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The term "Peeking Bra" derives from fashion observers noticing that sometimes a bra gets its day in the sun and it peeks out from under the shirt or a blouse. How often do we hear a woman saying that no one can see my bra anyways? Most of the time that remark comes from a woman that doesn't want a beautiful bra and is happy with any bra that does its job. There is nothing  wrong with that, until we realize that a bra can be a bit less private than you think it is. There are many situations...

G-string and a Thong are very similar in design and this may cause some confusion in identifying these panty styles. They both expose your buttocks and they have a very similar cut. The idea of these two styles is not to look exposed but to minimize the panty lines when something is worn on top of them. Once you know the difference between them you will never mix the two again.G-string panties G-string has a string going around your waist and down between your buttocks. The string is...

It’s not easy to look for full busted bras while being a full busted woman.There are many obstacles that full busted women face on daily basis and choosing the right full busted bras can be a hustle. Shopping for large size bras is hard because load of lingerie stores simply don’t carry them in eye catching styles. It’s not fair that the retailers don’t consider the large size bras as a product that’s in demand and call it specialty bras. Every woman deserves to feel pretty and unique....

When you buy lingerie you really get what you pay for. Most women think that a cheap bras under $30 will be the same in quality as the more expensive one and that you pay for the brand name which is a common misconception. Bra market is very competitive one and keeping low prices is very important for any retailer. What makes a bra a quality bra? The truth is that making a good quality bra can be very intensive in labor. You will see extra stitching and attention to detail in the pricey...

 We all have been there before. We finally find our favorite bra we love and cherish, and the manufacturer decides to discontinue that particular style. There is only one upside to this situation that you are not alone. Unfortunately, you are also not part of majority that liked this particular bra style. Your favorite bra gets discontinued mainly because it has less demand than others on the production floor. The reason for its discontinuation can be that the bra did not sell well when...

What is a sports bra? Best qualities of a sports bra are that they are made to prevent the unnatural movemeant of the breast due to exercise activities. Many women turn to a sports bra because it makes us sure when we run, jump, and move during our exercise that the breasts are held in a comfortable position and that the bra absorbs all the possible shock that our exercise may create. By no means this bra can’t be confused with an wireless bra. Although a wireless bra and a sports bra have...

When shopping for bras you might be lucky to hear a term “Spacer Bra”, which became an excellent alternative to the seamless "t-shirt bras". These spacer bras is not available in many stores yet because it is a totally new technology in bra design - "air pocket technology". The issue with the bras that are widely available in your local stores small or big is that the bras are made of fabrics or sheer mesh. Designers have been experimeanting for years with different ways for the bras to be...

Bra fitting can be a real challenge if you do it by yourself. Maybe that is why many women who come to my store dislike bra shopping in large malls like Nordstrom, where you can find many styles of not so many sizes and nobody to help in a fitting room. We can't be experts in everything we do, so in a bra shop you should always be able to count on personal approach, advise and some bra fitting suggestions from the experienced and patient assistant. When first and usual concern is about the...

When buying a lingerie set we are often swayed to purchase the whole lingerie set bra and panties to match our full outfit. There is nothing wrong with that kind of purchase and I’m all for it especially when the pieces match the look and most importantly the comfort level. On many occasions we purchase a bra that looked great and felt nice, but the fabric on the panties did not match the feeling of a bra. As women are concentrating on the bra part of the purchase, they often forget to pay...

You bought a bra and it's perfect, it lays on you like it's made custom for you. You love the cut, the style, the pattern and there is nothing bad that you can say about it. BUT. When you wear it for more than an hour you start feeling discomfort on your shoulders.  The straps are not as comfortable as they were couple of hours ago. The reason can be that you have over adjusted your straps.Bra straps ideally adjustedBra straps too tightBra straps too loose Before I go in to...

Very important question derives from women saying that they have a bra for a few years "is it still good?". This statemeant can only be true if the bra has been worn few times per year. If the bra is used on daily basis, then there is no way it can last that long. There is no manufacturer that will recommend a bra for longer than 6 months and that's speaking of the top quality bras. For bras that are made for quantity not quality, average lifespan is no longer than a month with frequent...

Deciding to wear sheer bras can be scary too many women. The thought of revealing your body can be deemed as racy and improper. Many women won't even think about trying on a super sheer bra simply for the fact of it being revealing once its put on. But let's look at this from a different perspective. A bra is an undergarment that's not meant to be shown to anyone. It's made to serve as a piece of our daily clothing that make us feel good and be comfortable. If bras were made for men to look...