I shared a photo on Instagram Stories showing how my daughter is now taller than I am. While there were many comments on her height (not surprising, her father is 6’4″, and she has tall family members on my dad’s side and her dad’s dad’s side), I received a bunch of DMs asking me about… Continue Reading My Favorite Bra as a Busty Over-40 Woman
I wore this suit to the Rebelle Con and showcased it in this blog post. It’s an awesome suit but not really the thing I’d wear on a daily basis. When my friend Elizabeth invited me to a summer soiree she was hosting at the Omni Shoreham and the weather was a bit cooler than… Continue Reading White Double Breasted Pantsuit from Zara
I’m striving to shop my own closet, find new lives for old clothes, and create more style with fewer items in my wardrobe. I got this black cocktail pantsuit last winter as part of a campaign with Talbots. Last year I was a size 16 and the suit fit relatively well. I wore it for… Continue Reading What I Wore: Black Cocktail Pantsuit
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
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
When I was in my ‘20s, lingerie was chosen for its cute factor (or sexy factor). I had a drawer full of lacy frothy bras and slips of underwear, often in candy colors. As I have gotten older and my body has gotten softer, my lingerie drawer may not be as exciting, but I love… Continue Reading My Favorite Underpinnings
Around this time of year, I am bombarded with reader questions on where to find swimwear to flatter their body. While one can find a triangle bikini anywhere from Walmart to Saks, it’s harder to find swimwear for a woman with curves. As a woman with a large bust and a soft tummy, I have… Continue Reading Swimwear for Large Busts and Soft Bellies