Valentine's Day Offerings

After my husband subtley hinted at a particular corset type outfit from Bras N Things that he might like to see me in, rather than simply dismiss the idea outright, I took myself in and tried it on.

Eeek! Abort abort! 

This is the "Pin Up lace and mesh corset" from BNT. 

I CANNOT recommend it as a working solution for anyone of a DD cup size. In fact I think it only caters to breasts up to a B. There is no support in it, and I have to say when I tried it on, the effect was simply nothing short of ridiculously comical.

Storm in a D Cup

Firstly a welcome to our newest contributor, K, of The Life and Times of K.We hope you enjoy her posting and her viewpoint as much as we do.

-Dataceptionist

Have you heard of this company?

Storm in a D Cup is an online store who stock bras in sizes from a D-cup onwards (all the way to an L! - although not in every style).
They stock bras from well-known brands like Freya, Elle MacPherson and Triumph.

The website offers a good range of everyday bras, sports bras, maternity bras, swimwear and sleepwear.
And... (wait for it...) pretty bras! I don't know about you, but at a DD-E its nearly impossible to find a supportive, comfy bra that doesn't make me feel 'matronly'.

Check some of these out:
This is the "Antique Rose Minimizer" from Triumph.

Its sized from a 10 to 18, Cup DD to G.

There's a matching brief and g-string too (*sigh* - I heart sets)










Or this one, which is the "Isabella Lace Bra"by Le Mystère.

This one is sized from a 10 to 16, cup-sized D, E and F (no DD? - bizarre) and has a matching g-string too.









Storm in a D-Cup are currently offering a $5 discount voucher if you sign up to their monthly newsletter (so I did).

Because its an online store, fitting is always going to be a bit tricky. There's a link on the site to a Fitting Guide, and there's also a 100% exchange/return policy within 30 days.

There is a store in Bondi Junction (fittings by appointment only), but what I really love about this set up, is that they have your size. I always get the cranks when I find a bra I love, and its made in my size, and its not on the rack! ARGH! I'll order online to get what I want any day.

The bras aren't the cheapest (department store prices) but for the sheer convenience, I'm willing to give it a go.

I haven't actually ordered anything from this website yet, but as soon as my $5 voucher comes through I'll be placing an order. And I promise to blog about the result.

Have you had any experiences (good or bad) with Storm in a D-Cup? Let us know on the comments page.

Website: http://www.storminadcup.com.au/

Facelift

People...

Its time for a facelift here at DDD ... I had always dreamed of creating something beautiful and sexy and lacy myself but it's not going to happen.

I say we need to scour all templates available and change it up...
What say you?

Ie; (bit of a fan of Exotic Mommie ATM)

Tahlia Lace Contour Bra by Short Stories

I was fairly pleasantly surprised by this bra actually. After admiring it on the model, I almost automatically ruled it out due to sizing but entered the shop anyway.

Buying a pretty bra IN A STORE usually ensues plarva that is unsurpassed.

Support & Comfort- 4 / 5
Very sufficent indeed, I thought the seemingly flimsy straps would not be up to the job.
But so far after a dozon (? or so) washes it's still in good nick indeed.
Although... perhaps don't go on an ocean extream adventure as I did in it?

Overall Look - 5 / 5
Going out on a limb here, but I think it's... well perfect. Looks good on, breasts well covered and supported. What more could I ask for?
I keep meaning to rip off the obnoxious bow but that's my only qualm.

Wearability - 4.5/ 5
I wear this one alot. Gives me a good enough line to wear it under most things, and is sexy enough to wear out at night and feel good about myself!

Price - $45.00 on from Bra's N Things

Size Range - 10D-18E

Colour Range - Black & Misc... mine is Black and purple but the website seems only to have black but I've seen black and aqua and black and baby pink in stores.

Other Accessories - Satin Trim Boyleg and Mini V String

Website - http://www.bnt.com.au/

Shameless Dream Strapless Bra by Le Mystere Lingerie

So the hunt for a new strapless bra continues. I'm depressed that walking through my local shopping mall hasn't yielded a purchase yet. So I settle into my laptop and shop with my fingers. Having had a small degree of success with Zodee.com.au, and knowing they will at least carry my size I hit up their website again. Sadly choices are limited. *sigh*


I settle for the Shameless Dream Strapless Bra by Le Mystere, a brand I've never heard of before, but looks fancy. Its expensive. The only piece of lingerie I have that cost more is my torsolette I bought for under my wedding gown. Expectations are high......

Support & Comfort- 3 / 5

Hmm, not good. Not horrid, but not great.

Overall Look - 4 / 5

It really is a shame I'm not loving it as the fabric is quite lovely and the colour is ok.

Wearability - 3 / 5

I'm not keeping it. For the price, frankly I want more. I want to LOVE it. I HAVE to love it, to justify the cost to myself. While not the ugliest and most ill-fitting thing I've ever put on, I just.... don't....want to keep it.

Price - $85.00 on Zodee, or if You're a member you can get it for $80.75.

Size Range - 10DD-18F

Colour Range - Black and Nude

Other Accessories - appears not.

Website - http://www.lemystere.com/

Stockists -List of Australian Stockists at their Aussie website including Zodee, where I got it

http://www.zodee.com.au/womens/le-mystere-lingerie/shameless/le9755/

Have you got/worn this bra and disagree? I'd love to hear your opinion on it!->

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Catalina Strapless Lace Full Cup Underwire Bra - BnT

So my strapless bra sort of died. It was beginning to buckle in the foam underneath the cup, just above the underwire and eventually I had to face the fact that it simply didn't fit anymore. It seemed like it did, but my enormous bosoms were simply too heavy for the poor thing. I've currently got 2 x Fine Lines Strapless numbers, reviewed last year by PrincessEmma. So off I went in search of one in my size. 

ARRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

It was with great dismay I discovered that this bra doesn't go up to F. (I should have looked at Em's review, which clearly states the cups only go B-E, but it never occurred to me that this "old faithful" of mine wouldn't go to F!)

I've had I think 5 of these bras over the years in black and nougat, first discovering them in about 2000 when a friend bought one for her wedding. After no luck with Fine Lines I resigned myself to having to go out in search of a strapless bra for big boobs....

Support & Comfort- 1 / 5

No support.

Overall Look - 0.5 / 5

Horrid! It sort of pancaked my boobs in a most unattractive way.

Wearability - 0 / 5

As soon as I put it on, I took it off virtually. It wasn't a maybe, it just wasn't. It sat too low on the breast-line, and while pancaking me, cut me off above the nipple. Its hard to describe. Its not that it didn't fit properly, I suspect it did. But it made a small double boob in trying to be tight enough with the support.

Price - $39.95. Disappointing this didn't work because its SO affordable.

Size Range - 10-20, D-F

Colour Range - Ivory and Black

Other Accessories - appears not.

Website - Catalina at BnT.

Stockists - Exclusive to Bras N Things.

Have you got/worn this bra? I'd love to hear your opinion on it! ->

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Polkadot - Beautiful by Triumph

I've literally just purchased this bra and I'm thrilled with the fit. I'm wearing it right now as I type.

Beautiful is a story by Triumph of larger bras for "curvy" women that are still pretty and sexy. I must say I think they've nailed it mostly.

Support & Comfort- 5 / 5

Fantastic fit, really pleased.

Overall Look - 4.5 / 5

Great look, very pretty and makes my boobs look great.

Wearability - 5 / 5

At this point, no problems, quite snug and don't feel like I'm going to pop out at all.

Price - $59.99 rrp but if you're quick, DJ's has 30% off in the post Christmas sales.

Size Range - 10-18 DD-G (Hell yeah for supporting larger cups!)

Colour Range - The colours shown above only.

Other Accessories - A "Hikini" brief only, shown above which is a bit of a bummer, would have liked a G. Sizes S-XL

Website - http://www.triumph.com/page_19352_Beautiful_by_Triumph.php

Stockists Triumph have dedicated stores shown on their website, are available at DJ's or Find online at BellaForma, Blest Bras or Zodee.

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