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  • The only 5 bras you need this Summer.

    The only 5 bras you need this Summer.

    With the cost of living crisis hitting hard across the world, it definitely feels like those of us with a bigger bust are being hit with a big boob tax. Not only are these essential items taxed, bras for the fuller bust market are more expensive and are harder to access than those of our smaller bust counterparts. Understandably so, the knowledge and expertise to make bras with this particular engineering are an undervalued skill and hard to find.

    To help out both your boobs and your wallet, I’ve teamed up with Curvy Kate to bring you the only 5 bras you need to see you through the summer. You can even get an extra 10% off if you use the code LACEHAZE10

    The strapless bra- £42

    A necessary bra for any summer wardrobe, the hard to find/get right strapless. The Hey Girls superplunge strapless multiway bra is the most comfortable one I’ve ever tried, and even better, it goes up to a J cup! It’s more of a longline style which makes sense given it is a super plunge cup, and needs a decent sized band to hold up the boobs. It’s has detachable straps so you can wear with or without depending on your needs, has an internal sling for added projection, and it has a wide elastic to help with the flipping that can happen that’s backed in a soft foam for extra comfort.

    The sports bra – £46

    After years of development Curvy Kate have come out with their first sports bra. The Everymove has 4 columns and 4 rows of hook and eyes and also comes with a J hook to convert into a racer back for even more support. The hook and eyes have padding underneath to prevent rubbing and the cradle is made from a lovely soft foam so even though the band is tight nothing feels like it’s cutting in. Now, while I don’t do any heavy impact workouts personally (I’m more of the coffee, walk and chat type of person), my friends who do HIT work outs and long runs swear by this bra. Better yet, this sports bra goes uk to a K cup. Bounce be gone!

    The convertible bra £33

    My go to bra last summer to work under tricky tops and low back bodysuits. And you can bet I’ll be wearing it on repeat again this summer. It’s a super low plunge that goes up to a J cup. It can be worn multiple ways such as halter neck, racer back and backless. It has an additional extender as well which I’ve used a lot! It’s a foam cup and its very flexible and light and its one I’m not afraid to put in the washing machine in a bag on a gentle cycle 🤫

    The everyday bra – £42

    My new favourite bra, the Smoothie Spacer Moulded T-shirt Plunge Bra.

    A necessary evil, the beige T-shirt bra. While I’ll normally do anything to avoid them, this spacer technology is not often seen above an F cup and the comfort level is astounding. I wore the Smoothie Spacer the other day and literally forgot I was wearing anything at all. When you’ve got big boobs you know how rare that is, a truly magical experience. The wing edge is bonded so there is no stitching to irritate the skin and this bra also has a J hook so it can be worn as a racer back as well. It has a little silver feather charm at the gore and that is a perfect analogy for this bra, it is literally as light as a feather.

    The one to show off – £42

    To make up for all the beige, the one essential you need for summer and beyond is the Storm Longline Bra. It perfectly layers underneath a sheer mesh top or brave it alone. I’m wearing mine with black trousers and a blazer but if it eventually heats up I’ll be styling this with double denim. Don’t be fooled by its tough exterior, it’s made from super soft wet look material and my favourite part of the longline is stretch with no boning. This means no uncomfortable poking and prodding when you sit down.

    I could keep recommending bras till the cows come home but it is recommended that you have 5-6 bras in rotation so these are the 5 I recommend this summer. The 6th will be another spacer bra because I am seriously obsessed.

    Remember you can get 10% off your entire purchase with the code LACEHAZE , if you buy any let me know how much you love them!

    If Curvy Kate doesn’t ship to your country, don’t forget to check Brastop and use my discount code LACEANDHAZE10 to get 10% off your order!

  • Lounge underwear, behind the hype.

    Lounge underwear, behind the hype.

    All items in this review have been purchased by myself at full price. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that I can be a bit of a… snob. It’s no secret that I prefer the luxury end of the lingerie spectrum not only because of design but because it’s usually more clear cut when it comes to ethical operating standards. The high street brands on the other hand tend to be a bit murky in that regard. I do however recognise that accessibility is a key issue; be that price, physical stores, fast shipping or easier to wear designs. Lounge Lingerie’s key strengths lay in its direct to consumer business model; prioritising fast shipping, trending styles and really embracing social media and the power of influencers.

    The back of the set can look quite messy.

    It’s a brand I’ve never tried until now (its been up and running for 7 years now) and I thought I would start with quite a striking set and definitely one of the sexiest styles they do. This is the Livia set. It is comprised of a wired bra with cut outs, a suspender belt that is more like a waspie/body piece, as well as a thong and garters. One thing I find interesting is that everything seems to come as sets, you can’t buy just a bra. Ease of shopping or is it obligated up selling?

    I ordered the bra in a size 36G (I’m a 32HH but the biggest cup they do is a G) and with the thong and suspender I had to order the same size so I got them in a XL. The garters appear to be one size. This set cost £100 and the shipping was free on orders over £40. I chose this set because I am a bigger body than what you see on Lounge’s Instagram and I thought the large straps would work well on my fame. Also we love a bit of bondage inspiration. So starting off, this set is not unique. You can find variations of this design on Amazon, Honey Bridette, Bluebella, Bordelle ect. It does make me wonder if this design was done in house or bought. Nothing at Lounge is particularly original or different but it is very approachable and eye catching.

    Quality of the metal components vs the suspender grips.

    The two things I was most concerned about when buying this product was the fit and the quality. It’s hard to tell too much about quality without long term wear (watch this space for updates) but first impressions seems like it’s actually quite good for the price point. No straps have been sewn twisted, no stray threads, all the hardware seems in good condition and generally no obvious flaws are present.

    Trying it on though is a different matter. The highlight of this set is the thong. It fits, it looks good and it works with the rest of the set. The garters come up small which makes me think they are a one-size-fits-all situation across their size range which is alarming.

    The bra, even though it’s basically my sister size, fits so so so bad. The wires feel like they are made for a 34DD (They come up small and are very flexible). The design of the bra is nice but it was disappointing how small the wires were and the lack of capacity in the cup. It’s obviously designed for a certain look and a certain consumer who wants the too small look. Or they just really don’t care about sizing but then why offer up to a G when it’s not..

    Don’t mind the under and over boob.

    But the worst part of this set was unfortunately the part that made me want to try it in the first place, the waspie. It was near impossible to put on by myself and and the grading was very off in my opinion. The use of very flexible materials up top, and then ridged material at the bottom, play a part in why this feels so out of proportion. My guess is that they fitted this on their smallest size and just graded up without testing because somehow the ribcage was enormous. This would make sense in the smallest size with it being a 24-26 inch waist and a 28-30 inch underband. The suspender straps are really wide which is fine but the suspender tabs used, and the way they have been tacked to the ribbon, makes it nearly impossible to attach them to stockings or the garters. If it wasn’t for the suspender straps I would have thought that I’d put on this piece upside down. The way that it fits, I could only suggest this piece likely to fit someone who is more of a triangle shape. Bigger underband yet hips and waist narrower.

    The mesh on this body piece is very soft and the elastics and metal components are quite heavy so it has already warped out of shape after a few hours of wear. The zip appears to be upside down. It zips from top to bottom not bottom to top. I’m above average in height and yet the zip tends to buckle on the back as if there is too much length.

    Overall I am disappointed in this set, I wouldn’t recommend wearing it outside of the house or count on getting too much wear out of it. Things I’d like to see change would be multiple sizing on the garters, getting better wires for the bra as well as adding in adjustability i.e. sliders on the bra band, suspender + thong, and perhaps a use of power mesh instead of a brief mesh on the suspender so the tension is more even to avoid warping.

    What are your thoughts on Lounge Underwear? Id love to hear from anyone who’s tried especially those from the top of the size range.

  • Introducing Overture Lingerie

    Introducing Overture Lingerie

    Whenever there is a new lingerie brand I get very excited. Now imagine that excitement when I find out that new brand is a small band/fuller bust specialist based in the UK. Overture lingerie is a boutique London based brand that has just launched.

    They specialise in band sizes 26-34 and cup sizes F-HH. While that may not seem like a very large size range, for a small brand it is a huge investment to create 30 sizes. They have launched with two colour ways, with a brief and thong as well as a robe. Overture is definitely a luxury brand but the attention to detail in design is well worth the price tag.

    I was gifted the thong in a size 16 and the bra in a 32HH in the Espresso range. I’m definitely more of a size 16/18 so the thong is a bit on the small side but definitely wearable. One thing you should know about this brand is that it is manufactured in Poland. If you are well versed in the bra world you’ll know what that means straight away.

    For those that don’t know, Polish bras are known for their narrow wires and deep cups giving a much more lifted silhouette. It is the opposite of a minimising effect and its great if you are looking for a rounded shape.

    Comparison of wire shape between Overture and Panache. Overture wire finishes at the same point but follows the natural shape of the breast root more.

    So lets be honest, this brand is all about the bra, the knicker and robe make a nice outfit but the bra is the star of the show. It’s made from Bespoke Swiss embroidery and has non stretch silk straps. It’s finished with rose gold hardware that is very subtle.

    Here I’m wearing the initial bra in a 32HH.

    It has an Illusion cup, a 3 part invisible tulle base layer overlayed with two part cup of the abstract Swiss embroidery. It also has a sling made of the same illusion tulle to help with forward projection. This bra has used a balconette wire but has a 1cm illusion drop so it looks more plunging than it actually is. The lower embroidery gives the wearer the option to wear more open necklines with only the invisible tulle on display.

    Full disclosure, I was sent a bigger bra after wearing the first bra a few times. I found I needed more space mostly in the height of the cup and the 34HH which has been modified into a 32J gives me better results. Unfortunately I still had the same issue with this bra so we decided to try the other colour way in the modified 34HH=32J. Something I didn’t realise while looking on the website is that the tulle between the different styles is different. The tulle on the black bra is much softer. It great for those who find tulle can be a bit scratchy or irritating. Unfortunately if you are a bigger cup size like me it doesn’t offer the support that is needed and can easily be stretch and warped out of shape.

    32J in the affogato range

    Something I would change is the overlocking of the tulle cup. It faces outwards but because of where my tissue sits in the bra it shows on the espresso range. The reason its not this way is so its smooth against the skin. So no irritation from the stitching. One other thing I’d change is the straps or more specifically the length/adjustability. I find the neckline appears quite long without the amount of tension that is need from the straps so it can appear to gape.

    One aspect that I really love about this bra is how light it is. It’s something very unexpected for a fuller bust bra, as some can resemble scaffolding. When I first unboxed it I thought there was no way something so delicate could hold up my boobs. It really does achieve the mission the brand set out to do, a bra you can forget you are wearing all day yet luxurious enough to wear out again all night.

    The thong is simple but comfortable

    I’ve worn both styles of bras a number of times and there really is a large difference between colour ways. The bigger the cup I’d definitely go for the lighter colours, if a smaller cup size the espresso will work well. I’m actually very surprised how much I’ve worn the lighter colour bra. Those colours are not normally my first choice but it has been so nice to wear and I’ve ended up preferring the embroidery.

  • Studio Pia – Naga Review

    Studio Pia – Naga Review

    These items were purchased by myself, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

    It’s hard to believe Studio Pia has only been around for 5 years. With a strong brand identity and a commitment to sustainability, they have found a loyal legion of fans across the world. And It’s easy to see why. Easy fit sizing, the use of peace silk, iconic embroidery and unusual colours, there is something that would appeal to nearly every luxury lingerie consumer. I’ve purchased from studio pia multiple times at full price and in the sales, directly from them and through select boutiques that have stocked them. This order in particular was via the wonderful Garnet District.

    Suspender styled as a harness brief.

    I had this ordered in for me in sizes 9 for the bra and Large for the thong and suspender as these are my usual sizes. It’s important to note that this version of this set is the new and improved version. The bra is now a 3 part cup compared to the original version which was only a 2 part. The 2 parts are still in some boutiques across the world and on resellers pages online so make sure if you are on the top end of the size chart that you get the 3 part, the fit is much much better.

    The thong fits very true to size and there is no diversion from how all their thongs fit. The suspender does feel slightly bigger in this style compared to some of my others ones. There isn’t much to be said about the suspender and thong as they are classic silhouettes from studio pia so they are as expected.

    Here you can see the suspender is tightened as far as it can go.

    The bra on the other hand is quite different to styles I have had previously from them. I do have a longline bra from them previously but it was in silk and the cradle of the bra was lacking as was the depth in the cups. This bra the cradle has improved greatly and the 3 part cup has created more depth so the wires can sit flatter. The shoulder straps are fully adjustable and they are also detachable at the back to change it from regular shoulder straps to cross over ones. The 3 part cup is very delicate. The top of the cup uses clear elastic tape to keep the embroidered edge in place. The cradle and the lower parts of the cup are lined in a very fine tulle.

    Fine mesh reinforces most of the bra.

    It is key to mention, technically I’m two cup sizes bigger than what this bra can fit. It is the life of a big boob owner trying to squeeze into the luxury lingerie that’s available. Trying this bra on and taking photos was great but wearing it out for a day was torture.This it wasn’t anything to do with it being too small. It was to do with the boning used.

    With long line bras you do have to use boning most of the time to keep the band in place, otherwise it tends to roll up. The problem is boning In the wrong place or placed in the wrong direction can be very painful to wear, especially on bigger sizes. If you have protruding ribs or belly I’d warn against wearing this for any long period of time or if you expect to bend or sit at all.

    I’m not a stranger to bra injuries but this was next level discomfort.

    Another thing I will note is that I thought the proportion of the set was a bit off. I think it’s perhaps because I have seen so many beautiful people wear it but without even realising they were all wearing very small sizes. It hadn’t even crossed my mind but obviously the scale of embroidery looks different when the body wearing it is bigger. I felt like it looked messier and less obvious, like the snakes got lost on me. I do also think this set would benefit from a highwaisted thong. Because the suspender and thong are so small and sparse on embroidery, the longline bra seems quite unbalanced and too heavy when worn together.

    Overall it’s a beautiful set and definitely one for any lingerie addicts collection but I wouldn’t want to wear it for any long period of time unfortunately. Great for photos and short wear or all day wear if you have a straighter body shape.

  • Agent Provocateur, Anytime but not any size.

    Agent Provocateur, Anytime but not any size.

    Agent Provocateur made a bit of a song and dance about expanding their size range at the start of 2021. I for one was very excited. I used to be a very loyal customer but as my body changed I was quickly sized out. Being one of the biggest names in the lingerie industry, this size expansion has been long awaited.

    This size expansion is one brief size, one band size and one cup size above their usual offering. It’s advertised up to a G cup but it fails to mention that it goes from a F to a G and skips the standard FF on a U.K. bra size chart altogether.

    When above a DD you can pretty much exclusively find everyday plain bras. What’s harder to find is something in the AP aesthetic in larger cups . So what they’ve given us is exactly what we already have access to just triple the price and with a worse fit. AP notoriously runs small or inconsistent so the one plus side I thought would be easy access in stores and the ability to try on. Turns out these styles are in store but not in the newly expanded sizes to try. Only up to a DD.

    I took the risk and ordered the Brigette set online for the total price of £195. I have sister sized to a 36G, my regular bra size being somewhere around 32H/HH. I also ordered the matching roll on girdle and thong. The thong I ordered in the size 6 which is the equivalent of a UK 16 and the roll on girdle in a 5 which is a UK 14.

    It arrived in their standard e-commerce packaging, the foldable pink box tied with the black ribbon. As I’ve said before, I haven’t ordered from AP in quite some time and the difference in packaging compared to other luxury brands is quite lacklustre. Visually its iconic but very flimsy.

    The set itself is very nice but not iconically AP. The fabric used is a micro fibre, something you’d see at Calvin Kline or in sports wear. Think seamless underwear. So in term of its Anytime description I guess it does fit the bill although I resent the idea that fun colourful silk and embroidery is considered not appropriate at ‘anytime’.

    The bra fits well enough or as expected for a sister size. The girdle fits well but I’m glad I went smaller rather than bigger. The thong I wish I got a size 5 not 6. I find the rise is really long and that’s saying something as I’m 5’9 with a long torso. I’m not sure if it’s the fabric used that has caused this but I find it kind of hangs down at the gusset when worn for a few hours.

    The bra is a 3 part cup, two part foam with the third part the lace top and it is surprisingly comfortable. The cup lacks depth at the bottom, an issue that is usually found when a pattern is scaled up from a smaller size without the adjustments needed for bigger sizes. There are a few details that I’m really impressed with and I hope to see more of. One of which being where the hook and eye closure is, the strap is padded. It is honestly such a nice detail, sometimes my skins gets irratted from the bra band so this was a nice luxurious touch. I also love the fabric choice mixed with the leavers lace. So it very much fits the anytime theme, its elevated basics that are wearable with the modern wardrobe.

    Here you can see the lack of space in the bottom of the cups.

    I’ve found myself wearing this set more and more as times gone on, most commonly just with the thong rather than the girdle. I find it really comfortable to wear, it still looks new after a few washes and it works really well under clothes. So while this isn’t the size expansion most were hoping for this set for the price isn’t bad and it has worked its way into my regular rotation which is saying something with a lingerie wardrobe the size of mine.

    Overall I’d say this range is good but not great, I wouldn’t buy again at full price but I’m happy with the set that I have. What are your thoughts?

  • Adina Reay Fran review.

    Adina Reay Fran review.

    It’s been slowly coming around for awhile, but there are now options for luxury lingerie for the fuller bust customer. Adina reay is one of these brands that focusing on the luxury fuller bust market and currently serves the dd_G 28-38 customers. It doesn’t cover the entire fullerbust range as that would be huge, but it’s a very good start.

    I ordered the Fran set in red. The bra in a 28FF initially and the suspender briefs in a small. When it arrived it was clear that the 28FF was far too small so I exchange it for a 28G. The process to exchange is fairly simple. You just email Adina Reay and they send through the document for the courier pick up. You do have to call the courier company to arrange the pick up, for me this was really hard. I struggle with calling people, it gives me huge anxiety I literally put it off for a month because it gave me so much stress. It would have been great if their was an online option.

    The knickers are so comfortable to wear! The mesh is super soft against the skin even with all the vertical detail panels. I’m surprised how well they held up stockings. I wore this set for 6hrs walking around and sitting and they stayed in place no worries. If you are on the smaller side of your size measurements it may not be the same. I’m on the upper end of small so it worked for me. My one major concern if you would wear these knickers with the suspenders all the time is how well the fabric would hold up to the constant pull of the stockings. The fabric warped a little when I wore them for 6 hrs, I’m not sure how much more they would warp if worn regularly.

    The bra feels beautiful on but it doesn’t feel super secure. It’s made from the same really soft mesh which feels beautiful against the skin. I’d heard that this style ran big that’s why I initially ordered the 28FF. I can confirm it does run big in the band but only because of the materials used in construction. So I’ve had this set for awhile and I’m finally reviewing it. The main reason for the delay is because at first I didn’t like this set on me. But slowly I’ve noticed I’ve been reaching for this set to wear. It’s perfect for those lazy days when you want comfort, nothing to delicate or fussy and more support than a bralette. It’s definitely not one of the most supportive bras I own but it’s definitely one of the most comfortable.

    My only regret with this purchase is that I didn’t get a 3 piece set. I like the suspender knickers but I find I wear them only as normal knickers without the stockings. They always seem like a good idea but never actually end up being used as much. This set doesn’t actually come with a matching suspender which explains why I went with the suspender knickers all those months ago.

    All in all I’d say I like this set but I don’t love it. The bra band isn’t firm enough for my liking and doesn’t give as much support as I would like. The suspender knickers are ok. I’d much prefer a separate suspender and normal knickers, preferably seamless. I think its a good brand but next time I think ill try a product that perhaps has more structure and support to it and hopefully a 3 piece set.

  • Katherine Hamilton Abrielle review.

    Katherine Hamilton Abrielle review.

    This set has been gifted to be by Katherine Hamilton. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

    I really love it when brands do a 28 band. I love it even more when they actually make lingerie I want to wear. Usually its hard to find that perfect combo of fashion/comfort/fit in one brand but Katherine Hamilton is giving all us D+ gals what we have been wishing for for years.

    I was gifted the Abrielle set in the navy (also comes in black) in a size 28H and the high waisted briefs in a size 12. This set retails for 206 GBP or roughly $370 AUD.

    So these are not my usual sizes. I’d say I’m a solid 28GG and a Solid size 10. I was advised to size up in this bra as it came up a tad small. Ive tried Katherine Hamilton before and I know the briefs I had back then came up small so I went ahead and ordered the next size up. I’m not sure if this is true for all the products but I would generally say if in between sizes, size up.

    I absolutely fell in love with this set when I first saw it pop up on my instagram feed. It reminds me of I.D sarrieri but for Fuller bust people and I think it would be a lot more durable (Just guessing I’ve never tried I.D sarrieri as I’m sized out). I think the idea of the embroidery being so detailed and petit really appealed to me as a fuller bust customer as usually they are not terms I would describe fuller bust lingerie with.

    We know this set is obviously beautiful so I’ll tell you a bit about this set that isn’t as easy to spot. The top layer of the cup comprises of French embroidery on a sheer mesh. This is what lays on top of the structural cup to give it the tattoo effect. The structural cup Is a 3 piece full cup with the additional side sling for forward projection. The top layer is mostly just floating very precisely on top of the structural cup and is held in place with some very well concealed stitches. You have the support of a full cup bra but with the look of a Demi bra. The straps are fully adjustable and the back as 3 rows and 3 columns of hook and eyes in this size. The straps are wide enough that they don’t dig in but not so wide as to feel bulky.

    This is seriously one of the most comfortable bras I have ever tried, I feel like it was made for me. It feels firm and supportive without feeling it like its digging in anywhere. I think this is because of the specialist wires Katherine hamiltion has developed specifically to combat the issues that usually arise when wearing a bra as a full busted person. Out of all the bras I’ve tried in my life, I feel like this one has the best combination of fit, comfort and fashion. Its like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

    The briefs at first I thought weren’t going to fit me. I have particularly wide thigh bones so it was a bit of a stuggle getting them on. I was so afraid I was going to rip them! I slowly wiggled my way into them and when they were on they fitted perfectly! They were slightly big on the waist but I definitely couldn’t size down in them, I would 100% rip the size 10 if I tried to get them on. I’ll take slightly big waist band over ripped knickers any day.

    This is definitely one of my all time favourite sets, the only thing its missing is a matching suspender belt! I have seen a sneak peak of the upcoming collection and I’m happy to report that there is some absolutely drop dead gorgeous lingerie sets heading our way and I did spot a suspender for one of the sets. I’m saying goodbye to my money already as I NEED everything from the next collection.

    Why wait for the next collection? Shop this set from Katherine Hamilton now, available in sizes 26-36 D-HH.

    Elly x

  • Lara Intimates Clio review

    Lara Intimates Clio review

    Lara Intimates take two!

    So you may have realised that I’ve purchased and reviewed products from this brand before. My first experience from them was good, but didn’t quite meet my extremely high expectations. This time the company has sent me a few products to try out and review and here are my honest as always opinions.

    I was sent both the classic briefs and hipster briefs in my regular size 10 and the Clio bralette in a 28G all in the limited edition green. The briefs retail for £20 and the bra for £55.

    So to put it simply, I flat out love these products. I’ve been wearing them constantly since they arrived and I’m very glad they sent me two briefs because I like to wear matching sets and there is no chance I’m doing my hand washing everyday. (You can machine wash these in a laundry bag)

    The hipster briefs.

    So why do I love them? The briefs are so soft against the skin and just a pleasure to wear. I don’t have a bad word to say about them. There isn’t a lot of difference between the two brief styles apart from the classic brief has slightly more butt coverage and a very slightly wider gussset.

    The classic brief.

    The bralette is pretty much perfect. The sizing on this is more accurate than the previous Ava style I tried. I find this design is better suited to my size. The straps are padded if you are above a DD+ and if you are a G or above there is an internal sling to help with support and projection. My breast are pretty front and centre so I get a little bit of wrinkling around the sling section as I don’t have much tissue there. And at the front there is very slight spillage. This isn’t a problem for me at all but it just gives you an idea of the cup shape and coverage if you are a similar size and positioning as myself. Also important to note that Lara has its own sizing system so make sure you use it before ordering!!!! It’s very straight forward and easy to use and it’s been the best online one I’ve come across.

    All Lara intimates are made to order to minimise wastage. They do keep a few items in stock in their most popular sizes and colours. The maximum wait time for these made to order intimates is around 6 weeks.

    I’ve been wearing this set so much that I’m going to order the same bra in black with all 4 bottom options because I’m seriously obsessed!!!!! I can’t wait to see what colours, styles and sizes that they will bring out next, I’ll be eagerly waiting and wearing my current Lara sets to death.

    Elly x

  • Avocado lingerie reviews

    Avocado lingerie reviews

    You read that title right, multiple reviews in one little blog post! As you may know, Avocado is a favourite brand of mine when I’m looking for supportive but still beautiful fuller bust bras. I’ve purchased from them a few times in the past but these two sets were gifted to me by the brand.

    I was sent the Misia HCQ bra and briefs and the Silk Gardenia HCQ bra and briefs. Both bras are a 60G and briefs are both medium.

    Visually I liked these bras when they arrived, but when I tried them on I loved them, especially the Gardenia bra. I thought at first that it may seem like too much coverage. Combined with the beige/gold tone I thought it might look a bit too old for me. Goes to show that Anna from Avocado knows what will suit me better then I know myself! The golden tones work perfectly with my skin to work as a perfect beige everyday bra. It’s the fanciest everyday bra but I’m calling it an everyday bra because I want to wear it all the time! It fits me perfectly, the embroidery is beautiful, it’s supportive and it gives a great shape. It’s also super comfortable. What more could you want from a bra?

    The matching briefs are a bit big for me. They wouldn’t be my first choice of style of bottoms but they are functional and comfortable but if I dare say it, slightly daggy. What makes them not so perfect for me is the amount of beige coverage.

    The second set fits very differently even though they are the exact same size. The briefs sit a bit lower and definitely feel small on me. The bra is a bit bigger in the cups as well. The reason for this I believe is the difference in materials used. With the first set the embroidery is very full and very ridged. This set is made of a very fine mesh and delicate lace so it has more give in it. It also doesn’t quite have the same construction as the first bra. What I mean by that is in the gold bra the embroidery goes all the way up to the shoulders providing extra lift. The taupe bra does have this feature but the materials don’t have the same strength or rigidity. This is why it feels less supportive even though technically they are the same type of cup.

    The shape of avocado bras really work for me. The wires are quite narrow and they work well for my close set breasts. There is enough depth in the bottom of the cups, something that can be a struggle to find with other brands.

    So if I measure myself and go by Avocados size chart technically I should be ordering a 65F. I’m in between bra band sizes and the advice is to size up. I go for a 60G as I find the bands can run slightly larger. This is not something I would recommend doing unless you like your bra band quite firm.

    These sets from avocado will set you back around $150-$180 AUD each. I know that may sound like a lot, but cost per wear they are my cheapest bras. They are specifically a fuller bust brand and they offer over 50 sizes which is a huge achievement for a brand of this size.