I'm always on the lookout for new lingerie brands and there have been quite a few popping up in my Instagram adverts lately. One of those is Closely, whose dedication to freedom of movement and sustainability caught my eye. Also, they were looking for women to sign up to test their products ahead of the... Continue Reading →
Review: Gabi Fresh x Playful Promises
What is a blogger to do when a favourite lingerie brand releases a stunning new collection that doesn't come in her size? She enlists the help of a guest reviewer, or course! Full disclosure though... Rarely Wears Lipstick paid for the lingerie set reviewed below. There are few brands from whom I will always open... 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 →
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 →
Review: Kiss Me Deadly Dietrich Longline Bra
I do love a good longline bra. Or, at least, I did before a good one became really hard to come by. All I want is one that reaches to my waist so that it can be pretty much worn as a top, and ideally with detachable straps so it will give more uplift than... Continue Reading →
Review: ‘Eclipse’ by Panache Black
Sometimes bra shopping can get a bit expensive and so outlet sites, like Panache's My Curves & Me, are really useful for grabbing styles you've had your eye on at discount prices. I did a guest post for the My Curves & Me Blog last year and was pleased to be offered a review set... Continue Reading →
Review: Matilde and Cristina, by Playful Promises
When London-based independent lingerie brand Playful Promises expanded their range to include E and F cup bras, I was very excited. Up until then, I'd been going for a sister size* as my usual 32E wasn't in their size range. I reviewed their first larger cup style, Lily, back in March 2014 and, in February... Continue Reading →
Review: Black Label ‘Sophia’ by Ultimo
Last week I received an email asking if I'd like something from Ultimo to review. As it's a lingerie brand that I currently know very little about, I went straight to their website to take a look. Founded by Michelle Mone in 1996 in order to create comfortable cleavage enhancing bras, Ultimo uses unique silicone... Continue Reading →
Review: Brigitte, by Playful Promises
Last week, I posted my review of the Playful Promises Mia set and told you that they had also sent me the Brigitte fan lace push up bra and briefs, so here is review number two. My favourite thing about this bra, other than the wonderful shape it gives, is the removable 'cookies'. I can't... Continue Reading →
Review: Mia, by Playful Promises
Last week I shared a post about Playful Promises' development of their larger cup sizes, and I mentioned that I had been sent two sets to review. The first of these is the super pretty Mia Kimono Pint Bra and brief with detachable suspenders. A stylish addition to any lingerie drawer, I think you'll agree.... Continue Reading →