Woman in Paris

I was in Paris this summer and I love Paris. It is now my favourite place in the world. Women in Paris really know how to age beautifully. I was sitting in a charming café having ordered a glass of champagne at lunch time….. I was on holiday and although it seemed very extravagant to order champagne at lunch, no one else seemed to even notice. That is Paris.

I was relaxing, enjoying the street activity outside. The owner of the café was wandering from table to table chatting with patrons. She appeared to be in her mid to late sixties, tall, slim, fashionable and very French. She wore a vibrant blue, thin slinky knit dress in a body hugging low cut style. She wore high heel shoes in red leather, of course. I was contemplating the unique way Parisian women are sexy and regal at all ages. As I was admiring her back from my table, she bent forward to remove a wine glass and I was thunderstruck! Through the sensual knit fabric of her dress showed the heavy lace of the thong she wore.

How wonderful. Mid sixties, high heels and a thong….. I want to be French!





Do you have a city that inspires you?  Send me a comment and tell me about it.

Brenda
Owner, Designer & Fashion Consultant
http://www.plussizebrasandpanties.com/

Woman in Paris

I was in Paris this summer and I love Paris. It is now my favourite place in the world. Women in Paris really know how to age beautifully. I was sitting in a charming café having ordered a glass of champagne at lunch time….. I was on holiday and although it seemed very extravagant to order champagne at lunch, no one else seemed to even notice. That is Paris.

I was relaxing, enjoying the street activity outside. The owner of the café was wandering from table to table chatting with patrons. She appeared to be in her mid to late sixties, tall, slim, fashionable and very French. She wore a vibrant blue, thin slinky knit dress in a body hugging low cut style. She wore high heel shoes in red leather, of course. I was contemplating the unique way Parisian women are sexy and regal at all ages. As I was admiring her back from my table, she bent forward to remove a wine glass and I was thunderstruck! Through the sensual knit fabric of her dress showed the heavy lace of the thong she wore.

How wonderful. Mid sixties, high heels and a thong….. I want to be French!





Do you have a city that inspires you?  Send me a comment and tell me about it.

Brenda
Owner, Designer & Fashion Consultant
http://www.plussizebrasandpanties.com/

Perfect Christmas Lingerie Of Babydoll Lingerie

It's easy to pair them with other articles of lingerie to create any number of looks-from saucy to sensual. Women love them for the curve hugging cut of the material and the perfect rise of the panties. Who needs silver bells? Fancy lingerie will make her chime much louder. She'll adore it and wear it time and again, each time remembering the wonderful holiday that you shared.Girls, Santa needs

Decorative, Fashion Trend Bra Straps

Have you ever worn a top or dress that constantly reveals your bra? Instead of being frustrated why not embrace it and add an extra fashion surprise.

Although it has become common to have your bra strap showing it is still nice to have it match your outfit. These decorated straps replace the regular straps of your bra. That also means you must have a bra with removable straps. A convertible bra is a good one to use as it already comes with a couple of different straps of different lengths and the ability to remove them.

The holiday season is coming and this new fashion trend is a great addition.  Rhinestone, crystal and pearl straps have a distinctly formal flare. Why not make a statement? Picture yourself in the simple black dress, as you move a flash of crystal appears as your bra strap shows. Now that is interesting!

I would not want to wear these everyday but love to wear them for fun. The first time I wore them, I had a pair of straps with sequins on them. I wore them with a colored summer tank top and jeans. I was having lunch with girl friends who kept sneaking a look at the straps. It was not long until one of them said,” Is that your bra?”

Go ahead, surprise yourself and a couple of buddies. Have fun!

Brenda

Owner, Designer & Fashion Consultant

http://www.plussizebrasandpanties.com/
Look at all the bra strap styles

Decorative, Fashion Trend Bra Straps

Have you ever worn a top or dress that constantly reveals your bra? Instead of being frustrated why not embrace it and add an extra fashion surprise.

Although it has become common to have your bra strap showing it is still nice to have it match your outfit. These decorated straps replace the regular straps of your bra. That also means you must have a bra with removable straps. A convertible bra is a good one to use as it already comes with a couple of different straps of different lengths and the ability to remove them.

The holiday season is coming and this new fashion trend is a great addition.  Rhinestone, crystal and pearl straps have a distinctly formal flare. Why not make a statement? Picture yourself in the simple black dress, as you move a flash of crystal appears as your bra strap shows. Now that is interesting!

I would not want to wear these everyday but love to wear them for fun. The first time I wore them, I had a pair of straps with sequins on them. I wore them with a colored summer tank top and jeans. I was having lunch with girl friends who kept sneaking a look at the straps. It was not long until one of them said,” Is that your bra?”

Go ahead, surprise yourself and a couple of buddies. Have fun!

Brenda

Owner, Designer & Fashion Consultant

http://www.plussizebrasandpanties.com/
Look at all the bra strap styles

Bustline Quiz #2

Welcome to the second Bustline Quiz.

The rules are as follows: please post your answers to the blog, however they won't be published until the day we announce the winner, which is Monday, November 16. We'd like to award two prizes this time: 1st place - $70 credit toward Bratique Helene merchandise, 2nd place - $50 credit toward Bratique Helene merchandise. These credits don't expire and are fully transferrable. The catch is that we need a certain number of entries to have two awards. So tell your friends & family to enter as well!

1. What's wrong with this picture?

Its surprisingly hard to capture this on film, so here it is again in white:

a. the bra back band is too tight.
b. the shirt is too tight, nothing is wrong with the bra.
c. the cups are too small, cutting into the breast tissue.
d. the cups are seamed, a t-shirt bra will take away all that lumpiness.

2. What size is this bra?

a. 32GG
b. 34FF
c. 36E
d. 38D

3. A woman has these in her drawer:

• Sports Bra (she likes to walk),


• Underwire Bra (to look her best outside of the house),


• Leisure Bra (when she comes home at night and still has to cook dinner).

Which of the following does she need to purchase to round out her bra wardrobe?
a. another sports bra because they get so gross & sweaty.
b. a special occasion bra to wear when she has to attend dressy functions.
c. a plunge bra so that she can wear V neck tops and not have the center of her bra peek through.
d. a t-shirt bra to wear with her tight knit tops.

4. Which type of bra cup gives the best support?
a. molded
b. seamless
c. stretch
d. cut & sewn (seamed)

5. What is the most common bra size in the US? Please also state your source or explain your reasoning.
a. 34B
b. 36C
c. 34D
d. 36D

The deadline to enter is Midnight CST Sunday, November 15. Happy Bustline Quizzing!

Life cycle of the Plus Size Bra.

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It may still look pretty, you fondly remember when it was brand new, you dread the prospect of shopping for a new bra, you think it will be fine for a few more months, but the time may have come to say goodbye to your favourite bra.

The big question is,” how do you know?"  Here are a few tell tale signs that will help you to keep it or chuck it.

You may need to look closely but you will start to see thin patches in the lycra. The lace details will get small splits and holes between the patterns. The straps will start to loose their elasticity. Sometimes the edges will even get a ruffled look. Moulded cups begin to loose the form. The entire bra will just have less support. You probably don’t even remember how much support the bra had when you bought it. If your bra is beginning to show these signs, it is time to invest in a new bra.

The average life of a bra is a year to a year and a half. You can extend the life of the bra by careful washing and hanging it to dry. The worst killer of lycra is heat. Primarily the intense heat of a dryer. A bra will also last longer if you do not wear it everyday. Everyone needs a few basic bras to rotate and match to the appropriate garment.

You will feel better and look better in a functioning, support bra.

What are the signs showing on your bra? Send me your comments.