I’ve been hanging on to reviews of a few Natori and N by Natori bras because I was attempting to find my “perfect fit”…and in fact, I would have….except, I got sized out. My boobs and underbust have made some sort of up/down movement size-wise and I am now, sadly, sitting outside the Natori and […]
Review: Oscar de la Renta Pink Label Black Chiffon Babydoll
I am a huge Oscar de la Renta fan. If I could request any designer, from any period, to design a wardrobe for me it would be ODLR…. So, of course I always lovingly caress and ogle the Oscar de la Renta Pink Label lingerie on my browsing trips through lingerie departments. I bought this […]
Review: Cleo Neve 7196 T-Shirt Bra
Yes, readers, I know…. you have been searching my blog for a review of the Cleo Neve, which replaces the Cleo Jude. I had the opportunity to try a Neve last week, and here’s my opinion: Neve is no Jude. The Neve is a lovely bra which addresses some of the shape issues fitters and […]
Review: Elila 1620 Microfiber Sports Bra
The Elila Microfiber Sport 1620 is one of four sports bras I’m reviewing for the Fit & Active September series. The Elila 1620 is a high impact, compression and encapsulation sports bra. I was intruiged by the bra’s inner lining which is made with a silver yarn that claims to wick away moisture, fight odors, and […]
Workout Bottoms for Big Hips
Today’s post in the Fit and Active September series is about finding workout bottoms for big hips – focusing on shorts, pants, and capris. Full disclosure about how this post carries some bias: In addition to having wide hips, I have a long rise because I am a strange Figure 8/X Shape hybrid on the bottom half. […]
Review: Anita Active Extreme Control Sports Bra 5527
The Anita Active Extreme Sports Bra is one of four sports bras I’m reviewing for the Fit & Active September series. The Anita Active Extreme is a compression and encapsulation sports bra. I was very excited to try the bra because of the interior lining – French terry microfibre material promised chafe-free support, which sounded […]
Workout Clothes for Big Busts, Hips and Shoulders: Tops
Today’s post in the Fit and Active September series is about finding workout clothes for big busts, shoulders and hips – focusing on tanks, tops and t’s. Since I live in a warm climate, I can wear tank tops across seasons. A huge benefit of tank tops is that I only have to worry about […]
It’s not the bra style, it’s your bra band tension!
This is the first part of a two part post. You can find the follow-up to this post here. I’ve tried on a lot of bras in the past six months. More than 45 styles, some in multiple sizes. Most I’ve ordered from online retailers since I have local supply issues. My body has changed, […]
When Working Out Creates Bra Fit Problems…
Today’s post in the Fit and Active September series is about a frustrating side-effect of becoming fit and active – when successful workouts change your body and create bra fit problems. I love working out. Moving my body is my go-to prescription to decrease muscle aches, clear my head, balance my hormones, and improve my […]
It Always Fits: Accessory Love, volume1
Have you ever gone shopping and spent hours digging through racks and trying on lingerie and clothes and shoes…..and nothing fits? I have, and it feels awful. I usually walk away empty handed because I can’t find my size, or what’s in my size is not my style…or worst of all, it is my size […]