Different Types Of Tankini

A tankini is a two piece swimwear item and is a popular swimwear choice.

There are different types of tankinis available.

• The halter tankini swimwear. This tankini top is off shoulders and ties, fastens on sits around the neck.
  
• The apron tankini swimwear. This tankini top leaves the back uncovered with just the top band and the string ties touching the back portion.
  
• The underwired tankini. Support is given to the chest area with a built in bra and underwiring.
• The tank top / suntop tankini. The traditional looking tankini top with straps that go over the shoulders.
  

If you would like any help and advice about Tankinis then please do not hesitate to contact us here at AmpleBosom.com, via email sally@amplebosom.com or give us a call on 01439 798388 and one of the team will be more than happy to advise you.

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Suspender Belts Continue To Grow In Popularity Due To Underwear As Outerwear

I have been reading that the sales of suspender belts are continuing to rise with the increasingly popular trend of underwear as outerwear as championed by celebrities such as the iconic Madonna, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.

Black suspender belts are particularly popularand we have somepretty suspender belts here at Ample Bosom, whether you wish to wear them conventionally or as outwear!

Salome Briefs/Suspender Belt

Ref: 0292

Pretty classic shape briefs with attached suspender belt- with a glamorous motif detail to the front.
Classic briefs with 4 detachable suspender belts
Lower waisted
Elasticated waistband
7% cotton content
Sizes: 8 10 12 14 16 18
Coloured: Marron Glace (Chilled Taupe), Black
Price: £47.00

Paris Suspender Belt

Ref: PR35

Beautiful suspender belt with 4 suspenders- in an all-over lace with scalloped edging.
Elasticated waistband
Metal suspender clips
60% polyamide, 29% polyester, 11% elastane (exclusive of trims)
Sizes: 8/10 10/12 12/14
Coloured: Black/Slate
Price: £14.00

If you would like any help and advice about suspender belts then please do not hesitate to contact us here at AmpleBosom.com, via email sally@amplebosom.com or give us a call on 01439 798388 and one of the team will be more than happy to advise you.

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Cotton Bras & Coolmax

If you are finding this heat wave uncomfortable try one of our cotton bras, for comfort and coolness next to the skin. Or have a look at one containing coolmax which wicks away moisture- see the AA4002 below.

Style Code AA4002 - Active Wired Sports Bra

Peak performance starts with the perfect sports bra; a bra that adds support and takes away bounce, that offers maximum hold with minimum movement, from keeping cool to keeping your shape, and with sizes up to an H cup it will give you the edge.

Wired

Coolmax

Adjustable straps

Lifts, shapes and supports without compression

Wider curvature wire

Puncture resist wire casing

3-4 hooks

Sizes: 28-38D,DD,E,F,FF,G 30-38GG,H

Colours: White, Nude, Black

£26.00

CLICK HERE TO VIEW & ORDER

We have cotton content in a wide variety of bra styles to suit a wide variety of needs, see below for standard bras wired and non-wired, a front-fastening bra, a nursing bra, a balcony bra, sports bras and a minimiser so everyone can keep comfortable.

To view all of our cotton bras click HERE.

To search through all our available styles please click HERE and use the dropdown boxes.

Style Code 5427 - Jana Bra

A bra that has it all: Fit, comfort and a classic look. The Jana bra can be worn everyday or as a sports bra.

Non wired

Full cup

Three-sectioned cups

80% cotton content

Adjustable straps

Padded straps

Stretch back

Firm support- particularly in cradle and at the sides

2-3 hooks

Sizes: 34-52B,C,D,E,F

34-44G,H

Coloured: White, Skintone, Black

£37.00

CLICK HERE TO VIEW & ORDER

Style Code 535 - Cotton Comfort Bra

A good everyday bra with no bones or wires: Designed for ultimate comfort, optimum fit and day long freshness- all day every day.

Non wired

Full cup

Two-sectioned cups

70% cotton content

Adjustable straps

2- 4 hooks

Sizes: 34-44B 34-48C,D,DD,E,F

34-44FF,G

Colours: White, Black

£19.00

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Style Code 5605 - Afra Wired Bra

In a gorgeous cotton-rich fabric with high quality Swiss-style eyelet embroidery in a stylised edelweiss flower pattern.

Wired

Three-sectioned cups

Adjustable straps

40% cotton content

Sizes: 32-44A,B,C,D,E,

32-42F,G

Colour: White

£57.00

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Style Code 531 - Cotton Comfort Posture Control Bra

A very popular front-fastening, and functional, non wired bra with high back for extra support.

Non wired

Full cup

Front-fastening

Two-sectioned cups

50% cotton content

Non-adjustable straps

Cushioned straps

Wide straps

5-7 hooks

Sizes: 32-44B, 34-46C,D, 36-46DD

Colour: White

£20.00

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Style Code 1613 - Cotton & Silver Fibre Nursing Bra

Fantastic nursing bra that offers complete support to the bust and cups are lined with cotton for comfort.

Non wired

Full cup

Three-sectioned cups

Adjustable straps

100% cotton cups

2 ply cups

Powernet panels in side and back for support

Full cup foam sling

3 hooks

Sizes: 36-46D,E,F,G,H

Colour: Nude

£48.00

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Style Code B581 - Cotton Minimiser Wired Bra

Flattering Swiss embroidered cotton bra-designed to reduce your bust by up to 3cms!

Wired

Full cup

Two-sectioned cups

54% cotton content

Adjustable straps

2-3 hooks

Sizes: 32-40D,DD,E,F

Colour: White

£26.00

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Style Code 8001 - Missy Sugar ‘n’ Spice 2 Pack Bra

Missy from Royce is the ideal choice for the developing bust. Young, fresh styling offers comfort and support when it’s needed most. A 2 Pack padded bra for the developing youngster: one print and one plain.

Non wired

Adjustable straps

One dart in cups

98% cotton content

Discreet and modest to boost confidence

1 hook

Sizes: 28-36AA,A,B

Coloured: White/Candy Print

£16.00

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Style Code 0760 - Cotton Rich Bra

Beautiful everyday bra. A balconette bra featuring cotton rich cups for everyday comfort. The cups are laminated with cotton for extra strength and support. With a pretty tulle and satin trim, and button feature at centre for a feminine look.

Wired

Balcony style cups

Three-quarter cups

60% cotton content

Adjustable and lined straps

3 hooks

Limited sizes ranging between a 30 and a 40 back size and a D and a J cup size

Colours: White, Black

WAS £25.00 NOW £18.75

CLICK HERE TO VIEW & ORDER

Style Code 513 - Grace Support Bra

An attractive well made non wired bra for those who prefer a high cotton content material; cool and comfortable. Good shaping.

Non wired

Full cup

Three-sectioned cups

84% cotton content

Adjustable straps

Side panels

2-3 hooks

Sizes: 34-42B,C 32-42D,DD,E,F,G

Colour: White

£22.00

CLICK HERE TO VIEW & ORDER

If you would like any help and advice about our Cotton Bras then please do not hesitate to contact us here at AmpleBosom.com, via email sally@amplebosom.com or give us a call on 01439 798388 and one of the team will be more than happy to advise you.

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Psycho turns 50 - Lingerie in film

This month the famous horror film, Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock turned 50. It is hard to believe that Psycho hit the silver screen so long ago. Whether you saw it in a cinema or on TV most people remember how frightening it was. I stumbled upon a clip the other day and found it just as frightening today.

It is a film that was a ground breaker in so many ways including it’s use of lingerie as costumes. The second memory I have of this film, after the shower scene, of course, is the bold use of a bra and slip for the leading lady. Hitchcock deliberately chose to dress his leading lady, Janet Leigh, in a white bra and white half slip during the opening scenes of the film. He is reported to have said he wanted her to appear “angelic”. She is being portrayed as a good women stepping into a bad situation. The fact that she is having a daytime affair, on her lunch break, is shocking in itself for 1960.

Once she has taken the steps to stealing the money so easily placed before her, Hitchcock changes her lingerie costume to a black bra and black half slip symbolizing evil. She has made the shift from good girl to bad girl. Only wild women wore black bras. If you watch carefully you will also notice that she uses a white purse in the beginning and switches to a black one as she runs away with the stolen money.

It is difficult to look back at the old fashioned bras and imagine them as sexy. Today they look like your everyday, working bra whether in black or white with slightly different style lines.

Some of the other unconventional methods used by Hitchcock include:

• the use of black and white film stock although color technology was already fully in use.
• the first American film to show a toilet flush. It was against the ratings rules so Hitchcock had the leading lady put a note in the toilet and flush it. As it was an important part of the plot it was allowed.
• the first film to kill off the leading lady in the first act.
• the first film to use a human as the “monster” (Norman Bates)
• Hitchcock insisted that Janet’s wardrobe be purchased, not custom made for her as was and is the norm in film. He wanted clothing that a real secretary could have afforded. He wanted it to look real.
• the famous shower scene took 7 days to shoot and 70 camera set ups then extensive editing.
• the screeching violin music to frighten the audience

Even after 50 years this is still an American film masterpiece. Well worth another watch.

Do you think there are still such stereotype restrictions on today’s woman?

 

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Psycho turns 50 - Lingerie in film

This month the famous horror film, Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock turned 50. It is hard to believe that Psycho hit the silver screen so long ago. Whether you saw it in a cinema or on TV most people remember how frightening it was. I stumbled upon a clip the other day and found it just as frightening today.

It is a film that was a ground breaker in so many ways including it’s use of lingerie as costumes. The second memory I have of this film, after the shower scene, of course, is the bold use of a bra and slip for the leading lady. Hitchcock deliberately chose to dress his leading lady, Janet Leigh, in a white bra and white half slip during the opening scenes of the film. He is reported to have said he wanted her to appear “angelic”. She is being portrayed as a good women stepping into a bad situation. The fact that she is having a daytime affair, on her lunch break, is shocking in itself for 1960.

Once she has taken the steps to stealing the money so easily placed before her, Hitchcock changes her lingerie costume to a black bra and black half slip symbolizing evil. She has made the shift from good girl to bad girl. Only wild women wore black bras. If you watch carefully you will also notice that she uses a white purse in the beginning and switches to a black one as she runs away with the stolen money.

It is difficult to look back at the old fashioned bras and imagine them as sexy. Today they look like your everyday, working bra whether in black or white with slightly different style lines.

Some of the other unconventional methods used by Hitchcock include:

• the use of black and white film stock although color technology was already fully in use.
• the first American film to show a toilet flush. It was against the ratings rules so Hitchcock had the leading lady put a note in the toilet and flush it. As it was an important part of the plot it was allowed.
• the first film to kill off the leading lady in the first act.
• the first film to use a human as the “monster” (Norman Bates)
• Hitchcock insisted that Janet’s wardrobe be purchased, not custom made for her as was and is the norm in film. He wanted clothing that a real secretary could have afforded. He wanted it to look real.
• the famous shower scene took 7 days to shoot and 70 camera set ups then extensive editing.
• the screeching violin music to frighten the audience

Even after 50 years this is still an American film masterpiece. Well worth another watch.

Do you think there are still such stereotype restrictions on today’s woman?

 

If you enjoyed this article, Please share it with others... I would love to hear your comments.

Owner/Designer and Fashion Consultant

http://www.plussizebrasandpanties.com/

Plus Size Bras, Plus Size Panties, Plus Size Shapewear, and More

Applying Suntan Lotion

Whether you are on holiday or just doing a spot of gardening or reading your book in the sunshine, when the temperature rises you need to apply sun cream to protect your skin from the UVA rays of the sun.

Here are some tips:

• Apply suntan lotion 30 minutes before going out and re-apply every two hours and directly after swimming.
• Make sure you apply enough sun cream and don't forget the ears, back of your neck, tops of your feet and the face and for balding men, the top of the head.
• If using a spray sunscreen then spray a maximum of two to three inches away from the body and rub the cream in.
• Use suntan lotion that has not gone past its expiry date as it's protection may diminish, the older the cream.

For those of you heading away for a Summer break we have some lovely swimwear here at Ample Bosom so why not take a look now.

• Swimwear By Bra Size
• Swimwear By Dress Size
• Swimwear Accessories
• Post Mastectomy Swimwear
  
• Chlorine Resistant Swimwear
• Maternity Swimwear

Whether you are just chilling in the garden or going on holiday, stay safe in the sun and have a nice Summer.

Swimwear Sale Items

We have some fantastic swimwear items in our sale; see our gorgeous Empreinte swimsuit below, now 25% off. You can see all our sale swimwear by clicking HERE

ALICANTE SWIMSUIT - STYLE CODE 907JTA

Stylish, modern and colourful swimsuit in a combination of browns and blues, with added ultra graphic superimposed motifs.

V-neckline

Non wired

Elasticated underbust band

Adjustable straps

Scoop back

Front lined

Sizes: 40-46C,D 40-44F

WAS £110.00 NOW £82.50

Coloured: Print

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

See all our Empreinte swimwear

If you would like any help and advice about our sale swimwear then please do not hesitate to contact us here at AmpleBosom.com, via email sally@amplebosom.com or give us a call on 01439 798388 and one of the team will be more than happy to advise you.

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Precieuse Side Shaping Bra By Bestform Lingerie To Be Discontinued

I just wanted to let you know that the Precieuse Side Shaping Bra by Vanity Fair (Best Form as they are now known) 767 has been discontinued, so please order whilst stocks last.

PRECIEUSE SIDE SHAPING BRA - STYLE CODE 767

A beautiful bra embodying feminine elegance- for a vintage and romantic look inspired by refined Parisian styles. In a sophisticated dot pattern, finished with delicate floral lace and bows to straps and centre front.

Wired

Balconette style

Three-sectioned cups, including side-panel

Side boning

Adjustable straps

3 hooks

Sizes: 34-42C 32-42D,DD,E 32-40F,FF 32-38G,GG

£26.00

Coloured: Ivory/Taupe, Pink

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

Click HERE to view matching items from the Precieuse range

If you would like any help and advice about Bestform Lingerie then please do not hesitate to contact us here at AmpleBosom.com, via email sally@amplebosom.com or give us a call on 01439 798388 and one of the team will be more than happy to advise you.

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Summer Nightwear

With the hot days, come hot nights, so why not treat yourself to some Summer nightwear either for at home whilst the good weather lasts or for your holiday!

We have some fantastic nightwear, ideal for summer, have a look at our lovely eau de nil chemise nightdress by Slenderella below, going up to a size 28/30.

PRINTED STRETCH SATIN SHORT-LENGTH CHEMISE STYLE CODE ND77400 Pretty short-length flared chemise with spaghetti straps and in floral print fabric with mock lacing at the front. 36ins length Adjustable straps Self fabric mock lacing Tie centre front Sizes: 10/12 16/18 20/22 24/26 28/30 £21.00 Colour: Eau de nil CLICK HERE TO ORDER Click HERE to view matching items from the Printed Stretch Satin range

Click on the link to view all our summer nightwear, suitable for warmer nights.

If you would like any help and advice about Summer nightwear or Slenderella nightwear then please do not hesitate to contact us here at AmpleBosom.com, via email sally@amplebosom.com or give us a call on 01439 798388 and one of the team will be more than happy to advise you.

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Bridal Lingerie & Longline Bras

We are getting quite a few desperate pleas from brides at the moment as their big day looms and they are finding underwear a bit of a challenge, so here are a few tips that I hope you will find useful in preparation for the ‘big day.’
Firstly you need to make sure that whatever you are wearing is comfortable as you will be spending a lot of time having your photograph taken and you want to be smiling on your photographs not grimacing due to tight underwear.

Many brides diet before their wedding day so the size of the underwear chosen may fluctuate both with dieting or with the nervous tension/ stress of organising the big day so make sure that you keep an eye on your measurements – if you are not sure what size you are click here to be taken to our measuring guide, and do check on a regular basis particularly when you are at the dress fitting stage.

When choosing a longline bra brides have been known to buy a size smaller than they normally wear hoping that by ‘squeezing’ into this they will fit into their dress – this really is not a good idea and will make you so uncomfortable that it will detract from the enjoyment of the wedding.

You also need to look at your body shape critically when purchasing a longline bra as the sizing relates to the back size only and not the upper torso so you may find that you need to go up a back size, please do not worry about going up a back size in longline bras this is common for many of our customers.
Longline bras or basques give a lovely streamlined silhouette and is a very popular choice for brides, they often have some boning in to give this effect so make sure that you can walk, sit and dance comfortably in it too.

If you are marrying in a hot country it may be an idea to try a bra and briefs instead of a longline bra or basque – what may be comfortable in this country may not be so when it is 90 degrees.

Your wedding day is your day and you should thoroughly enjoy being a bride, and I do hope that the above helps you to do that. If you would like any further advice please do not hesitate to contact me and have a lovely day!

If you would like any help and advice about Bridal lingerie or longline bras then please do not hesitate to contact us here at AmpleBosom.com, via email sally@amplebosom.com or give us a call on 01439 798388 and one of the team will be more than happy to advise you.

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