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Aerie Bras: 2012 Update

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Jan 292012

Editor’s note: I am pleased to bring you this update on American Eagle Aerie bras, written by guest author Mallory K. She found our page on Facebook, and it only took one conversation with Mallory for me to recognize how well she was going to fit in (literally; she’s a 30A) with our itty bitty tribe here at 32aa Bra. Aerie fans, this one’s for you; enjoy. –Amanda

I work for American Eagle Aerie, and I wanted to update you guys on some of the new Aerie bras that have been released over the past year. Finding bras online that fit just right is tough, and sometimes bras even vary in size within the same brand — so we’d love to have you stop by an Aerie store for a personalized fitting. Check our website to find one in your area.

Drew: “The Party Girl”

Double Whoa!
Coming in as a Double Whoa, Drew is the most push up that Aerie offers in a bra. She adds two cup sizes! Drew is very similar to the VS Miraculous bra, but in my experience it’s a lot softer and more comfortable to wear.

Drew does start at a 32AA; however, like the Aerie Emma bra, this one can be an awkward fit in the smaller cup sizes. There is so much padding that even on full A-cup breasts, it tends to gap at the tops of the cups.

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Felina Victoria Bra Review - On Sale in 32A, 32B

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Jan 162012

I got the Felina Victoria balconette contour bra from my boyfriend for Christmas, and it’s a winner. Unfortunately, it also seems to have been discontinued… that figures. Why must this happen with so many of the bras I love? Can’t a curve-challenged chick get a break? The good news: I did find this bra still available and on sale in sizes 32A and 32B.

It’s a lovely, elegant demi-cup style with lightweight underwires that don’t come up too far at the sides — perfect if you’ve got a short torso and perky, high-set breasts. (Yes, that would be me). The balcony cut means the cups are set a bit farther apart than they are on other Felina bras, which I like; it makes for a much more comfortable fit.

Find out where to buy this style after the jump.
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Review: The Little Bra Company Mercedes

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Dec 132011

Wendy and I each tried on a different size in The Little Bra Company’s Mercedes bra, so we decided to review it together.

Wendy: I really love the overall style and color of the bra, even before I put it on. I got size 30B in the gorgeous dusty pink. It’s a great color! But I’m partial to pink.

Amanda: I got a 32A in the slate gray, and it’s really beautiful. And I feel the same way about the style… elegant, well-made, high-quality fabrics.

Wendy: How did you do size-wise?

Amanda: It seems to run smaller in the cup than I expected. The fit in the band is great. In the cups, it almost works but I notice a slight quad-boob thing going on. Also, I am spilling out the sides a little. Not sure if I’ll find the B cup too large, though. I may be between cup sizes in this brand.

Blush Dreamgirl Push-Up Bra Review

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Dec 032011

Blush Lingerie - Dreamgirl push-up bra set

Pure romance.

This is a review of the Dreamgirl push-up bra, by Blush Lingerie. I learned about this company from Avec L’amour, an online intimates boutique with a special category for bras that fit well on small-breasted women. The owner, Lisa, is one of my best resources for information about size and fit — especially for AA and nearly A bras.

She’s the one who recommended I try the Natori Feathers, to which I am now completely addicted. An elegant, sophisticated piece, the Feathers bra fits me perfectly in a 32A — with no gaps in the cups. The Dreamgirl push-up, another of Lisa’s favorites (available for purchase at aveclamour.com), has a similar fit: perfect for the nearly A or fuller AA woman who tends to have trouble filling out standard A-cup bras.

In fact, I would even say this style runs a bit smaller in the cups than the Natori Feathers — but perhaps this is because I’m not used to push-ups. It certainly does its job, as far as providing lift and a bit of a boost in size.

The padding is substantial, but when I’m wearing the bra it does not look fake and does not create a significant change in the lines of my natural silhouette. I think that’s because the cups are spaced fairly wide, so you don’t look or feel squeezed (the all-too-common phenomenon I like to call “boob-smash”).

Affinitas Back-to-School Tuition Scholarship Giveaway

Everyday Bras, Lingerie, Petite Style, Savings 1 Response »

Sep 052011

Who went back to school this semester? You’re probably done with all your back to school shopping by now but when you picked up all your new notebooks and pencils, did you remember to get yourself some new undies? If not, how would you like $1000 worth of new Affinitas lingerie as well as $1000 for tuition?

Affinitas Intimates is holding a contest and all you have to do is send them some pics of your favorite back to school looks, like them on facebook, tell them where you go to school, what you study, and what you want to be when you grow up. Also, pick out your favorite new style from the new fall line. For complete rules, go to their website. The contest ends on Sept. 18, so hurry up!

For those not familiar with Affinitas Intimates, AAmanda tells me they are primarily a fashion lingerie brand and that their small-scale sizing makes them a good fit for petites. The new fall line, called “Forbidden Romance” features chemises, bras and bustiers ranging from everyday to occasional nights. Band sizes start at 30 and cups start at A. Also new for fall is the Parfait line with band sizes also starting at 30, but with a fuller cup fit ranging from D to G.

(Hat-tip to Affinitas and Body Magazine)

Sporadic Deal of the Moment for Tuesday, June 21

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Jun 212011

So… remember yesterday when I said these deals don’t happen every day? As fate would have it, the universe is messing with me again and I was apparently mistaken. Here are today’s members-only deals…

Sporadic Deal of the Moment

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Jun 202011

Libertine Bra In Black on sale for 54.99

This Libertine Bra, normally $75, is on sale for $54.99 at Beyond The Rack

I’m poor but I still love to shower my wife with lavish gifts, so I’m always on the lookout for a great deal. I’d like to do a regular Deal of the Day type thing, but these deals don’t happen every day. Instead, I’ll post them as soon as I see them and hopefully you can take advantage. Also, I’ll try to focus on good stuff – not “Buy one get one free Hanes bra at Kmart!” You can find that stuff on your own. Rather, I’ll put up the stuff you might miss.

A few weeks ago, I mentioned a deal on Between the Sheets at Zulily. That deal is unfortunately gone, but Zulily has come through again with up to 60% off Sophie B and while they don’t go smaller than a full A-cup bra, they do have some nice cute-sexy chemises and undies.

The other tiny deal today is at Beyond the Rack with bras and panties sets by Chantelle and Passionata. Bra sizes range from 32AA to 36H and undies stretch from XS to 5XL! The discount range varies from product to product but panties are less than $35 (normally $50) and the most expensive bra is $65 (usually $90). I’m kind of partial to the stripey bra to the left, but that’s just me.

Admin edit: Here's my favorite. --Amanda

Again, please note that both of these sites are members-only, but registration is free and no real personal information is collected until checkout. Also, these sales are VERY limited time only or until stock runs out.

Wacoal Petite Convertible T-Back Bra Review

Size AA, Wacoal Petites 6 Responses »

Jun 182011

The latest petite bra by Wacoal.

With the introduction of their new convertible lace T-back petite bra, Wacoal has won back my undying love. Not that they ever really lost it, but I was a bit put off when they discontinued my beloved 75317 petite padded t-back. Why am I so quick to forgive? Because this new t-back bra is very similar to my old favorite, only better!

As my regular readers know (thanks for listening to me complain about this yet again!), I’m terminally cursed with uneven shoulders due to scoliosis. The classic bra strap style causes me no end of problems: either the straps won’t stay up, or they are too tight and I can’t raise my arms without the band of the bra riding up.

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No more leopard prints for me.

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Apr 112011

Size on the tag: 32A. The tag lied.

I’m not very photogenic, unless you think ghouls are attractive. There are maybe three pictures of me on the internet in which I don’t look dead.

In this case, the leopard print bra wasn’t helping.

I was mostly wearing 32AAs at the time, but a representative of the Felina and Jezebel lingerie brands assured me that this bra “fits very nice on skinny girls who don’t have much to work with.”

Uh huh…. no it doesn’t. Huge gaps in the cups, and the band gave me bruises.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: ow. my ribs.

Don’t write off Felina completely, though, because they do have some halfway decent bras that are not padded up to your neck and will not try to suffocate you.

But if you come across a pink leopard Felina push-up, keep your distance. Walk away. Do not mess with dangerous animals.

abercrombie kids Push-up Bikini Controversy

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Mar 272011

Watch it here on CNN.com.

Scary image.

Ok, firstly I agree that this is totally messed up.

Secondly, I am tempted to order one of their bikini tops because I bet it would fit me just as well or better than those of the “adult” counterpart Abercrombie & Fitch in XS, plus they are cheaper. They are cute too: abercrombie kids Push-up Bikini Tops

Thirdly, why can’t A&F just make smaller bikini tops for small adult women to make it even? I don’t know if I should be happy or angry that they are making push-ups for girls. Good for us small petite women, but entirely unnecessary for young girls. Wouldn’t it make sense to just not make push-ups for girls and then make available some smaller sizes for adult women in general?

Our society is so messed up.

Secret Swimwear Sale at Sugarchilli

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Feb 262011

Sugarchilli is an Australian site specializing in petite push-up bras and padded bikini tops. These secret discount codes are for the first 50 customers only, so you better be quick… go get yourself some cleavage, already!

If you can’t quite bring yourself to buy a bathing suit while it’s still winter, they’ve also got some bras on sale right now.

The itsy bitsy bras, bikinis and tankinis start at 8AA (30AA in US sizing). I’ll add to this post later today with more information about the products.

Gilly Hicks Bra Review: Maren, part 2

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Feb 232011

Reviewer: Anh-Dai
Age: 20s
Bra size: 32AA

This review is for the Gilly Hicks Maren bra, a push up balconet in size 34AA. I chose the light gray color.

I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package because I didn’t realize that there would be some mesh type of covering on the bra with discreet gray polka-dots. Already, I liked the appearance of this bra a lot!

Editor’s note: I know I’ve already posted about this bra, but I couldn’t resist publishing Ahn-Dai’s glowing review here.

I still have one 34AA Maren left. If you want it, speak now!

Of all the Gilly Hicks bras I sent out to my test-drivers, this balconette style has been the biggest hit.

Gilly Hicks Bra Review #4: Caitlyn

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Feb 182011

Gilly Hicks Caitlyn Plunge Push-Up, 32AA

Reviewed by: Erika
Age: 20s
Bra size: 32AAA

Overall rating: 4/5 stars

Gilly Hicks’ Caitlyn bra is a plunge push up bra made from 73% Nylon and 27% Elastane [Spandex].

The one I received was a plain, navy blue bra. It seems to be well-made.

The only thing I have a problem with is that the bottom of the inner edge of the cups flares out a bit, which looks a little awkward. It’s not noticeable under a shirt, so it’s not too much of a problem.

I’m not a fan of bras with tons of padding, so I was happy that the padding on this one was fairly minimal despite being a push up bra. There’s just enough to make my breasts look shapely and feminine.

I was excited to wear a bra that actually makes me look like I have breasts without looking ridiculously fake.

The cups are a little big on me, but I’m a AAA not a AA so that was to be expected (I can sometimes fit a AA if the cups run a little small, so I was kind of hoping this one might).

Other than that, the fit is great and it’s extremely comfortable. Definitely a bra I wouldn’t mind wearing every day.

Gilly Hicks Bra Review #3: Jordan

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Feb 142011

Gilly Hicks Jordan Push-Up, 32AA

Reviewed by: Jessica
Bra size: 28AA – 30AA
Age: 22
Overall Rating:

3/5 stars

This Gilly Hicks bra is pretty and delicate. The bra I received [GH "Jordan" balcony style with removable push-up pads; one-row, 3-column hook back closure] is a light pink color with no frills, which I really like. It’s a nice, basic bra.

While it looks well made overall, I did notice some pilling in the front. This makes me wonder if it was perhaps a manufacturer’s error or something, as I have heard these bras are usually very well made.

The fabric is very smooth and comfortable. As my band size is tiny, I had to hook the bra on the last setting.

I was shocked at how tiny the cups were. I usually wear Aerie bras in size 32AA and I have found the cups on those to be much larger in comparison to this Gilly Hicks bra.

However, the cups were just the right size on me. There was a bit of a gap in the front due to the band being a little bit big (nothing a simple sewing job wouldn’t fix though).

Under clothes, the bra made me look extremely flat chested. This bra is great for basic, everyday wear, but did not help me look filled out at all. Even though the bra has some padding, it did not seem to help.

I think this bra would be good for some girls, but I didn’t like the way it fit on me.

*Editor’s note: Like most mainstream brands, Gilly Hicks does not carry band sizes below 32. Since Jessica should really be in a 30AA, I decided to try on a 32AA Jordan bra myself to check if the band actually runs true to size; it does seem to.

Gilly Hicks Bra Review #2: Abby

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Feb 122011

GH Abby Plunge Bra, size 32AA

Review written by: Renee
Bra size: 28A – 30AA
Age: 20
Overall rating: 3/5 stars

Gilly Hicks’ “Abby” bra is well-made. It’s fairly plain, but I’m not one for designs and frills so I like that.

It has a soft, plush band that does not dig into the skin. The fabric (89% Nylon, 11% Spandex) is lightweight, comfortable, and smooth.

It also has features that make it easy to adjust: convertible straps and a convertible front strap (with two size settings) that connects the cups.

With my having such a small band size, I obviously chose to convert the front strap to the smallest setting (this was not an easy feat – I had to use a safety pin to remove one of the pieces of the strap – but at least that shows that it will stay in place!).

Even with this adjustment, the bra was too wide on me.

However, I was impressed that the cups aren’t obnoxiously large. They are on the small side. I filled them out fairly well in comparison to other cups that drown me, and they provided a nice lift.

I like that the cups are plunge – this bra is perfect to wear with v-neck tops. It really does not have a lot of padding; I personally wasn’t a fan of the shape it provided when I tried it under some of my tops, I felt it made me look flat.

But if you are at least a 32 AA and like a very natural look, I would recommend this bra.
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Aerie Bras: 2012 Update

Drew: “The Party Girl”

Felina Victoria Bra Review - On Sale in 32A, 32B

Review: The Little Bra Company Mercedes

Blush Dreamgirl Push-Up Bra Review

Affinitas Back-to-School Tuition Scholarship Giveaway

(Hat-tip to Affinitas and Body Magazine)

Sporadic Deal of the Moment for Tuesday, June 21

Sporadic Deal of the Moment

Wacoal Petite Convertible T-Back Bra Review

No more leopard prints for me.

abercrombie kids Push-up Bikini Controversy

Secret Swimwear Sale at Sugarchilli

Gilly Hicks Bra Review: Maren, part 2

Reviewer: Anh-Dai
Age: 20s
Bra size: 32AA