Why Bras Slip Down
Sometimes a client asks me why her bra slips down her body during the day. She puts it on in the morning so that the wires are flush with the root of her breast but it still manages to wiggle its way...
View ArticleBras For Narrow Shoulders
Women of every size and shape can have large breasts and if you're someone with narrow or sloping shoulders then bras can be a strap slipping headache. Lots of bras have straps that are wide apart...
View ArticleStyle Focus: Sports Bras
Our clients buy sports bras for everything from triathlons to post-surgery recovery. The design of sports bras is different from everyday bras because they have to support you during more intense...
View Article5 Times To Use A Bra Liner
Let's not beat around the bush, bra liners are not the prettiest things you'll ever see but they can give huge relief and comfort and that's why we cherish them. In case you don't know what a bra liner...
View ArticleHow to Rock Tights Day and Night: Pretty Polly AW2014
Ever since being at school I've loved tights. We had to wear uniform but there was some wiggle room when it came to tights. They had to be opaque (so 40+ denier) but I could wear diamond patterns,...
View ArticleMost Sold Bra Sizes and Styles 2014
As we approach the end of 2014 I wanted to share with you which bra styles and sizes were most purchased from Butterfly Collection this year. I especially like to share the information about the most...
View ArticleHow to Measure Your Bra Fit at Home
We are getting right back to basics today and talking about how to measure yourself for a bra. Knowing how to measure yourself is a really handy skill and for many women it's essential. If you live a...
View ArticleThe Right Bra Fit Isn't About Your Body
A bra that fits you correctly will stay in place, lift your girls and stop spillage. So good fit is the most important thing about finding a well-fitting bra right? Wrong. I have no doubt that the most...
View ArticleEmpowering Websites for Girls
A big part of my job is helping women identify and let go of the big boob baggage they've been carrying around for years. Bullying at school, shaming within the family and teen self esteem issues can...
View ArticleFeatures of Full Support Bras
'Full Support' is often used to describe a bra, but what does this really mean? The way a bra is constructed and the materials it is made of change how much support that particular bra will give you....
View ArticleSensitive Skin and Bra Fit
I have sensitive skin on my face and my eyes puff up to the size of two squidgy golf balls if they get a whiff of a chemical they don't like. Luckily for me there is a lot of hypoallergenic makeup on...
View ArticleUnderstanding Gynecomastia: Supporting Breast Tissue in Men
Image courtesy of Gynecoma.com, a great resource for men with gynecomastiaI have written hundreds of blogs about breast and bra related issues for women. This week is the first time I'm writing about a...
View ArticleWho Knew Breastfeeding Could Make Your Feet Hurt?
I used to blog every week before becoming a Mummy but now I'm only blogging when enough of my braincells club together for a sentence. There's no doubt that running a business and being a full time...
View ArticleSmooth Cup Bras: Fit, Health and Body Shame
Whether you call them smooth cup bras, t-shirt bras or molded bras the result is the same; a smooth, seamless look under clothing. This look can be really sleek and stylish but the smooth bra can also...
View ArticleHow Long Does it Take to Move Migrated Breast Tissue?
One of the most common side effects of wearing the wrong bra size (or style) for a long period of time is migrated breast tissue. Migrated breast tissue is fatty breast tissue that gets displaced from...
View ArticleI Wish I Could Stop These 3 Bra Worries
There are 3 big bra fit worries that cause women to make bad bra fit choices. I wish I could stop the worry because a lot of the time it stems from how we think other people see us which shouldn't be...
View ArticleHow To Survive a Bra Shopping Trip to the Mall
A couple of weeks ago I shared an article from Buzzfeed about one woman's trip to the mall to find a bra. She visited 6 stores and was given 8 different sizes to try on. The article is a brilliant...
View Article5 Things You Shouldn't Say To A Busty Woman
If you have a large bust then at some time in your life chances are someone has commented on them, maybe passed judgement on them or asked you about them. This happens to a lot of women regardless of...
View ArticleTransitioning Back from Nursing to Regular Bras
In the early weeks and months of breastfeeding your nursing bra clips are up and down like a jack-in-a-box. As the baby starts to eat solids the prospect of getting back into regular bras becomes a...
View ArticleOur 5 Most Useful Posts of All Time
We've had lots of new customers, blog readers and newsletter subscribers lately and many of them are at the beginning of their bra journey. To make it easier to find your best fit I've put together our...
View ArticleA Day in The Life of a Badly Fitting Bra
You'd be forgiven for thinking that your bra is out to get you as it pinches and pokes you and leaves your breasts in free fall. But in reality the reason your bra hurts you is that it's desperately...
View ArticleBra Fact and Bra Fiction Quiz
In five years of talking about bras I've had to debunk my fair share of bra myths. There is a lot of great bra information out there but there is also a lot of bra nonsense that is keeping hundreds of...
View ArticleBras Missing from the Full Bust Market
Almost every week I have to tell someone that the bra they need simply doesn't exist. It's awful to have to tell someone that but the reality is that the full bust market does not yet have a full...
View ArticleTaking Time to Overcome Letter Phobia
I can measure almost anyone for a bra and tell them technically what bra sizes and styles they should wear to get a text book healthy fit. The reality is that the technical aspect of fitting means...
View ArticleHow to Change the Lingerie Industry
There are undoubtedly bra styles missing across every size and shape range. I've written about the full bust bras I wish were available and there are lots of people who need sizes and styles not...
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