The Shock Absorber N102 Classic Sports Bra is one of four sports bras I’ll be reviewing for Fit & Active September series. The Classic is a wireless, “level 3” support rated bra constructed in the encapsulation and compression style, designed for medium impact sports. The Classic is constructed of breathable fabrics and mesh to keep […]
Fit and Active September: I’m Autoimmune, and I Work Out
Nicole over at FussyBusty has declared this month “Fit and Active September”…so I’m chiming in this month with reviews of several sports bras and workout attire, all from the perspective of a person with autoimmune disease, who also works out. So, why am I taking the position that working out as an autoimmune-y person […]
What’s in Stores Now: Cabernet
One of the biggest challenges to buying lingerie is finding retailers that stock your size and style. Luckily, Dillard’s at Park Place Mall in Tucson stocks a quite a few brands in my size, so I can find styles that suit my taste in their lingerie department. When I stopped by this month, I lucked […]
The Hierarchy of Lingerie
It’s been a busy week. The #DiversityinLingerie campaign was launched into the bragosphere, and I wrote a guest post over at The Full Figured Chest. The post on TFFC centers around lingerie for “older women”, and in it I say that greater lingerie availability in sizes 14-18 would help us aging old decrepit women stay […]
#DiversityinLingerie: My $0.02
Today, the #DiversityinLingerie campaign hits the boob blogosphere. Have you seen it? The idea behind #DiversityinLingerie is to encourage lingerie designers and retailers to feature women of all types in ad campaigns: women of color, older women, women with disabilities, women with tattoos, women with scars/stretch marks or women with the body types that differ from […]
Review: Freya Faye Plunge Balcony AA4201
Oh, the Freya Faye. Quite possibly the strangest bra experience I’ve ever had. Before you decide I’m about to start a rant about the Faye, I’ll let you know I’m not. Because after trying the Faye, I also tried several other Freyas (that experience summed up in Freya (and I mean ALL of them) Does […]
How to Safely Store Your Bras
Over the past year’s quest for the perfect bra, I’ve accumulated quite a few. Since I started the blog, I’ve been hesitant to donate or sell the ones that don’t fit, since I constantly use them to compare against new purchases. My bras were hanging all over the bedroom, and I decided they need a […]
Know Your Fit: Your First Bra Shopping Experience
Okay, let’s back up a bit. After reading through some reader emails and Bratabase fit requests, I think we need to talk about what happens after you get your new bra measurements, along with an idea of what type of bra you want. One Adjust your expectations. Your first shopping experience will probably be a […]
Review: Freya Active Moulded Spacer Racerback Sports Bra AA4891
My first sports bra in my newly discovered size was the Freya Wire-Free Racerback. As I mentioned in my Enell 100 post, the Freya had a few uncomfortable features, and when I ordered my second sports bra I was determined not to make the same mistakes (instead, I made a few new ones…but hey, that’s life). […]
Review: Just My Size Ultimate Cotton Comfort Wirefree Bra 22793
When I started this blog, I mentioned the JMS Ultimate Cotton Comfort Wirefree Bra – it was my everyday bra for many years. There was one huge drawback: it wasn’t my proper size and therefore, I did not get the shape and lift I needed. So, why revisit the JMS now, since I’ve moved on […]