Last week I attended a preview of Curvy Kate’s A/W 2013 collection. Curvy Kate was launched in 2009 and specialise in D-K cup bras (28-44 back size), but are unusual in that most of their bras are available in the full size range. They have also recently launched a swimwear range. This is great news for people who are on the edges of the usual size ranges. I’m a 28 back and I’m frequently disappointed when other bras only offer that size in round a fifth of their range.
I must admit, that before attending I had previously tried Curvy Kate’s bras only to find that they didn’t suit my breast shape. What I didn’t know is that the brand have listened to customer feedback and have altered many of their styles as well as introducing many new styles for A/W. Curvy Kate is remaining colourful and bright but the new collection is more mature with a definite colour palette. Curvy Kate’s designer, Charlotte, talked us through the A/W 2013 collection aided by customers who had been selected to be models through their “Star in a Bra” campaign. Highlights for me were:
Princess (28-40 D-K and 42-44 D-G)
This is Curvy Kate’s best seller and has been redesigned for A/W 13. It has a soft raised polka dot and floral embroidery with a ribbon slot. As well as being available in its continuity colours of white, black and nude, it will be available in Scarlet from next month.
Romance (28-40 D-K)
This is a new bra and should be hitting the shops this month! It features a 3 part cup construction and side support to bring your boobs forward and up. It’s both a great everyday bra and elegant too.
Starlet (28-30 D-J, 32 D-HH, 34 D-H, 36 D-GG, 38 D-G)
This bra is a rare find indeed, in that it’s a moulded t-shirt bra that is a available above a G cup! From September it will be available in Petrol as well as its continuity colour of black.
Daily boost (28-40 D-K)
This bra is another rare find in that it’s a moulded plunge up to a K! Its had a complete facelift with a completely new pattern being used. I was looking for something to replace my Freya Deco as they don’t carry my new size and Daily Boost is the perfect replacement. It’s the first bra I’ve ever worn that makes my boobs feels weightless! No pressure or pinching! From August it will be available in Mocha as well as its continuity colours of black, nude and white.
Lola-(28-40 D-K)
My final highlight was something I’ve been searching for for years: A babydoll! Lola is based on the Daily Boost pattern and features cut out embroidery and a satin hem. This is a great new style from Curvy Kate and the super sneak preview of SS14 that Charlotte also gave us suggests that this won’t be the last babydoll they make. Other innovations for SS14 include Curvy Kate’s first strapless bra and the first G cup plus longline bra I’ve ever seen!
This post was written by a RWL Guest Blogger – I was invited to a Curvy Kate blogger event and sadly couldn’t make it but, thankfully, fellow bra aficionado Sarah Dorman agreed to go along in my place and report back for Rarely Wears Lipstick.
Images via the Curvy Kate Facebook page.
GIVEAWAY: The lovely folk at Curvy Kate are offering one lucky Rarely Wears Lipstick reader a set of their choice from the current SS13 collection. To be in with a chance of winning, leave a comment below with your choice of set and an email address. You have until midnight on Tuesday 23rd July to enter. Good luck!
RT @lipsticklori: Blog Post: A preview of the AW13 collection from @curvykate, plus a SS13 giveaway! http://t.co/ofRlsyP3WK #lingerie
Oh! How pretty! I love it!
I’d love to win a Smoothie in raspberry! A Curvy Kate review is long overdue on my blog and I love it’s beautiful color!
RT @lipsticklori: Blog Post: A preview of the AW13 collection from @curvykate, plus a SS13 giveaway! http://t.co/ofRlsyP3WK #lingerie
RT @lipsticklori: Blog Post: A preview of the AW13 collection from @curvykate, plus a SS13 giveaway! http://t.co/ofRlsyP3WK #lingerie
Love the sound of the starlet. I could definitely use that!
I would absolutely LOVE the princess set- so pretty!
I was dithering until I re-read your description… HAS to be Daily Boost. Such a rarity to get that kind of shape!
The Lottie in raspberry looks adorable. I just had to replace all my bras due to a size change so I can’t afford to buy pretty over practical at the moment.
What a fab competition! I love the Tease Me – such a pretty set and who could use a bit of extra lift in their lingerie drawer!
Becs x
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they all sound JUST wonderful – but a babydoll?? genius
Remember, you have until midnight tonight to enter my @curvykate competition. Win a set from their SS13 collection… http://t.co/f6zYTGd5dq
RT @lipsticklori: Remember, you have until midnight tonight to enter my @curvykate competition. Win a set from their SS13 collection… htt…
Oh, I love Curvy Kate’s lingerie, and I’d love to add the Princess set to my (already extensive) collection!
My lass would love (love) love your stuff but I have no idea which range. If I won could she choose? Personally, the raspberry colour is just lovely.
I’d love another Tempt Me set in the new colour!
@lipsticklori Thank you for the reminder! I am wearing a @curvykate bra right now!
I think a Romance set would suit me – I have never found moulded styles fit but I will have to check them out!
Btw did the company choose “nude” and “mocha” as colour names? They are both flesh tones & it’s a bit rude to use Caucasian as a default…
@lipsticklori my browser crashed & I typed another one before realising it posted at bottom sorry!
Oooh, I really need some Daily Boost! Post breastfeeding boobies need some attractive boobsupport!
I love the look of the Desire bra! 34E and thong in Seafoam! 😀
I would love to see these sets up close and try them on! I would rather not choose upfront as it’s all about the fit, but it will definitely be bright-coloured.
i have actually been following what Curvy Kate do for a while and I really like their range and approach 🙂
RT @lipsticklori: Remember, you have until midnight tonight to enter my @curvykate competition. Win a set from their SS13 collection… htt…
I’d love to win a Romance set, so pretty!
i’ve been admiring their range for some time, they do have some beautiful designs. but practicality first, halterneck bras in my size are so hard to come by, so should i win i’d love a desire set. thanks so much for this giveaway = )
I love the floral Lottie. So pretty and feminine.
I would love to try the raspberry Lottie set. So pretty!
RT @lipsticklori: Remember, you have until midnight tonight to enter my @curvykate competition. Win a set from their SS13 collection… htt…
Ooooh! As someone who has trouble finding pretties that fit well, this sounds too good to be true! Lovely stuff 🙂
Claire x
Ooo the princess is so sweet! Fingers crossed!
Ooh, I love discovering new brands that do my size! I’d love to win a Tease Me. 🙂
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Definitely Princess! I love polka dots!
I would love the entice set! Gorgeous and sexy without being too in your face.
Absolutely love the sound of all of these and will definitely be purchasing a set very shortly. Absolutely loving the sound of the Starlet set!
I really want to win the Starlet set! 🙂
Awww, the Lola babydoll is *gorgeous*… So delicate and pretty.
And the winner is… *opens up random number generator*… comment number 9, which (after discounting duplicates) is Covert Boyfriend! Congratulations! I shall send you an email now.
Thanks very much to everyone who entered.