Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links White bras are something often associated with brides, but I prefer to think of white as a lingerie color for all seasons…just as thrilling in spring as it is in winter. Just as lovely for the unattached as the betrothed. White lingerie feels understated, but refined. Classic, but contemporary. It can truly be whatever you want. Although white floral lace is a lingerie industry […]
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links Online bra fitting is practically a religion these days. There are private Facebook groups where you can upload photos of yourself in your bra to get personalized advice and forums with pages upon pages of information to accompany very specific measurement suggestions. Sometimes it feels like finding the “perfect” bra size means picking up an entirely new hobby. But bra fitting truly doesn’t have […]
Editor’s note: This was previously the first half of this article. It’s since been split off into its own piece. While this sister article to this piece focuses exclusively on where to buy inexpensive bras, here I’m going to break down some of the myths around bra sizing and production. Bra Sizing and Size Breaks I want to start with some essential terminology first so we’re speaking from the same […]
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As you already know, January is chock-full of “New Year, New You” advice. Though it may sound cliché, I do love the beginning of the year because it’s an opportunity (or an excuse) to make a fresh start, to try or do things you might have been afraid to the year before. Inevitably, a lot of lingerie advice around this time of year […]
One of the most fascinating things I ever learned about the lingerie industry is that different countries carry different products. That is, even if the same umbrella company has a presence in multiple places (like Wacoal or Triumph), what’s available to buy in each country can (and likely will) vary. When you say that aloud, it makes perfect sense. After all, the American preference for beige, contour cup, t-shirt bras […]
