Tag Archives: Plus-Size

H&M say no to real women…

Ever thought there was something not quite right about H&M models? Or just assumed that over-enthusiastic retouchers had edited out the certain je ne se human from its models along with the normal skin texture and traces of arm hair? … Continue reading

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‘ello ‘ello Elomi…

I confess, I’ve not paid too much attention to Elomi before. It’s easy to focus on your own bra size to the exclusion of all others, and despite being Freya’s big sister I’ve managed to miss out on getting to … Continue reading

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Simply Yours respond to ‘plus four’ backlash

Last week, a debate about Simply Yours’ fitting advice video prompted a backlash from the boob blogging community. Why, we asked, when all of us were failed by the plus-four method and are now happily rehomed in bras that fit … Continue reading

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The myth of the ‘real woman’

Ultimo have announced that a further seven women have joined their ‘real women’ campaign to model Ultimo, Miss Ultimo, and Ultimo Couture on ultimo.co.uk and in Debenhams stores. It’s got us thinking. While there’s no doubt this and other ‘real … Continue reading

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Star in a Bra competition 2011

If you’re an aspiring model, a fan of free undercrackers, or simply like getting your knockers out, Curvy Kate are looking for even more curvy girls for this year’s ‘Star in a Bra’ competition. Would-be Bra Stars have until March … Continue reading

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