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(Does something look familiar? We featured that white cotton chemise earlier this summer!)

A new Cacique bra is hitting stores this week that’s got the perfect mix of style & substance for America’s plus-size beauties that can be worn under spring & summer’s lightweight tees: the T-Shirt Bra from Cacique, available exclusively at Lane Bryant. Claiming great support, this could be a great daily-wear-solution…

The Lane Bryant people say: “The new T-Shirt Bra is a must-have for the upcoming season, featuring a great new shape with support and coverage while disappearing under any top! The versatile new bra comes in basic colors ($32, see photo) and fashion prints ($36).”

Bras are available in sizes 36C-44H, panties are available in sizes 12-28, and other items are available in sizes 12-28. Cacique is available at Lane Bryant, and many styles are even included in a buy one, get one 50% off promotion (although the prices aren’t bad to begin with – most bras are under $50 and most panties under $20).

Just last month, Real Girls launched its inaugural collections which consists of silk charmeuse items and soft mesh separates. Real Girls is unique in its focus on the buxom bustline while offering sizing for many figures. The collections are exclusively available online at the Real Girls website.

The Peony Collection eludes a sense of graceful glamour and consists of 100 percent charmuese silk chemises. The Zinnia Collection are soft mesh separates which mingle fun and flirty.

As so often, the label was born when founder Sarah Colnic was tired of not being about to find fun, pretty lingerie that she felt confident wearing. With her missy sizing and curvy bustline, she is not the typical body-type that lingerie companies cater to. She knew there were others out there who faced the same challenges. Instead of continuing to be disappointed when she went shopping, Sarah decided to start a company that made intimate apparel specifically for the buxom-bust.

All the photos in this post are from the first Real Girls collection. If you want to go shopping, now is the time, as Real Girls is adding a free gift to each purchase of over $50 before February 15 (use promo code VALDAY10).

So pretty! I wish I could fit those bras!

Can The Lingerie Post feature posts on plus-size bras (the prettier the better)?

Her problem is a common one – all too often, bras get uglier (and more reminiscent of your grandma) when you get into larger sizes of band or cup. This is generally explained away with the reasoning that larger sizes need more support. There’s truth to that statement, but that explanation doesn’t help the plus-size gals feel hot their skivvies! This post is for dcsurfergirl and any others like her who are having trouble finding bras you like and that fit. For the purposes of this article, “plus size” will be considered band sizes 38 and higher. While there isn’t a hard-and-fast rule about where plus size bras begin, plus-size retailer Hips & Curves starts at 38 bands so that is a good point for us too.

Empreinte

Empreinte bras (and bathing suits!) come in sizes 32C-46G. The brand has sexy down, too – their styles have seductive lace, sheer fabrics, and other pretty details. Where so many plus-size lingerie brands cover up, Empreinte manages to show off your assets! You can find Empreinte at Figleaves UK, Figleaves US, and HerRoom.

Elomi

The first brand that comes to mind when I’m asked about plus-size bras is Elomi. The brand often has styles similar to smaller bras, but adjusted for the fuller figure. Bras come in band sizes 34-52 and cup sizes C-HH. Some of their everyday bras can veer toward a lot of coverage (which is not necessarily a bad thing), but when they create a sexier style it’s a home run! Find Elomi at Figleaves UK, Figleaves US, HerRoom, and Bare Necessities.

Oola

Oola is a brand we haven’t covered before, but is sure to make a name for itself with its fun, fresh, and young styles in band sizes 38 to 48 and cup sizes B to G. They come in vibrant colors, and Oola isn’t afraid of a deep plunge!  Find Oola at Oola-Lingerie.com, Figleaves UK, and Figleaves US.

Hips & Curves

This isn’t a brand, but a retail website. It’s an important one to mention though, because Hips & Curves has one of the best and largest selections of sexy plus-size lingerie out there; what’s more, it only focuses on these sizes, so you don’t have to wade through thousands of sets that aren’t anywhere near your size. The only drawbacks are that Hips & Curves doesn’t have sales as frequently as other retailers, and they don’t reveal brand names so unless you recognize a style, you will have a hard time finding it somewhere else. But with a selection like this, it is probably well worth the inconvenience!

Did we leave our your favorite plus-size brand? Leave us a note in the comments and we’ll share your suggestion!

Customer Service Manager, Monika Paszek explained why the competition is so important: “Brastop specialise in plus size bras and the average Brastop customer is a size 12/14 with a 34G bust. This customer cannot relate to the models used by most lingerie brands, which tend to be either stick thin, too glamorous and often digitally enhanced. The Star in a Bra competition is a great opportunity for us to find naturally curvy models and for our customers to step into the spotlight and show how gorgeous a fuller figure can look. It could even kick-start a whole new modelling career!”

“The response from the competition was overwhelming. Not only from the amazing number of entries we had, but also from our customers who are delighted to see models they can relate to. We can show how a bra will look on a real curvy figure and customers understand which styles will suit their shape. We want to make the lingerie buying experience an enjoyable one. All women should feel happy with the package they have been given.”

Winner Lauren Colfer says of this all: “I hope that I will be a positive image for all the beautiful, curvy ladies out there who like me, struggle to find pretty underwear that both fits and flatters our curves. I am thrilled to have been voted as the winner and want to thank everybody who supported me in the competition; words cannot describe how happy I am! I’m so proud of being a woman with curves and I am really excited for the year ahead when I get to show them off some more!”

Right now, Indulgence features only 4 bra and panty sets. The line is available in sizes 36C-44DDD, and free bra fittings are available at Lane Bryant and Cacique stores.

Pamela Joseph herself contacted TLP to let us know that her online shop is now available online at www.PamelaJosephLingerie.com, which is currently also selling some end-of-the-line Avise lingerie in smaller cup sizes. The shop delivers to Europe, the US, and most other places around the globe. The bras are priced comparably with others in the large-cup market, with most bras running at about £35-£40. Right now the website has three colors of the Jasmine set available in stock, with the other styles scheduled to be available in early 2009. The brand’s website is still www.PamelaJoseph.co.uk.

]]> http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/12/pamela-joseph-now-available-for-sale/feed/ 0 http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/09/elomi-fantasie-styles-for-an-even-fuller-figure/ http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/09/elomi-fantasie-styles-for-an-even-fuller-figure/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:00:39 +0000 Kelly http://www.the-lingerie-post.com/2008/09/elomi-fantasie-styles-for-an-even-fuller-figure/ Fantasie is one of my favorite everyday lingerie brands. Fantasie has built up such a strong brand by offering bras to women whose bra sizes aren’t offered by many companies because of the large cup size and small band size. Still, there are full-figured women that even Fantasie leaves out because most of their designs are only offered up to about a 40 band (depending on the style). Now Eveden, makers of Fantasie, is offering a line called Elomi to include the most voluptuous women. This new brand offers bras and basques in sizes up to a 52 band and H cup. If you’ve ever admired a Fantasie set and were disappointed that your size wasn’t offered, this may be your chance! Although few bras are exact copies, the styles bear a strong resemblance. Some designs are altered by the addition of a fourth panel, which helps support and shape the fullest of figures while keeping your breast tissue from spilling out of the cups.The style names may be different, but the bras themselves look strikingly similar when you compare them side by side. Be sure to click on the thumbnails to see details!

The Elomi Jasmine set looks very similar to the Fantasie Gabrielle set:

Unpadded smoothing bras of both Elomi and Fantasie are the same, with different colors and coordinating knickers:

The Elomi Kristie set is an interpretation of the Fantasie Cally style:

The Elomi Serena basque could be mistaken for Fantasie’s Bridgette:

Elomi’s  Tamarie bra is even prettier than the Fauve by Fantasie Amelie bra it resembles:

It’s obvious that the same masterminds are behind both of these brands. If you like what you see, you can buy both Elomi and Fantasie from Figleaves UK, Figleaves US, Bare Necessities, or HerRoom. The Elomi website isn’t yet up and running, but hopefully will be soon!

Sizes and colors are limited, so if you’re looking to stock up on your favorite Playtex plus size bras make sure you don’t wait too long…

All Playtex plus size bras just $13.99! Now’s the time to stock up on your favorite Playtex Bra Styles.