Recently I have read post after post about women who can only shop at one or two stores. Or can not buy pretty bras, or can't buy lingerie.
And while I think it is a great end goal to walk into Victoria Secret/La Senza/La Vie En Rose/etc.
I am in dire need of sharing a few places for those who want to stop at 180... Or for those who've lost 50 lbs and want to treat them self now... Heck! You can simply do it for the sake of making yourself feel better as is.
No one should have to feel like they can't buy attractive undergarments if they need a larger or more unusual size.
I am going to put a
for any companies I have worn product from so you can figure out which I know first hand... I am NOT... Repeat NOT listing any companies that had poor workmanship with a site but I will list a buyer beware at the end.
I am going to put a
where a clothing line crosses over to another area. i.e. Bras is one part but full clothing line offered as well.
So I will start with bras (panties and shape wear also sold there):
First I am going to give you the low down on bras...
DD = E
DDD = F
For the most part... But not all brands are equal so here is a site to measure properly, and find out what size you are in each brand. It will also give you an idea about companies that carry your cup sizes:
http://www.thebraconnection.com/faq/sizes-intro.html
Now I am at a loss for many of the smaller cup sizes but know many stores carry those (which you will likely find in the main clothing stores I will list further in) but for those who think pretty bras do not come in anything over a C I am here to tell you another story:
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http://www.panache-lingerie.com
Panache
has multiple lines:
They have Atlantis which is a padded line padded with water for a more natural look and ranges from a 32-38 AA-D depending on your needs.
Panache Profile can range from 34-44 D-G depending upon band size with cup size.
Panache Superbra often ranges from a 30-38 (sometimes a 40-44) and anywhere from a D-K.
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http://www.glamorise.com/
Glamorise.
Plus size bras and shape wear.
Depending on your needs they have 38-58 A-J.
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http://www.goddessbra.com
Goddess.
Sizes range from 34-56 (m-4xl) B-J
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http://www.jms.com/
Just My Size.
Sizes range from 38A-58J.
Apparel from 14W-40W.
They have a neat Shop By Shape feature.
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http://www.braboutique.com/
A full store... In location and online. Will ship to the US as well as Canada.
Legs Plus Inc. & Bra Boutique
5867 Leslie St.
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M2H 1J8
Phone: 416-497-2350
Fax: 416-497-2361
They carry a lot... And are VERY helpful!
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http://www.secretsfromyoursister.com/
If you live close enough to Toronto then arranging a proper fitting and sizing at THIS store is the way to go. It is not cheap but certainly worth the treat.
Now I cheat... I go in, get fitted, find makes and models I like... Keep track, buy one... MAYBE two and then go home and ebay the rest of the colours in that style. *naughty grin*
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Buyer Beware:
Simply Me - Very cute, great pics... Low price... Not supportive. Really not supportive. Sizing is not British Standard... Really great if you are only wearing it for about 15 minutes... *wink*
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Corsets and Lingerie:
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http://www.allureleather.com/
Um... The Diva line carries up to a 3xl.
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http://www.mildtowild.ca/Merchant2/m...egory_Code=PSL
They have 1x/2x and 3x/4x items.
- Clothing line... Not the store.
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http://www.lecurve.com/servlet/the-t..._lingerie/Page
1xl-3xl
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http://www.largesizelingerie.com/mm5/
34-58/A-J, 16W-38W, 0X-6X
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http://www.biggalslingerie.com/
1x-12x... Yes. 12 x.
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http://www.sheerandsultry.com/
1x-6x
OMG their stuff is cute! I totally want to get a few of them!
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Stores that cover almost everything:
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http://www.curvydiva.co.uk/
Bridal wear to naughty wear... To the accessories with both.
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http://www.maximumwoman.com/
Maximum Woman with Maximum Style. 14+
Everything from the Junior Plus - Lingerie... And I was seeing things up to a 7xl.
I actually know the women who started the company.
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*WHEW*
I am taking a break for a bit... this is round 1.