Plus Size Brassiere Basics part II
Hey Beauties!!
If you are anything like me, you have had more than your share of uncomfortable, ill-fitting, boring, unfashionable undergarments. I thought I’d save you some additional heartache (and pocket-ache) by sharing my experience with the following companies: Third Love, Lane Bryant, and Jessica London.
Third Love - established in 2013; founded by women
Pros-
60 day guarantee- “wear it, wash it…if you don’t like it return it”
fit finder based on breast shape and size, not templates
band sizes range from 30-48; cup sizes range from A-I
for each of their bras there provide a recommendation of what type of breast is best suited for that style of bra
buy more, get more- discounts based upon total amount of purchase
several “nude-ish” colors
modest but still sexy styles
Cons-
average price: $68
product reviews indicate that there may be issues returning merchandise
Lane Bryant - Cacique (lingerie arm of the company) established in 1967; founded by a woman
Pros-
most recognized name in plus size fashion
complete an online quiz to find the right fit. There is also a quick video tutorial on how to measure yourself on there website.
band sizes range from 32-46; cup sizes range from A-H
average price: $55
frequently offer BOGO 50% off certain styles
variety of prints and colors
“Seriously Sexy” line is seriously sexy
order from store and ship to your home for free
Cons-
every style doesn’t come in every size
the underwire is usually the first thing to go
some of the styles can not be easily worn under clothing due to embellishments
Jessica London- parent company founded in 1901; sister company to “Swimsuits for all” has partnered with GabiFresh on a sexy line of swimsuits
Pros-
styles are designed for a more modest woman
average price: $40
band sizes range from 38-54; cup sizes range from A-G
Level of Lift categorization ranging from 1-4 (Easy Fit to Maximum Support)
most styles come in wider straps providing more comfortable wearing experience
frequently have sales (right now up to 63% off)
Cons-
Basic styles lack imagination
We have a lot of options to choose from. But I have listed is what is important to me. Next time we talk about bra’s we’ll get into how to care for them and make them last as long as possible. After all you spend so much time in them. Lets treat them like royalty…
Happy Dressing!!
