Look slimmer instantly with Plus Size Minimizer bras

A fast and easy way to look slimmer instantly is the minimzer bra. All big busted women should own a minimizer bra. These work wonders on your body shape. Most will reduce the bust size by up to 2”. This can drastically impact the look of your outfit.
Some women use these for special occasions and some wear them everyday. These bras work to hold the breast tightly to the body creating a slimmer silhouette while maintaining a beautiful shape.
Bali and Olga are two companies that make lovely minimizer bras at affordable prices. The styles are pretty and feminine to boot.

Here are 3 great choices to consider.
 
 Lace Desire Minimizer Bra by Bali.  Gorgeous lace and delicate style details. Available in black and white sizes up to 42DDD.

Passion for Comfort Seamless Minimizer Underwire by Bali. A smooth design great for wearing under t-shirts and thin fabrics. Comes in White, Toffee and Soft Taupe. Sizes up to 42DDD. Great tagless feature!

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Satin Tracings Minimizer Bra by Bali.
Bali's ingenious design provides full coverage with bustline reduction up to 1 3/4”. A smooth style with feminine touches. Available in 4 colors, up to size 48DDD.

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5 Great Bras in Size 50/52/54

50/50/50….I have 50 on my mind.  I have just published my 50th post and can’t stop thinking 50.  So here is a toast to size 50 bras.
Bras sized 50 through 54 are very difficult to find. Check out my  top 5 choices for beautiful plus size bra styles. Each offers support and comfort in very different styles yet all beautiful.

 Goddess Brand – Splendid Florals Bra
       
Band size 50 and 52
Cup size F, FF, G, H, I, J

• Goddess Bestseller!
• *Extra wide bottom band 
  *floral tricot soft-cup medium coverage  elegant style.

 









Elomi Brand – Keira underwire Bra             

Band size 50 and 52 cup size DD, DDD, G, H

*Ultra-supportive underwire bra
*Sleek satin fabric
*Sheer panels

*v-neckline
*Side slings for maximum lift and shaping
*Wide straps
*Leotard back prevents strap slippage 
*Lovely everyday bra for full-figured women

Goddess Bra - Alice
Band size 50 and 52 cup size D, DD, DDD, G, H
*french design lace  
* soft cup bra  *powernet wings, *side boning
*front adjusting straps
*new Goddess style!













Goddess Brand – All Over Lace Cup Bra
Band size 50, 52 and 54 cup size D, DD, E, F
*Lace Soft Cup Bra with Power Net Panels
*Circular support panel
*3/4 inch non-stretch adjustable straps.
*1 inch bottom band for comfort. 















Tatiana Brand–Long line Bra                                                                   

Band size 50, 52 and 54 cup size D,E,F,
* soft power net for firm control
*Jacquard
fabric
*FRONT BONING to give lift.












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Bali Comfort-U Back Review by Curves and Chaos blog

I would like to introduce a blog I have been following for quite a while. This is a wonderful Plus Size Fashion blog with a light hearted look at fashion trends, helpful hints and a fun outlook on life. Check it out.

Meet Curves and Chaos

Curves & Chaos is a blog for the Curvy woman who is glamorous, fabulous, foxy, and then some.

Me...on the other hand? Read the blog and you'll find out.
In a nutshell this is about me. Wife. Angeleno. Latina Blogger. Friend. Sister. Daughter. Cat lover. Dreamer. Traveler. God Mother. Catholic Chick. Fashion and Celeb Obsessed. xoxo, me (Monique)

This is a great post written by Monique and posted at

http://www.curvesandchaos.com/  Enjoy.........

Bali Comfort-U Back Review
Finding the perfect bra is probably one of our biggest headaches. Especially, if you're a curvy woman with a larger chest.

So, when I was contacted to try Bali's Comfort-U Back bra I was pretty excited. This new line features the beautiful Helena Christensen and boasts about the straps and the back of the bra staying in place. You know I had to try it out.

They sent me the Flower Bali Underwire bra. I actually wore this bra on my birthday and I was quite surprised at how comfortable it was. The straps never fell down and the back of the bra never rode up once, I guess I can thank the wide side straps and U-shape for that.




I wasn't spilling out all over the place either. The only issue I had was the actual shape it gave my breast. I guess it's natural, but I felt like they had a little bit of a cone shape. I would prefer them to have more of a round form.



As you can see in the pics above, the quality of the bra was great. It's a very basic white bra with a simple floral design. They have a lot of different styles if this one isn't for you.



I am big on comfort and affordability when it comes to undergarments. The Comfort-U bras have suggested retail prices of $29 to $36. That sound pretty good to me!!

"We are excited to let women in on the secret to a great bra-it's in the back."-Jennifer Stell, Bali senior marketing manager





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Tyra recommended Plus Size Front Closure Bra

Recommended by the Tyra Banks Show on "Picking the Right Bra and Panty" episode.

Most women choose front closure or back closure, as to what feels natural to them, and stick with it for life. It is just like sleepwear choices, a night gown verses Pjs. It is what feels right.

Plus size women have traditionally not had a great choice so most wear a back closure bra by default.

Playtex bras have solved this problem by taking their best selling plus size bra and creating this great variation on a good thing. They have keep the best features that give a wonderful fit and maximum support. To this they added a popular detail not often found in plus size bras - FRONT CLOSURE. This is sometimes called spa styling - I still have no idea why. In the front they added large hooks and eyes that lie flat and are easy to close.

The choice of front verses back closure can just be a personal preference however if you have mobility issues in your arms, shoulders or fingers a front closure bra can be a lifesaver.

The Playtex 18 hour Easier on Front Closure with Flex Back is available is sizes from 36B through 54DDD. The three color choices are black, white and light beige in a comfortable microfiber fabric in a floral woven print.

The name mentions Flex back. This is a new design of elastic that criss crosses the back and helps to hide back fat by smoothing the back and sides. This has become a common problem with many of the trendy thin knits and body hugging styles that reveal every fold our body produces.

This bra has it all. Comfort, support, moisture wicking fabric, back control, front closure and pretty.

What is your closure of choice? Post it below.

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Bras for hard-to-find Plus Sizes

Plus Sized lingerie is difficult to find and the larger sizes within Plus Size are a real challenge.

The Goddess Bra Company manufactures bra styles specific for Plus Size women. They focus on the large cup styles. Theses styles offer encapsulating support and encourage back comfort. They are designed with tall front support panels, non stretch straps and 4 hook closures to aide in support.

In 1945 a woman named Helen Jacobson started this company because she could not find bras to fit her fuller figure. With her guidance they quickly became a leader in this market and still are today.

The company has been through many changes since 1945 and are now owned by Eveden Inc. Evenden is also the manufacturer of other high end lingerie brands such as Rigby & Peller and Fantasie based in the UK. If you know these brands you know they must be good proving the bras are beautifully made.  

Goddess bras are available in a nice style selection in sizes from 36DD thru 54F.  

Goddess has a “Special Order” program where large size bras can be ordered in their style range. This is great as the majority of stores do not stock these sizes. Plan ahead when you need something because it will take up to 3 weeks but you will be thrilled with the product.

Have you worn a Goddess Bra?

Brenda

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Lingerie to Spice up your Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and this set gets my vote for "spice"!

This seductive bra and panty set for full figured women is so feminine. It is highlighted with a delicate sheer lace and embroidered pattern. The detail of the lace is a flat finish so it will not shadow through thin fabrics.

Ultra shinny satin off sets the peek a boo lace for tone on tone details.

To match this bra is a high waisted thong. It still offers good coverage for a skimpy panty and it is comfortable to wear.  The thong, like the bra, shows off the gorgeous lace.

If you have never tried a thong ..... maybe now is the time.

The Jenna bra and thong by Tatiana Fashions are made in Europe of microfiber and nylon. Two wonderfully comfortable fabrics to wear. A wider shoulder strap offers comfort and the underwire contours the body. High quality materials make this an easy care, long lasting item and a great value.

The size range in this set is 34D through 44F. It is available in white as well as black but white just doesn't seem to cut it for Valentine's Day.  The lines of this bra create a chic vintage shaping that hints of old hollywood glam.

Just add champagne.
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Shop for Valentine's Day Lingerie

How a bra is sized.

Bra sizes are quite confusing. The bra size is determined by two measurements. There is a number and a letter. The number is the size around your ribcage. This is important for choosing a good fitting bra. This number is NOT your measurement around your body. Oh no, that would be too simple. The ribcage measurement has 4 inches added then the size issued.

The cup sizing is given a letter to denote the fullness of the breast. The letter relates to the difference between the breast measurement and the bust measurement. This starts at an A,B,C,D and then repeats as in DD, DDD, E, F, G……This system was first created by Warner bra in 1935. It enabled a standard for manufacturing and is still used today.

The combination of ribcage and breast volume are described as 36DD for example.
The little known reality of this sizing system is that as the band size increases so does the cup sizing. If you compare a 36D bra with 48D bra you might expect the cup sizes to be the same. They are both a D cup but the size 48D will be larger than a 36D.

( See the Black Goddess bra from the photo )

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Basic bras that should be in every women’s top drawer.

 

Every woman should have these basic bras in their lingerie drawer. If you have one bra and wear it everyday…stop right now! There are a few basics that are a must for every woman. In order to look your best you must have certain bras for different outfits.

You cannot wear the same one everyday with every outfit. Rotating your bras makes them last much longer and makes you look and feel great. Feel free to add to this with other fun and fancy bras. This will be a good basic guide to start.

1. T-shirt bra - This is now the standard bra. This is a new name for a formed, padded bra that has no detail on the outside. These styles are ultimately smooth and will not show lace or seams through fabric. It is a must for under t-shirts and fine fabrics. Many of the newest and most beautiful fabrics are very fine and show even the slightest seam. These come in lots of great colors or you may choose to have this in your skin tone or black.
2. Everyday, basic white bra - Although this a basic go wild, this is the old standard so go with lace and a pretty style. Make sure it is comfortable and supportive for everyday wear.
3. Skin colored bra - A bra that is a close match to your skin color is wonderful to have. A white bra will often show through your clothing but a skin tone will nicely blend in and fade away.
4. Convertible bra - This bra is designed so the straps can be removed. This style will come with extra long straps for a cross shape in the back. This becomes a strapless bra for evening wear. Most importantly it becomes many fashion statements when worn with the newest trend of decorated and clear bra straps. I first noticed clear straps a few years ago when I was in the Caribbean. They were the best idea for little summer dresses that have skinny straps if you do not want a strapless bra. This is also a good one to have in black. Most often if you need a strapless it will be for a black dress. This may not be available for you if you wear over a 44DD. These bras do not offer enough support. Click here to see a great convertable style for plus sizes.
5. A fun, colourful, playful lace feminine bra and panty set. Everyone needs an extra feminine set to make you feel like a diva.

So now you should have a nice selection to choose from for each day.

Brenda
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2 for 1 ratio - Panties to Bra

Lets look at bra sets and value.

I don’t know about you but I love a fancy bra and panty that match. My favorite being lace in unusual colors even if it is under my jeans and sweaters. It makes me feel feminine and fashion forward.

Most women buy a set, bra and panties to match. This is wonderful to have and wear but will become a problem as the garments wear out. The fabric will break down with laundering so you will soon have a beautiful bra and a worn out pair of panties. Next you will be wearing your fabulous bra with your everyday cotton panties. This is not fashion forward!

My advise, when buying a set, is the 2 for 1 ratio. Buy 2 panties to match the bra. It may seem extravagant at the time but this will actually double the life of the panties so they will live as long as the bra. Panties are washed so much more than the bra. Colors do not usually fade in the lingerie fabrics but the lycra does breakdown and bag out. This is not pretty.

With the 2 for 1 ratio you extend the life of the set as a unit. The great advantage to this is in buying 2 styles of panty. You never wear the same style of panty with every outfit. Many sets will have a choice of panty styles. Why not have one boy short and one full panty? Or a bikini and a thong? Never overlook the full brief with tummy control, it may look old fashioned but it really holds you in!    

Karina Bra and Panties

Then you are set for jeans or the knit dress. Panties define your shape just as a bra does so remember to choose so you complement your outfit. It does make a huge difference.

Brenda

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