I'm not someone who usually does much exercise but, having recently moved to a building which has a gym, I thought I'd make a bit more effort to get myself moving. As I only have one top that's suitable for a workout, I headed to TK Maxx as I didn't want to spend too much... Continue Reading →
Silhouette: The overlooked aspect of bra shopping
I've written and read so many lingerie reviews in the last few years that you'd think I would now be an expert in selecting the perfect bra. I've just about got my head around how complicated bra sizing is, I know how to select a style I like that will suit and support me, plus... Continue Reading →
Review: Lara Intimates, ‘Delilah’ and ‘Wren’ bras
Anyone who's interested in lingerie and sustainable fashion can't fail to have heard about Lara Intimates by now. Conceived in 2016 by two final year students studying BA (Hons) Fashion Contour at London College of Fashion, Lara is a brand committed to creating stylish comfortable underwear sustainably. Every bra and brief is made to order... Continue Reading →
Lingerie in Soho: Visiting the Lara Intimates studio
On Saturday 30th September, I headed into Soho to visit the Lara Intimates studio for a 'fit party'. Buying lingerie online can be tricky, and Lara founders Faith and Cindy know that getting measured and trying on bras in person is the best way to get a perfect fit, so they invited fans of the... Continue Reading →
Review: Buying bras online from M&S
I recently brought a bra from the M&S website and, unsure of what size to go for, decided to try their bra size calculator. Armed with my three best fitting bras and a tape measure, I filled in the form once for each bra and two out of three times it came back with 34DD.... Continue Reading →
AW16 bras at Selfridges’ Body Studio
After visiting the Fit Studio at Selfridges' Body Studio when it first opened in April, I was already pondering a return visit. Then, a couple of weeks ago, I received an email asking if I'd like to book another bra fit appointment to check out the AW16 stock they'd just received. The message promised a... Continue Reading →
How to find your “perfect bra size”
As anyone with boobs of any shape and size can tell you, finding the perfect bra is much harder than it should be. The sizing system is confusing and working out which of the many cup and band sizes might possibly fit you can feel like an impossible task. So when I saw a bit... Continue Reading →
The Body Studio at Selfridges
Yesterday, Selfridges launched a massive new destination department - for lingerie, swim, sportswear, loungewear and hosiery - and I couldn't resist a visit on the opening day so booked myself in for a bra fitting after work. The Body Studio is based on the third floor of its Oxford Street store and, as reported in... Continue Reading →