Plus size lingerie

Ashley Graham’s Plus Size Lingerie Collection for Addition Elle

October 23, 2019 by Inbound 1 Comment

Fashion icon, plus size supermodel, and body activist Ashley Graham, wants to share her refined and avant-garde vision for lingerie. Find essential bras enhanced by lace details and sheer panels, as well as their matching panties crafted with the finest fabrics. Ashley’s collection of statement lingerie is sure to be adored by all.

We’ve never shown any Ashley Graham here on TLP; but this changes today! These amazing photo’s show an absolutely gorgeous Ashley in her very own 2019 collection for Canadian plus-size retailer Addition Elle.

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!

FOX and ABC Refuse to Show Plus-Size Lingerie Ad

April 23, 2010 by Kelly

Watch TV for more than just a couple hours and you’re bound to see a lingerie commercial. It’s not surprising to see thin super models gyrating around in their skivvies, and the networks have never seemed to have a problem showing the ads or showing lingerie-clad actors in their shows (Desperate Housewives, anyone?). But recently two US networks, FOX and ABC, have refused to run a steamy Lane Bryant ad for Cacique lingerie. The commercial in question:

The Lane Bryant blog claims that ABC refused to give the commercial airtime during Dancing with the Stars, while FOX “demanded excessive re-edits and rebuffed it three times before relenting to air it during the final 10 minutes of American Idol, but only after we threatened to pull the ad buy.”

Lane Bryant goes on to say:

“We knew the ads were sexy, but they are not salacious. Our new commercials represent the sensuality of the curvy woman who has more to show the world than the typical waif-like lingerie model. What we didn’t know was that the networks, which regularly run Victoria’s Secret and Playtex advertising on the very shows from which we’re restricted, would object to a different view of beauty. If Victoria’s Secret and Playtex can run ads at any time during the 9pm to 10pm hour, why is Lane Bryant restricted only to the final 10 minutes?
While it’s no secret that Victoria’s Secret “The Nakeds” ads are prancing around on major networks leaving little to the imagination, steaming up t.v. screens and baring nearly everything but their souls, our sultry siren who shows sophisticated sass is somehow deemed inappropriate. The network exclaimed, she has “too much cleavage” Gasp!
Does that make sense to you? It doesn’t to us either.
Does this smack of a double standard? Yep. It does to us, too.”

What do you think of the ad? Would you like to see it on TV?

Lauren Colfer: Star in a Bra 2009 Winner!

August 5, 2009 by Mandolina

Discount online lingerie shop Brastop.com have been searching for DD+, naturally curvy girls to model their Autumn/Winter collection. With a years’ supply of lingerie and a modelling contract up for grabs, Brastop wanted their customers to flaunt their best assets.

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!”

Lane Bryant Introduces the Indulgence Collection

July 15, 2009 by Kelly

US plus-sized apparel chain, Lane Bryant, has just introduced a new addition to Cacique (their lingerie collection). This new line is called the Indulgence Collection, and features embellished bras and panties that are being billed as a bit sexier than normal Cacique fare. While Lane Bryant/Cacique mostly offers everyday underpinnings, their older collections do have some sexy bras in them. The difference with the new Indulgence Collection is that bras are based on Cacique’s best-selling bra frames to deliver sexy, yet practical, bras. Indulgence will only be offered in Lane Bryant’s “Double Platinum” stores or on the website.

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.