Small bust, big heart

Sitting here in my new Atlantis Jerry Balconnet Bra and matching hipster shorts (with clothes on top), I simply have to share with you how super duper they are.  The vintage floral design looks like a pattern you might find on a 70s teapot (but in a good way).  The cut of the bra is excellent, with wonderfully moulded cups that are both comfortable and curve-enhancing.  The shorts are the most comfy knickers I’ve worn in ages.  Cute, neat and not a hint of a wedgie. 

Sexy? Maybe not in the classic lace and frills type of way.  But fun, flirty and well-cut… and I feel fabulous, so go get ‘em.

Tags: 32AA bra, AA-cup bra, Atlantis Jerry, Atlantis Panache

The perfect solution for racerback tops, Wacoal's Convertible T-Back Bra

Last week I was mostly wearing summery tops.  The temperatures hovered around twenty degrees for a few days and it appeared as if Summer had arrived early (expect an an unseasonal snow deluge now I’ve said this).  This sudden burst of good weather necessitated a radical change of wardrobe — and lingerie.

When hidden under long-sleeved sweaters, bras are something for our own personal enjoyment.  If you choose to wear an aged chewing-gum grey number, it’s only you that will have to suffer it.  When it comes to Summer, our bras are at greater risk of being seen — and causing offence if they’re not up to scratch.

For me, the worst look to attempt is a racer-back vest.  I love the style but it causes a bra conundrum.  Either you have to find a fabulous racer-back or convertible bra — or you have to go loud and proud with your bra straps (and you’d better make sure they’re not grey).  A racer-back bra isn’t easy to find when you’re an AA-cup.  After A LOT of digging, I found a couple of nice options available to purchase online:

Wacoal Convertible Lace T-back Push-up Underwire Bra,$48, Bare Necessities:  Featuring push-up pads and a sexy lace T-back, both removable, this is a very versatile bra that converts from a traditional style to racer-back and strapless.  Available in sizes 32AA-36B.  Also available at Figleaves, £39.

Lula Lu Petites Convertible Racerback, $56, Lula Lu Petites:  This is an underwired, front-close design with removable cookies, for an extra  push-up effect if desired. The adjustable back straps can be worn as a regular bra or as a racerback.  Available in sizes 32AAA-36A.

If you can’t find a racer-back style, go strapless.  These are some good choices:

• Panache Atlantis Plunge Strapless Plunge, $44/£27.33, Freshpair
• After Eden Double Gel Strapless Gel Bra, £27, MaxCleavage
• Panache Atlantis Christy Plunge Strapless Bra, £22, Perfectly Petite Lingerie
• Strapless bra, $62.50, Itty Bitty Bra

Do you share my view that it’s ridiculous I couldn’t find a single racer-back bra in the three main hotspots for lingerie on the British high street: Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and House of Fraser? If so, perhaps you’d like to read about (& take part in) my Every Body Loves Lingerie campaign?

Tags: AA-cup bra, AAA-cup bra, convertible bra, racer-back bra, t-back bra