Tag Archives: Body Image

Swimwear options to a J cup: big splash or damp squib?

Every woman deserves decent, well fitting lingerie: and for me that includes swimwear and sportswear. It is impossible to underestimate the impact negative body image and a lifetime of inadequate bras has on girls and their willingness and ability to engage … Continue reading

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A challenge to Debenhams…

Much has been written about Debenhams’ latest campaign, declaring war on ill-fitting bras by offering £5 off vouchers in exchange for a fitting. On one hand, I’m happy that high-profile stores like Debenhams are investing in bra-fitting awareness. On the … Continue reading

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Campaign for HAH beauty

Yesterday’s post about the problematic phrase ‘real women‘ sparked a fascinating and challenging debate on Twitter about the language we use to describe – and categorise – women’s bodies. If we abandon the phrase ‘real’ women, what term do we … Continue reading

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Bravissimo L-ead the way again.

High Street boob champions Bravissimo are once again blazing a trail on the high street with the launch of their first L-cup bra. Bravissimo started, as many of our big bra buying careers did, as mail order only; but over … Continue reading

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Kelly Brook disappointed with boobs, Busts 4 Justice disappointed with Kelly Brook.

Now she probably meant to say it in that consciously self-deprecating way British people do sometimes to endear themselves to others, but Kelly Brook’s declaration that her boobs are a “big disappointment” as they’re “not super perky because they’re big” … Continue reading

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