In talking with my teenage daughters recently I realised that there is a little confusion out there about cup sizes and how they change as you go up and down the back size chart. I dare say that most men also suffer from this misconception. The confusion seems to lay in the cup size, for…
Rather alarmingly a large number of women (and particularly those with a smaller bust size) report that they don’t use a sports bra when they exercise, making do with their regular day to day bra instead, which they feel is supportive enough to cope with their workout habits. We are sorry to disillusion you if…
Non Wired bras, once the only choice available to women, lost their popularity with the rise of the underwire which was largely held to promote a better shape, offer more support and generally have a more fashionable and attractive look. Apart from a loyal set of traditional customers, literally no one wanted a non-wired…
It’s that time of year again, silly season approaches bringing with it the usual round of sophisticated soirees, cocktail evenings, office parties and seasonal celebrations. It’s usually about now that we start to feel slightly panicked that we haven’t lost that extra half stone we have been promising ourselves all summer and wonder frantically what…
Many women feel a little hesitant when it comes to choosing swimwear after a mastectomy. Feeling body conscious and often with low self-confidence many ladies tell us that they couldn’t imagine getting back into a swimming costume, much less a bikini, after their breast surgery. Anita takes great pleasure in restoring the confidence of ladies…
It’s an unavoidable fact that every girl needs a proper bra wardrobe. We are not talking about storage here ladies, we don’t mean that your bra’s need a special closet dedicated to their care, no no, we are talking about a variety of different styles and shapes to cater for all your underwear needs. No…
Waste not want not our grandmothers used to tell us and this old adage still holds true today. If we take care of things then they will perform better, last longer and deliver more bang for our buck. A sports bra is one of the more expensive pieces of kit that you will be investing…
We have a little tip for any of you who are feeling as cold as we are in this chilly snap. Rather than shiver your way through the journey to work and then huddle in your coat at your desk all day (because once you feel really chilly it seems to stay with you all…
Many riders mistakenly feel that a sports bra is an unnecessary luxury and in the current financial climate decide to save their money for other more ‘essential’ pieces of kit. Some are perhaps under the common misconception that a well-fitting regular bra will do the same job so why spend the money? However horse riding,…
Sports bras are usually labelled as suitable for low/medium/high impact and we have found over the years that this can cause some confusion amongst the wearers. The language speaks directly to the level of exercise that you are planning to undertake, the levels of ‘impact’ relate to the intensity of the exercise and the breasts…