Disclosure: These items were purchased by The Lingerie Addict for the purposes of review. Smart & Sexy is an affordable lingerie brand, offering everyday bras for $15 to $24 in core, plus, and smaller full bust sizes. You can find them at Walmart as well as the Smart & Sexy website, which often has the best price. I’m not gonna lie. When I go to a budget retailer, I don’t expect […]
Fruit of the Loom is a US-based budget underwear line. You’re probably most familiar with their multi-pack cotton underwear or maybe their men’s shirts, available at stores like Walmart and Kohl’s. But did you know they make bras, too? Okay, maybe you knew this already. I didn’t. I usually wear a size UK 32FF/European 32H/US 32DDDDD in cut-and-sew bras, or a UK 32F/European 32G/US 32DDDD in contour foam cup bras. […]
Disclosure: I purchased these items myself. All opinions are my own. During isolation for COVID-19, I realized I was running out of basic cotton panties. Like, literally running out. I had just tossed a bunch of pairs that were beyond repair and all that was left was a drawer full of very fancy panties. Which is all fine and good, but sometimes you just need simple, breathable underwear to run […]
Y’all know how I feel regarding making a clear distinction between silk and satin, but just in case you haven’t seen me talk about it, let me screenshot a tweet. That said, I understand why a lot of folks conflate the two. Even retailers and brands (who really should know better) often use silk and satin interchangeably. Unfortunately, this folly can result in misplaced expectations. Alas, it is the truth […]
Of all the purported “Victoria’s Secret killers,” budget chain retailer Target could do the most damage. Earlier this year, Business Insider reported that Target’s three new intimates lines, Auden, Stars Above, and Colsie, would be manufactured in sizes ranging “between XS and 4X for underwear and sleepwear and from 32AA to 46G for bras.” 46 bands and G cups? At a budget retailer? Yes, please! The launch presented us with […]
