Bra review: Dainty Lady’s Chantilly non-wired bra

cats: Bra Reviews 19 Feb Author: Catherine

Chantilly bra, a handmade classic for a budget price

I’m very excited to present the first of my bra reviews. Thanks to Liz and Janet at Dainty Lady for sending me a beautiful handmade bra to kick off proceedings. The bra is designed and made in Derbyshire and sold for an excellent price. How do they do it? However they manage it, I hope they continue to do so.

Chantilly Non-Wired Bra, £23.99, Dainty Lady
Seller's blurb: Stylish, soft padded bra, in stretch satin and lace with removeable booster pads. Colours: ivory/black, pink/black, peach/cream. Sizes: 28AAA-36B
LooksAll Dainty Lady garments are hand made in Derbyshire. This bra certainly shows the benefit of their care and attention to detail. I tested the ivory/black colour of this stylish, classic bra. The quality of the fabrics is excellent. The contrast of the dark lace on pale stretch satin looks very seductive.4/5
FitI tested a 32AA cup size. The fit is perfect: cup size and band width felt just right and the bra stays where it should be, with no ride up.5/5
ComfortThe soft cup and excellent fit make this bra very comfortable to wear. I wore the bra both with and without the booster pads and it's easy to forget you're wearing it, apart from the sensation of being gently supported. 5/5
UpliftThis bra provides gentle support and uplift, but it won't give your cleavage an eye-popping boost. The excellent cut of the cup shape does provide a nice curve to my bust under clothing.4/5
VERDICTOverall an excellent bra - great design and production for a bargain price. 18/20

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AA-cup girls get their chance to be Sirens

cats: Lingerie News 18 Feb Author: Catherine

The Isabella bra, £51, Mint Siren

Mint Siren is a womenswear label created and owned by Swedish designer Josefine Wing. She describes the line as having a retro flavour.

I’d like to clarify that, in this instance, the word ‘retro’ means opulent vintage — and is entirely without a hint of grunge or a whiff of mothball.

Retro cues include 50′s style high-waisted knickers, girdle panties and cinched-in corsets. Far from being derivative, Wing’s designs are fresh and daring: confections of silk chiffon and luxurious satin with bows, ruffles and rich velvet trims; Peep-hole panties, silk satin romper suits and open-cup bras.

The flamboyant style and quality of production, says Wing, attracts a following of women with a passion for extravagance and luxurious fabrics.

So what does Mint Siren have to offer small-busted women? We’re not exactly the classic 50′s hourglass shape after all.

Josefine Wing says, “We offer a lot of styles that work for small cup sizes. I’d say that the triangle bra’s are generally the best. In the current range I recommend the size S Isabella silk chiffon bra — the cups are gathered, so it’s great for creating a bit of volume.

The Emma bra, £69.50, Mint Siren (courage not included)

“For those who’d like show off the fact that they can do without a bra, I’d suggest the Emma open-cup bra, which uses elastic to frame the breast area and can be worn with or without pasties. This bra really is a homage to small boobs, a sexy alternative to a cupped version. The message it gives is: I’ve got small boobs and I love it!”

Are you ready to give an open-cup bra a go?

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