Growing up, I remember thinking there were only two bikini top options: sports bra style or triangle. While those are totally valid styles for anyone who wants to wear them, they are not necessarily supportive, especially for plus sizes. I wore a triangle bikini top exactly once and spent more time worrying about spillage than actually enjoying the pool. Wearing a bikini top is a lot like wearing a bra. […]
Disclosure: This item was purchased by The Lingerie Addict for review purposes. All opinions are my own. I first discovered Dbleudazzled crystallized lingerie when I saw Beyonce and her dancers wearing the brand’s rhinestone encrusted stockings and bodysuits. Dbleudazzled is the brain-child of former professional dancer, Destiny Bleu, who says she aims to “bridge the stage to the street.” Her pieces are not only a favorite of Beyonce. The brand’s ‘As […]
Around this time of year, you may be searching for a new lingerie set to add to your collection. For plus size folks, online shopping offers far more options than brick and mortar stores. However, shopping online means relying on measurements and product photos rather than trusting your own dressing room experience when deciding to buy. Although some indie brands showcase a diverse range of models on their sites, most […]
Ethically-made, customizable lingerie for plus sizes is nearly unheard of. However, when one of plus size fashion’s biggest bloggers gets involved, it’s a serious game-changer for the industry. That’s exactly what happened when New York-based lingerie brand, Impish Lee, teamed up with Corissa Enneking of Fat Girl Flow for a fully customizable 16-piece collection, which launched February 13. Although the collection is made in sizes 0-30 and 28A-44J, any piece can be made […]
Let’s talk #BodyPositivity! Body positive has become the marketing catchphrase of the moment. We see no shortage of brands calling themselves “body positive” through press releases, selectively diverse model choices, and more ad campaigns than I care to count. Media outlets have also been incredibly keen to jump on this bandwagon. They celebrate repetitive, incremental shifts in acceptance and breathlessly post PR copy without giving a second thought as to […]
