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So recently I heard an astonishing statement from someone in my yoga class. "Wearing a bra causes breast cancer. And under-wires are the worst." What? This can't be true. Every woman I know wears a bra. And what about men who get breast cancer? I'm sure they don't wear bras. As soon as I got home, I searched for some facts to back this up. I did find a lot of info "claiming" the same Read more
We're kicking off swimsuit season 2011 with a five-part guide to picking the best swimsuit to flatter your body shape. Whether you want to maximize your curves, minimize a belly, or support a big bust, we'll pick the best suits and tell you what to look for. First up: small-busted women. You're baring all in a swimsuit, and having a little something up top enhances your curves, makes your waist Read more
We live in a weird world, and at times news headlines seem more fiction than fact. Just this week we saw Bradley Cooper speaking fluent French, discussed Kim Kardashian's 20.5-carat engagement ring, and giggled at Anthony Weiner's wienergate. So take this quiz to see if you can tell the difference between the legit and the made-up news. Source: Flickr User Helga Weber Take the Quiz Read more
Teaching at a yoga studio means I meet a lot of free-spirited folks. One student told me she stopped wearing underwire bras because she heard they can lead to breast cancer. This idea has been circling around that wearing a bra all day compresses the lymphatic system of the breast, resulting in accumulation of toxins that cause breast cancer. Just about every woman I know wears a bra, and most Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CWTMommy is one of them. She is on a mission to find the best nursing bra on the market. Here's one of her latest reviews from her My Experiment With Nursing Bras blog. Ok, so before I write my review, I want to try something new using the Leading Lady online description of the product: Style J126640 (3 out of 5 stars) Beautiful mesh lace frame Seamless Read more
Jessica Chastain just arrived back from Paris Haute Couture Week, so it's not surprising that her SAG Awards look is a little edgier than most. Her royal blue Calvin Klein Collection column dress has visible underwire cups and a notched neckline, both pretty unexpected on a red carpet that's been full of ball gowns so far. Although her dress is a little futuristic, her hair recalls an earlier Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and CWTMommy is one of them. She is on a mission to find the best nursing bra on the market. Here's her latest review from her My Experiment With Nursing Bras blog. Drum roll please . . . and the winner is . . . a classic underwire bra! The specific one I tried from Leading Lady is style J126640 ($26). I've always been an underwire kind of girl from as long Read more
When we say one-piece wonder, we mean it. A bodysuit slims, defines your curves, and never adds bulk under your hip-hugging denim, skirts, or trousers. The bodysuit had a major moment in the '90s, but we're newly obsessed with the undergarment-cum-wardrobe staple — and you will be, too. In understated silhouettes, or dressed up with underwire, lace, and cutouts, a bodysuit should be worn just Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! For many, especially the well-endowed among us, choosing bras can be potentially as demoralizing as bathing suit shopping (though for different reasons). The trouble: If you head to a nonspecific shop, you flounder on your own. At old-school lingerie stores, while they know their stuff, you're likely to get felt up by an Read more
When you're heavy on top, finding a sports bra is downright frustrating. Most aren't made for women who are over a D cup — let alone DD-H. Even if you do manage to squeeze yourself into one, you end up with a very unattractive uniboob and barely there support. When Freya — one of my favorite bra companies — came out with an active line, I was overjoyed. (Without divulging too much, I have a Read more
