Small bust, big heart

When you need a little boost: this strapless gel bra adds an extra cup size to your bust

Are you in the Know?  If you’re AA-cup to B-cup bust size, you really should be.

Meet Know Knockers, a lingerie company devoted to dressing women blessed with smaller assets. Co-founder Sheila says, “I know from experience how difficult it can be to find small bra sizes.  So we set up Know Knockers to provide a well thought-out range of quality lingerie, with bras starting at AA-cup.”

Refreshingly, for those of us familiar with the dowdy “training bra” selection usually offered to small-busted women, Sheila adds, “We’re always looking for small bras that don’t look like something your mum would buy.”

Actually, my mum can be quite open minded about glam undies — but still, the concept of sophisticated, sexy bras in small cup sizes is music to my ears.

As a special treat for SBBH readers, Know Knockers is offering a 25% discount on the Atlantis strapless gel bra from Panache. This great gel-filled bra comes with detachable straps and multi-way fastening options. Available in AA, A and B cup sizes, it promises an enhanced cleavage and a boost of one cup size.

Just use the discount code SBBH at the Know Knockers checkout before September 14th 2010 to take advantage of this superb exclusive offer.

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Last week, a survey by Easyjet found that women take twice as many knickers on holiday than they need. They also take an average of seven bras for a week away, but wear only four of them. I can well believe this, as I’ve often been guilty of an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink style of holiday packing. Particularly when it comes to lingerie and shoes.

It got me thinking: what’s the ideal capsule of bras to see you through a holiday? I asked some small-cup specialists to suggest the AA-cup and A-cup bras that should be included in a finely-tuned packing list. Here’s what they came up with:

Wacoal Petites Seamless Mesh Bra, £28.51, Freshpair.com

Freshpair.com: I recommend taking a wireless bra. As it’s more flexible, it takes up less bag space. A good one is the Wacoal Petites Seamless Mesh Contour Bra. It has a plunging V neckline, perfect for summer fashions, and an extremely breathable mesh fabric, ideal in hot weather. Sizes available include 32-36 AA-C.

Isis smooth-cup push up bra, $60, Itsy Bitsy Bra Bar

Itsy Bitsy Bra Bar: The Isis smooth-cup push up bra with three-way adjustable straps is our best bra for versatility. The convertible straps can be worn normally, like a halter, or a racerback. The softly-padded, contoured cups give smaller-chested women a lovely shape under tank tops, t-shirts, halter tops and dresses. Available in sizes: 32A, 32B, 34A, 34B, 36A, 36B.

Floral non-wired traingle bra, £16, Irresistible Lingerie

Irresistible Lingerie: The non-wired triangle bra in our floral range is perfect to sleep in on hot summer nights. It’s 100% cotton as well as being unbelievably cute and flirty. Sizing is as per UK dress sizes: 8/10, 10/12, 12/14, 14/16.

Sascha strapless bra, $60, The Little Bra Company

The Little Bra Company: Sascha, our strapless bra is a must-have on vacation. Whether it’s for wearing with a summer strapless dress or an evening gown, Sascha does double-duty. Straps are included, so it can be worn like an everyday bra underneath t-shirts and dresses as well. Sizes available include 28-36 A-B.

After Eden lightweight gel bra, £24, Small Wonder Lingerie

Small Wonder Lingerie: I suggest the gorgeous After Eden lightweight gel bra. I have got the nude one, which is perfect in the summer under white and pale coloured tops and dresses. The greatest thing about this bra is that it is lightly padded and gives my boobs a great shape. AND it is the most comfortable bra I have ever worn.

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