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Elomi

Pretty Plus-Size Bras

June 21, 2010 by Kelly

When we showed you Alegro a few days ago, dcsurfergirl commented:

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!

Filed Under: Elomi, Empreinte, Plus size lingerie

Elomi: Fantasie Styles for an Even Fuller Figure

September 22, 2008 by Kelly

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:

Elomi Jasmine Fantasie Gabrielle

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

Elomi Smoothing Fantasie Smoothing

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

Elomi Kristie Fantasie Cally

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

Elomi Serena Fantasie Bridgette

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

Elomi Tamarie Fantasie Amelie

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!

Filed Under: Elomi, Eveden, Fantasie, Larger Cup Sizes, Plus size lingerie

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