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Off the Rack ~ Autumn/Winter 2015 Curve Coverage Part I

Last weekend was the Curve Expo lingerie and swimwear trade show for Autumn/Winter 2015 in New York. Unless otherwise noted, everything you see below will be released for sale around October 2015–February 2016. This week I’ll cover some lesser-known brands I checked out at Curve, and next week I’ll go over the usual suspects of […]

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Off the Rack ~ Separates from Tatyana / Bettie Page Clothing

I’ve written before about my experience with Tatyana (formerly Bettie Page) Clothing, with a couple hits and lots of misses. I’ve basically sworn off buying any dresses from the brand unless I can try it on (or there’s a decent return policy). But apparently I have not given up on their separates! Flash sale site […]

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Off the Rack ~ Trashy Diva Streetcar Dress in Cherries Reviewed

Here comes another Trashy Diva review! This is actually my first full-price item from the vintage reproduction brand. All the other garments I’ve purchased have been with a coupon, a sale, or a great eBay deal. It’s the Streetcar dress in the new cherry print. Since this print is expected to sell out rather quickly, […]

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Big Bust Clothing Swap Recap–You Gotta Try This!

I don’t like to be New York-centric if I can help it, so for those of you who live far from the Big Apple, consider today’s post as inspiration to host a busty clothing swap in your region. Somehow this year was more fun than last, but it was less work and cheaper! I vowed […]

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Off the Rack ~ Wedding Dress Shopping Part I

As I mentioned in a previous post, my fiance and I were considering getting legally married this October so I could finally have health insurance, but doing the actual wedding a year or so from now. Well the little legal ceremony is definitely happening. We’re holding it at my parents’ cabin in the countryside of […]

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Full Coverage Reading Roundup for D Cups and Up

Today’s roundup is everything I meant to share with you last Monday. First, two non-bra related lingerie discoveries have me thinking that my lingerie drawer is about to experience a renaissance: Quest for the Perfect Bra wrote I Guess I Like Garter Belts, and after realizing her reasons, I think I might like them, too. […]

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Full Bust Photo Roundup from the Lingerie Alliance Launch Party

First, let me introduce you to Tracy and Jackie, whose boutique in Edina, Minnesota targets the full-bust only market. Sally recently gave them a glowing review after her fitting at La Bratique. When we spoke Saturday night, they asked a question that I struggle with as well: How should full bust stores and brands describe […]

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