One Piece Sport Swimsuits

If you're a lifeguard, want to exercise in the pool, or engage in water sports you will be more comfortable in a sport swimsuit. And if you want to cover your midsection, a one-piece sport swimsuit is what you need.

When searching for a one piece sport swimsuit, we recommend soft cup suits because it is very hard to anchor underwires in the right place without a snug fitting back band. Also, a sport swimsuit is used primarily for swimming, be it water aerobics, life-saving, or river sports. Quick movements combined with twisting and turning one's body doesn't bode well for an underwire to remain comfortably in place.

The best support comes from a combination of inner soft-sling construction and mild compression from the fabric. Classic speedo swimsuits hold the breasts in with lots of compression and sometimes a shelf bra. More than sufficient for a D cup that is on the small side.

Admittedly, a two piece sport swimsuit gives more support, just think of a sof-cup sports bra.

Tell us, what do you use for a sport swimsuit? Remember, we encourage you to view your endowement as a blessing and not a curse. Please contact Bratique Helene if you have any questions on the best bras, swim or clothing for your bust-line.

Oh Ha. Ha. Ha.

Three women (one is engaged to be married, one is a mistress, and one has been married for over 20 years) were chatting about their relationships over lunch one day. They decided it would be fun to surprise their men that night by wearing a black leather bra, stiletto heels, and a mask over their eyes. They agreed to meet in a few days to exchange notes. Here's how it all went...

The engaged friend: "My boyfriend came over and found me with the black leather bodice, tall stilettos and mask. He saw me and said, "You are the woman of my dreams. I love you!" Then we made love all night long."

The mistress: "Me too! I met my lover at his office and I was wearing the leather bodice, heels and mask over my eyes and a raincoat. When I opened the raincoat he didn't say a word, but we had wild sex all night!"

Then the married friend shared her story: "When my husband came home I was wearing the leather bodice, black stockings, stilettos and a mask over my eyes. As soon as he came in the door and saw me he said..."What's for dinner, Batman?"

Flashback To The 70's!

Due to circumstances beyond even MY amazing control,

I bring you yet another re-post of what I was doing exactly one year ago...on June 22, 2008, I was just hanging up my udderly delightful visit with The Posse in Manchester England...and getting ready to embark upon one of the strangest weeks of my life (so far)...a cup-busting, strap-stretching experience at the DP Concentration Camp beautiful Papersurferville Estate in Southern England...and judging by the pieces of grit and gravel I am STILL finding lodged in my delicate fibers, 'twas an ordeal from which I might not EVER recover!...not to mention my eyeballs!!!!...but...THAT is another story...so please stay tuned! (Phew!)

********************************

Today my visit with my fabulous 70's Chaperon came to an end, and The Posse turned out in full force to say goodbye!

Have you ever seen a more beautiful assemblage of support before?!

An especially touching moment came when Michelle (the leader of The Posse) presented me with some souvenirs...then reached out and taught me the Secret Posse Handshake as the rest of The Gang sang

"Hands Bras Across the Water!" *sniff-sniff*

Then, much to my utter astonishment...ALL of the goddesses appeared to wish me well as I embark upon my next exciting adventure!

(I hear I'm going to visit Daddy Papersurfer.)

As I was leaving, I heard them all chanting....an ancient spell...
something about....I'm not sure....but I think it was "Good Luck."Apparently they think I'm gonna need it?!?

Thank you 70's for a most enjoyable and uplifting visit -

I had a wonderful time!

Summertime? Go strapless . . .

Sticking with the summer theme, I wanted to address the strapless bra for the full bust. We've gotten several questions on this issue. A strapless bra is sometimes cooler for the hot summer months, but can also open up one's wardrobe options. A halter neck top, cut-in shoulder tank, or strapless dress all become possibilities for the well endowed girl with the right strapless bra.

It seems that most strapless bras are now molded and convertible. A molded bra has a thin layer of foam giving the cup shape (and nipple coverage), and a convertible bra has straps that can be used in a myriad of ways, as well as not being required.

This bra has a nice smooth satin fabric on the outside of the cups. Panache lingerie makes a seamed and non-molded strapless bra, part of their Confetti collection. They also have a more plunge style strapless bra based on their best selling Procelain Oasis t-shirt bra. We fit our broader chested clients in Panache, and remember, one can be broad chested and still have a narrow back band.

Our standard go-to for clients is the Fantasie 4530, pictured below in black. Fantasie's Ava cut also looks to be a strong candidate, but I have yet to fit a real body in it.

If you have a favorite strapless bra that is not listed here, please share it with us in the comments. We encourage you to embrace your endowment as a blessing and not a curse. And remember, please contact Bratique Helene if you have any questions about the best bras, swim & clothing for your body.

It's Puppy Love....Again

Yes, I know this is another re-post (of what I was doin' exactly one year ago today!)

PLEASE stay tuned for a brand NEW exciting globetrotting adventure!

Soon....ish....

...or so I hear....

*******************************************

WHO could resist those big ol' soulful eyes?

Certainly not me! And I'm not even a dog fancier!

Well, except for Elvis

and Stewart

oh, and Lainie of course.

Aw, c'mere...let me give you a hug...{{{snuggle}}}

Rest up lil' pup...

70's camera is working again!

So we've got places to go and people to see!

(stay tuned...)

Cleavage - How to get It.

Its summertime, the season of tank tops and sundresses, and since a couple of weeks ago we blogged about avoiding cleavage, I thought it only fair to give equal time to the plight of trying to acquire it. On certain special occasions you may *want* to have cleavage. Or a certain dress may be required - think bridesmaid - and you need a low-cut bra to keep your breasts in the dress as prettily as possible. A plunge bra is what's required, and most plunge bras for special occassions are padded, to increase the cleavage affect.

Women with a full bust can still be challenged in the cleavage department because of the shape of their ribcage. If the thoracic shape is comparatively broad, the breasts will be further apart, whereas if the body depth is comparatively deep (yours truly) the breasts will be relatively close together. This has nothing to do with the back band size, even a 30F could have breasts that are relatively far apart. I have a great graphic on this issue, I'll work on posting it.

While at Dallas Market last week showing the Bratique Helene line (hence the lapse in blog entries, sorry) I visited my friends in the lingerie showrooms. For me, being around a bunch of lingerie is like being in a candy store. Its so very fun & yummy. Eveden (manufacturer of Fantasie, Fryea, Goddess & Elomi) is excited about this new bra - Savannah. Based on their best selling style Bridgette, Savannah comes in a padded plunge style WITH side seaming. The side seaming works to bring the breasts together, so if you have breasts that are wide set due to a broad thoracic cavity and want some cleavage, this is the bra for you.

Please contact Bratique Helene if you need any help finding bras, swim & clothes for your full bust-line. Being well-endowed is a blessing and not a curse.

In Hot Water......again!

Yes, this is a re-post of what I was doin' on this day in June, 2007.

Hmmm...

seems I was hangin' around another good looking dood in Petaluma!

Well, what can I say?....some bra's just have all the luck!

*******************************

I just loooove hot tubs... ...and Italian men

...with greata bigga mustachios!