On the Campbell & Kate blog, I’ve written a roundup of 10 brands that make nightgowns you can wear around the house without a bra. Three of the companies are offering great discounts to readers–30% from Boostwr, 20% from Figleaves and 10% from Bustoire–so be sure to head over there before you make a purchase! […]
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This week, I’m reporting on Curvy Kate’s offerings for autumn/winter 2019 as seen at the Curve Expo. There were a few interesting developments here. I really feel that the new (well, from a year ago) designer Olivia Wilson has made her mark in the best possible way. Overall, I think Curvy Kate has gone in […]
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I’ve been writing about Empreinte since my first visit to Curve in 2011, so we have a lot of posts about it on this blog. If you’re unfamiliar with the brand and how it fits, you can scroll to the bottom of this post to find links for more context. When Empreinte asked me to […]
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Happy New Year, readers! I’ve got another custom clothing company to review this week. Hearts & Found is a shop on Etsy that specializes in vintage dress styles made to order. You can select from the standard size chart or have a garment made to measure for free. Yes, that’s right—custom measurements don’t cost extra. […]
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Surprise! Writing about large chests isn’t just for niche bloggers anymore. I’ve been catching up on mainstream media and finding writers who go beyond complaining or making fun of their big busts to offer truly helpful suggestions and fresh perspectives. Below are my favorite finds from the past two years. I’ve also included some of […]
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When DD-Atelier founder Olga Promptova asked me to choose a dress from her site to review, I requested the ribbed cotton jersey dress in red. Then I worried that I’d chosen something out of my curve-hugging comfort zone. DD-Atelier garments tend to be very close-fitting, and the models on their site don’t show any bulges. Could I get away […]
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It’s my dream–and I’m sure it’s yours–that if a brand makes bras in my size, to be able to walk into a store and try EVERY style available in my size. Since this didn’t happen for me earlier in my week in Paris, I squeezed in a visit to Empreinte an hour before it closed the […]
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It was my lucky day last Wednesday. I already had an appointment scheduled for late afternoon in New Jersey, so after I told you about the DD Atelier warehouse clearance sale, I took a little side trip to the DD Atelier warehouse where, for $146, I came away with three new dresses in three different sizes […]
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