tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14450039901583330602024-03-12T19:29:45.441-04:00Busts of GothamBusts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-89529779922186801032014-02-27T12:28:00.000-05:002014-02-27T12:50:39.060-05:00Licensed to Eww<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Why can't everything I like align properly? But seriously. I have a problem when I try to update my outer wardrobe as much as I do what's underneath. Certain *ahem* things just get in the way. I'm not even talking about my boobs--they're doing everything right. The problem can come right down to the designs on a garment which would look totally fine on someone with a smaller sized chest.</div>
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My adoring love for Yellow witnessed in the likes of Cleo <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/cleo/george-balconette-5731/" target="_blank">George</a>, <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/cleo/lucy-5851/" target="_blank">Lucy</a> and Freya <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya-swim/sunset-boulevard-banded-halter-bikini-top-3580/" target="_blank">Sunset Boulevard</a> makes me happy. Even in the midst of Winter I want to cover myself with the sunshine color.<br />
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Recently I found myself at the Brooklyn Industries store on Broadway and after a quick stroll spotted a pretty yellow sweater to try on ...which ended in hexagonal horror.<br />
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This beautifully designed sweater just couldn't be more intentionally booby if it tried. Had the pattern been set a little up or down it could have worked on more curvy women including myself. If the nice little pair of of circular patterns weren't dead set right on the bust line I think it could have maybe been worn and loved. Oh, how those dreams went starburst.<br />
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How it looked with a 30G bra underneath:<br />
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I'm not alone on this either. The solo online review (at current time of writing this post) says it all from a supposed "34B" wearing a size Small. I reckon she's much closer to my size because I'm also wearing a Small in the photos above.<br />
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While I disagree with "Dori" on the color (it's basically Mustard Yellow) we are both in the same boat when it comes everything else.<br />
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It's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to unwearable fashion that <i><u>drives me crazy</u></i> and registers on<br />
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Some of the other offensive culprits? Handbags with pairs of awful, gaudy pockets reminiscent of your own handbags.<br />
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And let's remember some of the worst offenders of them all: pants butt pockets with adornments too unbelievable <i><b>they hurt mine eyes!</b></i> Now, I love a good denim metal button and even find men's vertical button fly perfectly acceptable. When you place a pair on back pockets it's far too nipplesque and ruins an otherwise good pair of dungarees (my mom would be so proud to hear my use of that word).</div>
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I'm well aware we live in a breast-obsessed society but I just believe fashion goes too far sometimes into really icky territory. Check out my new Pinterest Boards dedicated to this topic:</div>
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/bustsofgotham/fashion-boobs-handbags/" target="_blank">Fashion Boobs - Handbags</a> & it's counterpart <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/bustsofgotham/handbag-dos/" target="_blank">Handbag Do's</a></div>
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Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-67290791973841943882013-08-09T14:03:00.000-04:002013-08-09T14:03:25.406-04:00On Sale Now at Zulily.comIt's lunchtime and there are some great deals on Zulily right now.<br />
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Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-59851284365945559112013-08-06T23:56:00.000-04:002013-08-07T01:12:16.498-04:00Happy National Underwear Day, nay Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday was "National Underwear Day" 2013 and <b>Freshpair.com</b> threw a celebration in Times Square. Although I missed the events in-person I can tell you that I view it kind of like having a weekday birthday: You get to celebrate underwear <i><b>all week!!!</b></i> At least that's how it is here in the Bra-cave headquarters.<br />
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The midtown display of exhibitionism was an attempt on breaking the current Guinness World Record of a public group appearing in their underwear. Reports say 779 people were noted while the record holders from 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah number at 2,270, according to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/06/underwear-world-record-at_n_3714189.html" target="_blank">this The Huffington Post article</a>. I think it's a pretty great first attempt and who knows what may happen next year!<br />
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This actually had me wondering what other types of lingerie records have been set out there when I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/7000/most-bras-worn-and-removed-in-one-minute" target="_blank">"Most bras worn and removed in one minute"</a>. A lady named Mia Magma from Germany set this record just last July 17, 2012.<br />
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It's a shame the website cannot tell me what the record <a href="http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records-9000/most-sizes-of-bras-commercially-available/" target="_blank">"Most sizes of bras commercially available"</a> entails as the link is broken. Onward, Google...<br />
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As for Mia, I wonder what size and styles she wore!<br />
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Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-31855956045194436952013-08-06T11:00:00.000-04:002013-08-07T01:12:38.640-04:00I Heart Juna<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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People have been bicycling in this city forever but its biking culture hasn't been as fully mainstreamed as it is in many European countries ...like hello, Amsterdam! As of this Spring, bike lanes and the albeit mostly <i>Manhattan-centric</i> <a href="http://gothamist.com/2013/03/28/dot_releases_updated_citibike_map.php" target="_blank">Citibike phenomenon</a> (and, well, those who can bike over connecting bridges in the 45-minute ride limit)<a href="http://gothamist.com/2013/03/28/dot_releases_updated_citibike_map.php" target="_blank"></a> have been relatively embraced by many seeking another suitable transportation alternative to the MTA.<br />
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So something that's been around for a while is now being appreciated and it's only getting better.<br />
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So why am I talking about bikes? Because <b>Juna's</b> story is similar.<br />
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Juna herself as a shape has been around for quite some time in different beautiful palettes and pattern combinations over the seasons. When she debuted as a line of continuity colors in most recent years (was it really only 2011?) I was already a fan of her previous sister styles yet it took a little time to get acquainted with her simple shapely self.<br />
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In fact the earliest versions seem to have debuted by Panache brand, Masquerade. <b>English Rose</b> (SS09) and <b>Inca</b> (SS10) are both lighter color half cup bras and there may be versions dating farther back that I've yet to set my gaze upon. Inca most closely resembles Juna as we know her today. She is a pretty pinkish-coral combination of oval swirls almost reminiscent of small pieces of maki sushi or decadent tea biscuits all trimmed with tiny dotted, floral embroidered cups.<br />
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My lingerie drawer has been blessed with an explosion of color in many of her offerings. I am lucky to own each version of Sadie including her longline, Darcy, and arguably my favorite: Rihanna! Still there are lots more I keep an eye out for every day: Poppy, Ellie, Rita, Martha, and Cara from the most current SS13 season shall be mine soon!<br />
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The playful patterns really drew me in even before I discovered the great fit. I'd thought I could only get an adorable, well fitting half cup from Freya but now I had choice! I was a proud wearer of a Monet while still believing my size range was a proper 30ff and consequently wore the 30g half cups for the extra room! But since the style is very specific they weren't my everyday go-to bras. So all the other 30ff bras I wore really helped shift the renegade breast tissue back to its rightful place and a year later I ended up in a true 30g, which meant I really needed a 30gg in most half cups, sizing me out of those beauties! Enter Cleo half cups reaching a bit higher in both sizes and the height of the cups for a best fit. The earliest variation I own is the purple tartan Sadie in a 32g. It's the same cup volume as a 30gg but the particular season only ran 30-38 D-G. Yes, I settled on a bra I started on the final set of hooks. And oh was she worth it (still is).<br />
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Thing is that now starting with AW13 Freya is taking back my love by expanding the half cup ranges up to H cups. Now that they have the structural elements to construct even larger sizes I can see my drawer coming close to overflowing in the near future. Oh yes, I will choose to see the half cups as full-filling. <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">No rivalries here: I</span>'m a brand loyalist in that I love everyone equally who makes clothes that love my body. It's a celebration of women everywhere. Obviously some consumers might see the multitude of brands as competition for your devotion but I choose to see it has healthy competition. If we can have choice from an array of incredibly talented designers it can only be a wonderful thing. We're all better off for having each and every one of them.</div>
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I'm still hunting down some more of my precious Juna sisters and extremely excited by Spring 2014's lime green, yes even with the pink trim, Darcy.</div>
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So there's this perfect <a href="http://www.someecards.com/">www.someecards.com</a> card I stumbled across earlier this week (unfortunately it's not this one above). It was going to be perfectly appropriate for this post alas, it has disappeared from my memory (and cache it looks like, too). It simply makes a point about having the intent to do something but instead of making it a reality you think about it for so long that you actually forget it's still just living in your head.<br>
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That's been this blog and my life for the past umpteenth months. When I originally started this blog I was incredibly excited to have garnered so much knowledge about the intimate world of proper fitted lingerie and thought I was finally ready enough to make some proclamations of my own in the blogosphere. Life had some interesting events for me as it turns out. I have spent the former part of 2013 moving households (no small feat in New York City I assure you!!!), losing a great job I liked being a part of, working here and there to make ends meet which means all my time has been spent on keeping afloat. This has meant no time for participation in the Wonderful Webby World of Boobs which also has translated to not enough funds to buy new bras in order to write reviews. I've also got to catch up on months upon months of fellow busty bloggers around the net. All pending, of course. This post is kind of a whip to snap myself back into it and a confessional of sorts as well.<br>
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From the beginning I had promised myself to keep as professional (and omit my everyday identity) as much as possible so that I not only take a stand for bigger busts but to keep everything really relevant to the issues at hand. I would never want to talk about my <i>cats, worklife, boyfriend, etc.</i> at needless length if those topics had zero to do with actual bus(t)iness. So here I am laying it out on the table, doing something I hoped never to really do. Truth is that I couldn't imagine my life without having travelled down this path...<br>
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Of course aside from a few comments I'm not even sure anyone reads this, although I shouldn't really mind anyway.<br>
<br>And I'm not one to want to make excuses so I'm kinda forcing myself back to my passion here, putting much less pressure on myself to draft perfect posts (I'm not formally trained in the writing arts but hold myself to an incredibly high standard in all the work I do.) After all, I have fit many friends and some family in this time which means I'm not stopping there, so why should I here!<br>
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<div>Oh, and rest assured when I find it the image above will be rightfully replaced.</div>Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-27604446633215850412013-04-16T10:37:00.002-04:002013-04-16T10:37:51.546-04:00Delay after booby delay...Those who know me personally wouldn't be surprised when I say that I like to keep my blog and my boobs (my actual self) separate. However, I feel there comes a time when I need to be honest and now is one of those times. I had my first delay just after starting the blog last summer, it was kind of a writer's block and kind of a shyness about what to write about. It was an embarrassing numerous months-long delay. In the months that led up to starting the blog I witnessed tons of bra blogs debut and I wasn't sure mine would be any different or even necessary. This time I went through a few months of the immeasurable stress related to apartment hunting in New. York. Frikkin. City. Everyone knows this city is unlike any other and the real estate process is more than all time consuming. Add in a dash of career fluctuations and it made for a silent blog. But I am pleased to say that I am writing somewhat comfortably from my new abode and with a few more positive transitions I'll be back and better than ever in just a short while. Because what I've realized is that it is necessary for me, regardless of who else <i>is</i> or isn't reading. <br />
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I've made boobs my passion in everyday life but sometimes other women don't initially realize that it is coming from a truly good intentioned place deep within my heart. So this note is kind of a letter of admittance, guilt, grief, acceptance and still all based on love. <br />
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That being said, I have many pending posts from a CurveNY roundup, breasts in the media, boobs & stress, and many more reviews.<br />
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Interested in reading anything in particular? Please let me know and I'll do my best!<br />
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Admittedly I have an ongoing happy-sad love triangle with Freya bras. Growing up without proper support wasn't easy. Throughout adolescence I'd been told I was a 34C and deducted <i>maybe</i> I was a 34D and so spent all those years trying to find pretty non-padded bras that wouldn't break the bank. I fondly remember my excitement over solid cotton brightly colored 34D's from Gap Body but I was never drawn to floral pastels or anything overly girly. The multitude of options drastically slimmed back with my preferences. I would have to settle at least for comfortable basics even if I couldn't have more unique patterns or color choices that weren't available without a half-inch of padding.</div>
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So nowadays I've got a
firm grasp on how to handle my lady assets and I'm more than overjoyed,
nay, absolutely thrilled there is choice. Imagine that, fifteen year
old self! It is with sheer delight that I can own a bra that fits in a
nary heard of size outside the UK (where Freya is designed) but also
have it available in an unpadded and proudly branded pattern. See,
usually I'm a huge fan of imagery but would rather buy a shirt or other
item without branding or logos because I think it speaks volumes about a
company about the strength of their designs. Plus, I would rather not
be a walking advertisement at my own expense. I feel the <b>Ada</b> bra is
different. Freya were my first proper sized bra and even though it was a
plain nude which actually <i>hurt me </i>so much I had to gift it away
I'm grateful for their brand's existence because that first one was the only instance I've ever had like that. Not only do they offer a wide
range of cup sizes and bands for smaller frames like my own but as a
brand they really embody what it means to be feminine. Sure there are
the everyday and lacy necessities of <a href="http://www.freyalingerie.com/lingerie/essentials/jolie/underwired_plunge_balcony_bra.aspx?colour=white" target="_blank">Jolie</a>, <a href="http://www.freyalingerie.com/lingerie/essentials/arabella/underwired_plunge_balcony_bra.aspx?colour=black" target="_blank">Arabella</a> or the <a href="http://www.freyalingerie.com/lingerie/essentials/deco/underwired_moulded_plunge_bra.aspx?colour=nude" target="_blank">Deco</a> but
some days we all require something <b>especially fun</b> to really amp up our need to get dressed.</div>
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Ada is a classic balcony bra which Freya are pretty expert on. They
state the center gore falls a bit shorter than many other similar bras so it makes it kind of a plunging style though not a true plunge
per say, at least not as high up as a G cup when compared to my Deco
collection. It fits as comfortably as any of her other recent balcony
plunge sisters like the <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/ellie-balcony-d-g-1131/" target="_blank">Ellie</a> or <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/ivy-balcony-bra-1331/" target="_blank">Ivy</a>. The band is pretty stretchy as
Freya's are notorious for but still feels good on. This style is
generally quite a popular fit and works well on so many women from
reviews I've read. I would say the quality is great and the material
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The cup shape is quite natural and one I would label as 'pointy' in comparison to the well rounded shape Cleo bras give me which I generally prefer. It actually kind of disappears under certain types of clothing or specific fabrics like a heavier weighted cotton that provides some kind of shape in the darting. I would really prefer to own a ton of the padded half cup styles but the cups are really short and I would need something larger than the G-cup they top out at in the size range. (30g just doesn't cut it but a 30gg would be awesome if it were made one day!) Until then my only real choices are the true G-cups in balcony/plunges but I'm really picky about which ones I like even remotely enough to order it to try out. Because if I don't feel like it's worth at least a 75% or higher chance it'll work out for me, I know it's just time wasted ordering, waiting, trying on, returning, waiting for refund. Which can sometimes take more than a month.</div>
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Remembering back to my earlier years when I disliked anything tiresomely pink, lacy, floral or butterfly patterned I am so thankful for this complete antithesis! This rockabilly inspiration sports flying hearts, black inkspots, and the rockstars of the winged-insect world ‒ dragonflies! (*swoon*) Instead of the rose-adorned scroll-print toting <i>"I Love Mom"</i> it wears the love for Freya and is like it's been taken directly off a tattoo parlor wall. This version of "What's black and white and pink allover?" is anything but boring or outrageously girly. It's a full-busted rocker chic dream come true. Toss on some fully adjustable straps outlined in black trim, black-and-white polka dotted <a href="http://youtu.be/vPGTizdGwSc" target="_blank">bow-ties</a>, and you've made a fan outta me.</div>
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Normally I wouldn't go near a bra with so much of a sheer mesh upper layer and emphasis on that layer like an <i>Arabella</i> or <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/beau-plunge-1101/" target="_blank">Beau</a> style because it feels just somehow uneven in appearance. Obviously I was won over by this print for other reasons but I believe it's the print which helps balance out the sheer upper cup. The black embroidery trims both the bottom and upper parts of the band, both edges of the straps, and the black parts of the mesh upper cup play off the drawing outlines of the entire bra itself. Of course, the little black bows are helpful too in creating a sweeping feel to the v-shaped neckline which finishes off a perfect composition. <b>Wearable rock and roll tapestry! Rejoice!</b></div>
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Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-11170945763553896762013-01-31T19:05:00.003-05:002013-01-31T19:06:05.516-05:00Freya's 365 Days of Deco<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This month <a href="http://www.freyalingerie.com/" target="_blank">Freya</a> kicked off their <a href="http://www.freyadeco365.com/" target="_blank">365 Days of Deco</a> campaign.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Each month will see ten winners drawn which means you have a new chance roughly every 30-days! Simply visit the website and upload a photo of your <span style="font-size: small;">niftiest outfit supported <span style="font-size: small;">under<span style="font-size: small;">neath by any of the Deco range. </span></span></span>Prizes include new items in the Deco range and <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 17.7778px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">£1,000 stylist shopping spree! And it's open Worldwide so that means<span style="font-size: small;"> hooray<span style="font-size: small;">, New Yorkers can <span style="font-size: small;">enter!</span></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Personal<span style="font-size: small;">ly<span style="font-size: small;"> I think it's quite ex<span style="font-size: small;">citing enough to put together your own stylin' 2013 Deco Calendar<span style="font-size: small;">! It's like a scrapbook of excelle<span style="font-size: small;">nt outfits you get to proudly show off<span style="font-size: small;"> and<span style="font-size: small;"> without ever having to give a <span style="font-size: small;">sneak peek, unless it works fo<span style="font-size: small;">r<span style="font-size: small;"> you and what you're wearing</span>!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A stunning ruby red and black number, shimmery lavender & black lace, the muted turquoise reminiscent of a deep sea dive. Perhaps a late summer availability?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">More contrasted piping/trim along the cups to match the darker straps, ala the <i>"Taylor"</i> and <i>"Ashlee"</i> versions of Deco.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I spy with my little eye what looks like a Freya Honey in Turquoise! YESSS!!!</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Freya Shape is launching this year available in Ivory for SS13 and the Black is likely part of AW13 collection. Included are a new Multiway, Strapless Longline and Moulded Strapless Slip<span style="font-size: small;">. There is a wide size range in most save the Slip which debuts in 32-<span style="font-size: small;">36 D-GG cups. Frankly, I'm hoping they expand those sizes just a <span style="font-size: small;">bit more with the Black<span style="font-size: small;"> colorway</span>.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-54083098811055438672013-01-24T21:50:00.001-05:002013-01-27T22:37:29.257-05:00What's Your Size Range?<br />
Many women find a bra they like that fits well and believe that's their size in every bra. There's a myriad of reasons this isn't the entire truth because behind each label there are different factors that comprise the make up of each bra.<br />
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It stands to reason most brands would have one or more designers responsible for each season's styles and the ongoing core or "continuity" lines, <i>you know </i>the ones available usually in Black, White and a "Skin-tone" year after year. The total fabric content also likely differs depending on whether it's made from lace, nylon, sheer mesh, lightly-padded for shape and security, the list goes on, really. Each material will grant a different level of flexibility and some remain rather firm.<br />
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<b><b>Online </b>Bra Size Calculators!</b><br />
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Measure in Inches<br />
Linda's Online (aka Linda The Bra Lady)<br />
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Measure in Centimeters<br />
Elektroniczny Bra-Fitter<br />
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Butterfly Collection<br />
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A Sophisticated Pair<br />
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It's really just a starting point. The only real way to find out if a bra will fit you is to try it on. Here are some examples of variation through the same brand.<br />
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I'm a huge <b>Cleo </b>fan. The colors, the patterns, the fit! I believe (after blooming early) taking about fifteen years to find the right size has me longing to make up for lost -and very necessary- wardrobe time. Give me the bright purples and neon greens any day! I found much of the 2010 through 2012 seasons to run either TTS or they may appear so and tend to stretch out rather quick. Most notably I purchased the <i><a href="http://brayola.com/shop/Panache/Eleanor-Balconette-Bra/776" target="_blank">Eleanor in Red</a></i> one band smaller and a cup size larger, 28gg, because I anticipated it would stretch somewhat given a bit of time. So I added an extender and wore this cherry tomato red pieced-cup bra with a lovely almost picnic-basket like embroidery a few times over the course of a summer week. Usually after a wash and dry a bra's elastic snaps back into place somewhat making it more snug. After only a few wears I had to leave the extender in my drawer because it was already perfect on the first set of hooks. I was shocked and definitely in awe. So I figured from thereon if the shape fits it was best to buy smaller bands so my new bras would have more life. As it turns out I would go on to purchase several more Cleo's in this size such as the <i><a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/cleo/bonnie-6191/" target="_blank">Bonnie</a></i> and the ever popular <i><a href="http://brayola.com/shop/Panache/Cleo-Lucy-Balconette-Underwire-Bra/5389" target="_blank">Lucy</a></i> in many colors.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">left to right: SS11 Cleo "Bonnie", SS10 Cleo "Eleanor", SS12 Cleo "Lucy"<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (all 28GG)<i><b><br /></b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">When one size seems to work a majority of the<span style="font-size: small;"> time there can<span style="font-size: small;"> still be<span style="font-size: small;"> size variations.<span style="font-size: small;"> As mentioned in <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bustsofgotham.com/2012/08/a-bra-of-gold-at-end-of-rainbow.html" target="_blank">an earlier post on</a><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.bustsofgotham.com/2012/08/a-bra-of-gold-at-end-of-rainbow.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: small;">my</span> first proper fitting</a> I<span style="font-size: small;">'<span style="font-size: small;">d originally been <span style="font-size: small;">fitted into 30FF's. After wearing <span style="font-size: small;">proper<span style="font-size: small;"> sizes</span></span> for </span></span></span></span></span>about 8-12 months I<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>noticed <span style="font-size: small;">the </span>need<span style="font-size: small;"> for</span> a slightly larger cup. I</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> wondered why because <span style="font-size: small;">my weight <span style="font-size: small;">rarely fluctuates outside<span style="font-size: small;"> a few <span style="font-size: small;">bac<span style="font-size: small;">k-and-</span>forth </span>pounds <span style="font-size: small;">and <span style="font-size: small;">never </span></span>enough to significantly alter th<span style="font-size: small;">e fit of my clothing</span></span></span></span></span>. <span style="font-size: small;">So <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">after </span>all th<span style="font-size: small;">e years spent wearing ill-fitting and <span style="font-size: small;">unsupportive <i>boob hammocks</i></span></span></span></span> the extra tissue<span style="font-size: small;"> ha<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">d over time</span> kind of floated away from the front <span style="font-size: small;">bust into the underarm and towa<span style="font-size: small;">rd the back but now ha<span style="font-size: small;">d </span>been brought forward where it should be.<span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2012/10/do-you-have-breast-migration.html" target="_blank">Claire at</a></span><a href="http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2012/10/do-you-have-breast-migration.html" target="_blank"> <i><span style="font-size: small;">Butter</span></i></a></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2012/10/do-you-have-breast-migration.html" target="_blank"><i>fly Collection</i> has a great <span style="font-size: small;">blog post<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">with<span style="font-size: small;"> examples</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Even in my <span style="font-size: small;">new found</span> 30G I still found variation depending on different brands and st<span style="font-size: small;">yles. <span style="font-size: small;">As of current time writing<span style="font-size: small;"> this I <span style="font-size: small;">fit and constantly wear a 30FF in Fantasie moulded cup styles as the 30G i<span style="font-size: small;">s still a bit too roomy<span style="font-size: small;"> leaving little air pockets<span style="font-size: small;"> inside the cup.<span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i>Fantasie's</span> <a href="http://www.fantasie.com/lingerie/essentials.aspx#Ava" target="_blank"><i>A<span style="font-size: small;">va</span></i></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><i> </i>from their core line is one of my favorite <span style="font-size: small;">bras and the first one I ever w<span style="font-size: small;">ore all day without feeling like I was wear<span style="font-size: small;">ing a bra. It's that comfy! Otherwise I tend to fit well into the 30G cut-<span style="font-size: small;">and-sew Fantasies</span></span></span></span></span> as well as Freyas which makes sense as they are sister brands and often design shapes are identical across both lines. That said, I own just a couple of these in Freya since I'm less a fan of the overall pointed shape<span style="font-size: small;"> they give me personally</span>. Not to be confused the similarly named AW12 Freya <a href="http://www.freyalingerie.com/lingerie/ada/aw12/plunge_bra.aspx?colour=tattoo" target="_blank"><i>Ada</i></a> is perfect in 30G and I loved the pattern so much I made an exception for it. Going back two seasons the Cleo <i><a href="http://brayola.com/shop/Panache/Cleo-Sasha-Balconnet-Bra/3229" target="_blank">Sasha</a></i> (AW11) technically fit in both a 30G and 30GG but the 30GG felt more secure. In comparison the cups are ever so slightly higher and more supportive and I feel better about bending over/moving about. However just as with the previous 28-band Cleo's this band stretched out quickly and it now wears on the final hook, sometimes second-hook when a bit of room is required (luckily I was able to snag it in the smaller 28H via <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/" target="_blank">Bratabase</a> and the shape is consistent).<br />
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Most of the above mentions are of unlined cut-n-sew types with the exception of <i><b>Ava</b></i>. Not everyone will find themselves in the following situation but most of the time I tend to need one cup size larger in lightly padded styles. It feels like there is just a tiny bit less room in there with more than just the outer defining fabric. And so it's usually a 30GG for me in padded bras like Cleo's <a href="http://www.panache-lingerie.com/cleo-by-panache/collection/21540856/Balconnet-Bra" target="_blank"><i>Juna</i></a>. A shape from the core line it's one that started long before her as she is well known today. Available in Black, Ivory and "Nude" shades <i>Juna</i> seasonally wears different patterns and shades such as the current AW12 <a href="http://www.panache-lingerie.com/cleo-by-panache/collection/21540752/Balconnet-Bra" target="_blank"><i>Darcy</i></a> with patriotic red, white and blue leafy heart print and the purple tartan AW10 <a href="http://brayola.com/shop/Panache/Cleo-Sadie-Balconette-Underwire-Bra/1080" target="_blank"><i>Sadie</i></a> below. The purple <i>Sadie</i> however was not available past a G-cup. Here is another exception made and purchased in the same volume however in a 32G, worn immediately on the final hooks and will eventually need altering to shorten the band. <a href="http://www.bralessinbrasil.com/2011/09/desperate-times-calls-for-desperate.html" target="_blank"><i>Braless in Brasil</i> has a good post on altering or shortening bra bands</a>.<span style="font-size: small;"> When I purchased <i>Juna</i> and her c<span style="font-size: small;">olorful </span>sisters</span> <i><a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/cleo/sadie-5891/" target="_blank">Sadie in Orange</a>, </i><i><a href="http://brayola.com/shop/Panache/Cleo-Darcy/6075" target="_blank">Darcy</a>, </i>and <i><a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/cleo/rihanna-6621/" target="_blank">Rihanna</a></i> I was still anticipating their bands to stretch out fast in a 30 and so bought the size down all in 28H's. They work well for my shape and I have a matching bra extender for each to get more wear in the long run. The only 30G bra I've found to work appropriately in a padded style so far has been Cleo's SS12 <a href="http://brayola.com/shop/Panache/Arianna-Padded-Balconnet-Bra/4301" target="_blank"><i>Arianna</i></a> which ran 28-38 D-G and I tried the 32FF and 32G but they were both too big in the band and the 32G was definitely too big overall! <br />
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For those curious, The earliest incarnation of <i>Juna</i> I've found was from just before my introduction to Panache and their Masquerade line: SS10's <i><a href="http://www.bratabase.com/browse/masquerade/inca-5566/" target="_blank">Inca</a>.</i><br />
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Being measured on average for a 30G is just the starting point as witnessed above. All of these bras are worn on a regular basis and all have their own slight variation on fit and shape although on the same body.<br />
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One reason we love them is because not only are they responsible for helping lift up some southern belles they are helping to dispel myths about big breasted women. Mainly, lingerie and brassieres are generally about function. That is bras play a supporting role in every woman's life as her busom friend. Let no bust be left behind! From episode 1's Norma having a custom made bra made by Cynthia, LiviRae are changing lives one pair at a time!<br />
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Were you tuned in? What are your thoughts? If you weren't able to watch the first full episode is available streaming at the link below on mylifetime.com. Go now and watch!<br />
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Check out Double Divas via link: http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/double-divasBusts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com8New York, NY, USA40.7143528 -74.005973140.3291728 -74.65142010000001 41.0995328 -73.3605261tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-55314281090928646992013-01-01T21:10:00.000-05:002013-01-21T13:53:01.316-05:00Compendium of New York City Lingerie Stores<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">**Originally posted 1st January, 2013 you will find a new, always updated version here**</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We're not really the ones to make New Year's Resolutions because we believe any time of year is a great time to jumpstart a self-improvement vow. January can be seen as a difficult time of year when we batten down the hatches in wintery Northern climates, yes even in New York City!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So during this reflective and warmth-seeking season we love the idea of reinstalling your own confidence <i>and</i> the self-esteem of a loved one by sharing a fitting day together. Take yourself and a loved one for a dual bra fitting excursion! Your best friend, aunt or sister-in-law could benefit both from a day with you and some newly uplifting underpinnings to point the year in a great direction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And because many of us are itching to firmly decide on resolutions the
first day or month can be an easily memorable one for a few reasons:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* That shiny, new fresh calendar feeling!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">* New bras, new you!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">* Numerologically speaking, The Number 1 is powerful and all about Potential, DO-ing, and is very Goal Oriented (hint: both January and New Year's Day are both represented by the #1)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's why we suggest taking a gal pal out for a fitting and a few new bras to kick start a wonderful year of rediscovering you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We've started our compendium of shops which carry 30- and 28- bands in large cup sizes. This is a starter post and <a href="http://bustsofgotham.com/p/nyc-stores-compendium.html">will be added to as necessary</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">* Highly Recommended with all stores especially boutiques: Call ahead to ensure they have a variety of styles for your size-range. Most stores accept walk-ins except where noted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Brooklyn Fox Lingerie</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">132 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211<br />
(718) 599-1555</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.brooklynfox.com/">www.brooklynfox.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Small Williamsburg boutique located just off of Bedford Avenue. Have recently introduced 30-bands in 2012 at least up to an F-cup maybe even a G-cup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Linda's Bra Salon</b>, <i>two locations</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Upper East Side/Lexington Avenue - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The original UES location. Carries 28+ bands, AA-N cups.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"> 828 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10065<br />
(212) 751-2727</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Murray Hill (3rd Ave/36th St)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"> 552 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10013<br />
(646) 736-1949</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lindasonline.com/">www.lindasonline.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Larger than the original UES location with the inventory styles to boot. Carries many sizes in 28+ bands, AA-N cups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Journelle</b>, <i>three locations</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">17th Street - Flagship (largest store)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: small;"> 3 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003<br />
(212) 255-7800</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Soho (Mercer St/Prince St)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span class="" dir="ltr"> 125 Mercer Street<span style="font-size: small;">, </span>New York, NY 10012</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span dir="ltr"> (212) 255-7803</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">Upper East Side<span style="font-size: small;"> (3rd Ave/73rd St)</span></span></span></span><span class="" dir="ltr"> </span><br />
<span class="" dir="ltr"> 1266 3rd Avenue<span style="font-size: small;">, </span>New York, NY 10021</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span dir="ltr"> (212) 255-7804</span></span></span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.journelle.com/">www.journelle.com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The "Flagship" location is the most likely to carry 30+ bands in larger cups in select brands/styles like Elle MacPherson, Evollove, Claudette, Fantasie. Carry 28-40, A-G cups.<span style="color: #999999;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>La Petite Coquette</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">51 University Place, New York, NY 10003<br />
(212) 473-2478</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.thelittleflirt.com/">www.thelittleflirt.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Centrally located independent boutique in Union Square area. Carry 30+ bands, usually up to a G-cup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bloomingdale's</b>, <i>two locations</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Upper East Side/59th Street</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"> 1000 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10022</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"> (212) 705-2000</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Soho</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"> 504 Broadway, New York, NY 10012<br /> (212) 729-5900</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com/">www.bloomingdales.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks to the larger busted ladies of the lingerie department Bloomie's carry Fantasie, Fauve and Freya. Most Essentials and some Fashion styles available. 30+ bands, usually up to a G or H-cup (and maybe larger).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The Town Shop</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">2273 Broadway, New York, NY 10024<br />
(212) 787-2762</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.townshop.com/">www.townshop.com</a></span><br />
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ladies really know breasts and are usually very personable. Great
selections of lingerie and swimwear, many sizes in 28-48 bands, A-J
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bra*Tenders</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">630 Ninth Avenue #601, New York, NY 10036<br />
(212) 957-7000</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.bratenders.com/">www.bratenders.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">By-Appointment-Only shop located within the Film Center Building. Specifically caters to the theater and film industry. Prices follow in accordance with privacy. <u>All sales final, no exchanges</u>. Carry 28+, AA-L-cups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Intimacy</b>, <i>two locations</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lexington Avenue</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"> 1051 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10065<br />
(646) 395-3885</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Upper East Side/Madison Ave</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"> 1252 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10128<br />
(212) 860-8366</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.myintimacy.com/">www.myintimacy.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Started carrying 30-bands by constant customer request! Appointments recommended, walk-ins may be accepted. 30+ bands, typically up to a G-cup (may carry larger).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bradelis</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">211 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10012<br />
(212) 431-5639</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.bradelisny.com/">www.bradelisny.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Japanese lingerie chain recently opened Spring 2012 in Soho. 30+ bands, up to a G-cup (cups run very small - they are labelled as a UK-size but fit like US-sizes. Ex. 30G "UK" fits like a 30F "US".)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Orchard Corset Center</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">157 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002<br />
(212) 674-0786</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.orchardcorset.com/">www.orchardcorset.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A real New York institution. The extremely talented staff can tell if your bra fits properly just by eye. Over your clothes! Carry 30+ bands, up to a G-cup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Saks Fifth Avenue</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">611 5th Avenue,</span><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span>New York, NY 10022</span><br style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">(212) 753-4000</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/">www.saksfifthavenue.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="color: black;">Carry Fantasie starting at 30-bands. </span>Although not shown online, this locations may also carry select Freya and Cleo, could only be available in 32+bands, D-F cups but still helpful to see styles in-person and possibly helpful to try on "sister" sizes.</span> <u>If they fit, buy them so the demand is there for the next season!</u></span>Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com0New York, NY, USA40.7143528 -74.005973140.3291728 -74.65142010000001 41.0995328 -73.3605261tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-18070716277879022272012-08-28T18:42:00.001-04:002012-08-29T00:07:26.418-04:00A bra of gold at the end of the rainbowIt all started with the first proper fittings. There wasn't an initial "Oh wow, this bra fits!" moment because it didn't happen in just one store.<br />
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It was Summer of 2010 and I finally got around to making an appointment at one of the more well-known bra-fitting chains with a location in Manhattan. Five months earlier, a lady friend I trusted at the time insisted I needed much more support than the 34D printed on my bra tag. The premise was simple: start yourself with an appointment, a bit of cash, purchase a few new bras and start fresh! I was so beyond ready to feel better about myself and be much happier on the whole. So during the hottest time of year, when out of sheer necessity women don the more revealing pieces in our wardrobes, I was having a mini-crisis about how my overthings were affected by my underthings.<br />
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I had no idea what was in store.<br />
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I'd read the online testimonials and even how Oprah & Co. lauded their services only to find out from my fitter that the 32F she had just put me in was still too large for my frame. The correct size would need to be smaller, <a href="http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2012/03/attack-of-killer-ddddddds.html" target="new">a 30FF—and a uniquely UK size</a>, although these particular stores did not stock anything below a 32. Instead of feeling better, I instantly felt freakish for being what I deemed to be an irregular size. I mean, I had been working in retail for some years at that point and never heard of bras below a 32. And didn't only the D's go into double letters? How then could my particular needs surpass this even "semi-normal" range? I was informed that they provided complimentary alterations to these gorgeous new bras should I choose to buy them. The downside was that I would have to wait an entire week and make a second pick-up visit.<br />
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I was stunned in so many ways.<br />
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As I put back on the unpleasant and unsupportive boob decoration I walked in with my heart sank. Was this my only option?<br />
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I left empty-handed but remembered another place which came recommended and immediately called for the next available appointment. And so the following day I went in ready to resume my mission that had abruptly left off the day before.<br />
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I must have been in my own makeshift “fitting room" more than an hour while the fitter was off simultaneously helping several other customers. Then it happened. This was it! The first well-fitting bra I decided on was an appropriate shade for my skin tone, a basic foundation "nude". <i>Boy was it tight!</i> But it fit well and I was in fact so happy that I walked out of the store wearing it all the way home. Upon arrival I trashed my old nude since my boobs now stood high like the first time you stand tippy-toed above a crowd and realize you can see for miles. They were absolutely delighted to be in a place they'd never before been! That was... until I took it off only several hours afterward. Surely there was some "breaking in" to do, which really means adjusting your body to a piece of clothing. In this case, the band and corresponding underwires were actually sitting in place against the ribcage for the first time, but I could tell something wasn't quite right. I had red marks all over and deep indentations that hurt. Thankfully there wasn't any broken skin but as happy as I was at the time, this newfound excitement was joined by an accompanying worry of having to start another entire day this way. I wasn't sure I could do it. And I grew very, very anxious. I scoured the web for every New York store listing and called the very next morning to find out who carried my new size. Some said they didn’t, while others offered promise.<br />
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What started as a daylong excursion doubled itself… then became a pseudo three-day weekend... and finally a week-long ordeal.<br />
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After calling and visiting the majority of New York's top bra boutiques and becoming frustrated in some way with all of the options (or lack thereof) I decided also to visit any and every store I thought might carry a variety of sizes. This included department and discount stores as well as liquidation outlets. I found myself longingly eyeing colorful offerings (like Calvin Klein and B'tempd) and then while thumbing through racks my eyes popped out of my head at tags I thought I'd never see: sizes such as 34E, 30FF, 30G all listed in UK sizes as well as their US interpretations (34F, 30H, 30I, respectively). I must have yelped out loud in surprise but didn't care as I rushed off to the fitting rooms in attempt to become my own fitter. By now there had been a bevy of bras on my body day after day <i>after day</i> and armed with a newfound self-taught knowledge of brawareness I could tell not only what visually fit but also what felt right. I told myself then that even if the colors weren't my specific preference at least I would find a great fit and it was a process of learning.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyG-D_lrOY9wxSBUo9_cQicDSzqhTUUwpw9r54HPp7m7jV9NXdk1Zrb-AZM3N-vFln2khYw27QH0cH4mMdKrRIDlXq9_MZ9nzZO8tRXmhJknPeI2RAYKHUpv7fcyemvR0y8OcNs9gjzk6/s1600/DD-Chart.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="316" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixyG-D_lrOY9wxSBUo9_cQicDSzqhTUUwpw9r54HPp7m7jV9NXdk1Zrb-AZM3N-vFln2khYw27QH0cH4mMdKrRIDlXq9_MZ9nzZO8tRXmhJknPeI2RAYKHUpv7fcyemvR0y8OcNs9gjzk6/s400/DD-Chart.jpeg" alt="Bra cup comparison chart: North American and UK sizes (image borrowed from Butterflycollection.ca)"/></a></div><br />
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In the end, I lucked out big time. Many women are likely to share a similar story when finally finding their correct size range. I prefer the phrase "size range" because a bra size is really just an <i>approximate</i> size based on your own ratio of measurements as well as other factors like your unique shape and where your breasts sit on the torso. I had some fitters insist on bringing me the same size repeatedly without considering the particular materials or bra shape. Still others couldn't bring me other sizes for lack of stock. It turned out my new sizes were 30FF and 30G (both UK sizes): two full bands smaller and 4-5 cups larger than the 34D (US size) I had been wearing, and a UK 30G is the cup size most stores maxed out at.<br />
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If New York really had it all, then why couldn't I?<br />
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Fast forward two years and many wonderful bras later. Although I still find myself at one end of the cup rainbow I know that smaller bands still seem a rare find but are absolutely essential for many women regardless of age or cup size.<br />
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It is the ultimate goal of this blog to ensure women possess a good <b>bra education</b> and are aware that smaller-backed sizes <i>do</i> exist. In fact some stores carry partial size runs of manufactured styles but may not carry the entire range due to lack of demand. It seems to remain a <i><a href="http://www.answers.com/topic/catch-22" target="_new">catch-22</a></i>.<br />
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We'll report on everything from small bands to full figure finds and where specifically YOU ladies can shop in New York City!<br />
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Because <i>we are the <b>Busts of Gotham</b></i>.Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1445003990158333060.post-68549875636521296202012-07-28T18:29:00.003-04:002012-08-09T21:02:08.228-04:00Good For One Pair<span style="font-size: small;">I've been obsessed with bras ever since my first proper fitting just 2 years ago. This blog is my continued story about living with a smaller backed, bigger bust in The Big Apple.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Catch up with me on <a href="http://www.bratabase.com/" target="_blank">Bratabase</a> and <a href="http://www.brayola.com/" target="_blank">Brayola</a> until this site fully launches.</span></div>Busts of Gothamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12997166581233463289noreply@blogger.com0