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Exciting New Bra From Fantasie is Coming!
September 06, 2011
Fantasie makes terrific full-busted bras. So, naturally, when they showed me a new bra that will be coming this fall, I became very excited.
The new Fantasie bra is called Esme. It is their next generation of a t-shirt bra. Currently their Fantasie Smoothing T-shirt bra 4510 and their Fantasie Molded Smooth Cup bra 4500 have been "go to" t-shirt bras for many successful years. And if you own one, you know that both run a little large in the cups. Well, Fantasie has listened to their customer and come up with this new Esme solution.
The Esme uses a new molded shape to the cups. Though the molded fabric has stripe detailing, it still provides a smooth line under clothing. The straps have also been brought inward and are what is called "center pull" so that the lift from the straps comes at the breast apex rather than on the shoulders. This also reduces strap slippage.
When comparing the Esme to the 4500 and 4510, I instantly saw that the cups are more paired down for a lighter look on the body. The cups are also light and thin to keep volume to a minimum.
So, look for this new Fantasie Esme at HerRoom in the coming months. I think you will love both the look and the fit.
Find Fantasie lingerie at HerRoom in these departments:
Bras
Panties
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Posted by Tomima at 2:39pm
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Oprah Responsible For Plus-Size Lingerie? I Think Not!
January 27, 2011
There have been a couple of articles written this week proclaiming Oprah as the reason that sexy and fashionable plus-sized lingerie is available in the market today. This is simply nonsense.
Every plus-size lingerie brand we carry at HerRoom has been around for years prior to Oprah’s ‘Bra Intervention’ programs. But I will give her credit for bringing an awareness to women that they are probably in the wrong size bra. However, her deal with Nordstrom stores to promote/push women to get fitted there and proclaiming them as the mecca for lingerie shopping did no one but Nordstrom any favors.
Between her recent big ‘secret,’ these articles of self-promotion and numerous personal interviews as of late, I think we can all figure out that she is simply manipulating the media with her star power in an effort to promote her new network OWN. But hey, if I had her power, I’d probably be doing the same thing.
Find great plus-size lingerie at HerRoom in these departments:
Plus-Size Lingerie
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Posted by Tomima at 7:49am
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Finding Your Personal Bra Band Size
January 07, 2011
Personally, I think finding the right band size is really tough. A bra’s cup size either fits or it doesn’t, but finding the right fit in a band size can be a little subjective. And it’s because of this that mistakes can be made.
Simply put, women – and bra fitters for that matter – have their own opinions on how tight a band should fit. I know that I prefer a bra band on the slightly loose side. I’ve seen bra fitters put women in band sizes that I thought were way too tight. The final decision should ultimately rest with the wearer of the bra. So, how do you decide your personal band size?
First, women with cup sizes C or smaller can decide what is the most comfortable for them. Their breast size does not dictate the necessity for a firm band size. But, D cups and larger really need to consider a few more variables. Ninety percent of breast support comes from the bra band. Therefore, the band should be firm enough around the chest to support the breasts. A quick trick to see if this is the case is to put on a bra, then take the straps off your shoulder. If the bra falls down to your waist, or slips down your torso, your band needs to be tighter. Another test is to put on a bra and then twist your shoulders side-to-side. If your bra band is moving on you while you do this, your band is too loose.
The difference between band sizes is 2". Almost every bra comes with 3 hook closure options along the back. The difference between the loosest and tightest position is between 1" to 1 1/2". So, when you put a bra on for the first time, try it on its tightest position first. If it feels comfortable, I would go down a band size. The reason is that you have nowhere to go once the bra begins to stretch with wear, and the next band size down will accomodate that stretch. Say you are trying on a 38 band size on its tightest fastening and it feels comfortable. I think you should go down a band size to a 36. Note: when you go down a band size, you need to go up a cup size if you want to maintain the same cup volume.
Alternatively, when you put on a bra for the first time, you should fit to the loosest adjustment. Put on a bra and attach the hooks to the closest eyes on the bra’s other end. Does it feel snug? If it does, that’s your band size. Now, as you wear that bra, you have the ability to adjust it tighter as the bra stretches out over time. And, all bras stretch over time.
So, where do you start to find the right band size for you? Begin with a tape measure. Making sure it’s parallel to the floor, wrap the tape measure around yourself along your bust crease – the place where your breast skin turns into tummy skin. Do this while not wearing any bra, and exhale to make this measurement as small as possible. Now, to that measurement, add 3" or 4" to get you to an even number. This should be your starting band size. But, it doesn’t have to mean it’s your final band size. You decide whether that band size feels comfortable to you and you like the support it provides. Go up or down a band size till you feel comfortable. But remember two things. 1. Each band increase/decrease means a 2" difference in the circumference. So, if one size is a little tight, and the other is a little loose, fine tune your decision by moving the bra closure in the back to the second position. 2. Cup sizes change in fit when you go up or down a band size. So, say you like the fit of a 38C bra in the cups, but the band is too tight, you should move to a 40B. If the 38C band is too loose, you should move to a 36D.
Again, let me emphasize that you should be the final arbiter on what band size you wear. Don’t let someone else tell you what it should be. There are a lot of women who own bra mistakes because they didn’t speak up or challenge the band size choice when they were fitted.
Find bras in all sizes at HerRoom in these departments:
Bras
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Posted by Tomima at 9:26am
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