As a grown woman with a large bust and soft curves, I know that the right underpinnings make allllll the difference. A good bra can transform my body, increase my comfort, make my clothes fit better. And the right underwear can have me go from underbelly roll/segmented torso/wedgie-ville to undetectable, hardly notice I’m wearing everything… Continue Reading My Must-Have Intimates for Fall and Winter at Bare Necessities
Brands are having some major sales and you have asked for my picks from my favorite retailers. I want you to keep in mind that what is going on in the world won’t be over in 30 days, no matter what some politicians are saying. Please shop while keeping that in mind. Please also continue… Continue Reading Friday Sale Alert: 4/3/20
One of the most popular questions I am asked on Instagram is where I buy my activewear. And I haven’t written a post about it because my answer is not exciting. I am 5’3” which has me between regular and petite sizing, and I wear a 14 in pants, 12 in some jeans. This makes… Continue Reading Where I Buy Activewear
If you’re like many women, myself included, summer seems to have suddenly arrived and you’re not prepared. Oh gosh, the pool is open, the beach trip is scheduled and you need a swimsuit! Well, I have you covered with a review of 12 different swimsuits for large busts in a variety of price points and… Continue Reading Swimsuits for Large Busts: 2019 Reviews
Last week we discussed the difficulty in finding a great pair of white jeans. This week, another difficult item to shop for, swimsuits. The worst! If they fit on the bottom they don’t on the top, they ride, they sag, they showcase everything we want hidden, they don’t support or if they do they lack… Continue Reading The Best Swimsuits: Hits and Misses
When I featured an off the shoulder sweater in a recent post there were a lot of comments on the blog, on Facebook, and by email… and they weren’t about the sweater but what was I wearing underneath? As a full-figured woman, I’m not comfortable without a bra and there were no visible straps. Yes,… Continue Reading My Lingerie Must-Haves: Bras, Panties, Shapewear, and More
Many of you have reached out asking for resources for plus size workout clothing and activewear. Luckily, selection has improved in the past couple of years. Gone are the days of wearing men’s sweats or items that lack performance; many brands offer high quality, hard working athletic gear in extended sizes. The best of the… Continue Reading Where to Shop For Plus Size Activewear
In the last swimsuit review post I ended seeming as though I didn’t find anything good. And then last weekend we took a trip to Rehoboth Beach and I knew I’d be spending time in an indoor pool and I was still without a suit so I kept the green tropical bikini. It was really… Continue Reading Swimsuit Review: More Suits for a Large Bust and Soft Belly
It’s the time of year for buying swimsuits. Last year I decided to make do with what I had – my Lands’ End paisley bikini and a turquoise halter one-piece that was gifted to me eons ago that is showing its wear. Bad move, Allie. While the bikini wasn’t bad, my body has changed over… Continue Reading Swimsuit Review: Looking to Flatter my Large Bust and Soft Curves