Lingerie Trends

Women with large breasts report back pain and psychological problems, as their breasts are linked to poor posture and are seen by some an an obstacle in the dating game.

As a result, some seek breast reduction surgery, but we think getting the right bra — and the right attitude — goes a long way to alleviating any problems.

Admitting that it ‘boobed,’ Britain’s largest lingerie seller, Marks & Spencer, has dropped its £2 surcharge for bras larger than a DD cup.

The company bowed to pressure from a growing group of women who claimed the extra £1.50-2.00 charge amounted to a tax on larger breasts.

Marks & Spencer, Britain’s biggest lingerie seller — charges an extra £1.50 to £2 for its DD+ bras.

While the store claims the additional charge reflects special design features, angry large-breasted customers point out the chain’s rival stores charge one price regardless of size.

A woman in the US was spared serious injury, or worse, when the a bullet fired at her by a burglar was deflected by the underwire in her bra.

Local police Sargeant Eren Stephens Bell told the Detroit News: “We need to get some bulletproof vests made from that. It is some strong wire.”

Made by Niki offers brides a choice: a ‘heavenly’ or a ‘devilish’ bra and knicker set.

Both the bra and panties come complete with detachable Rosary beads for use if and when needed…

The bras and panties are available in Limited Edition of 100 for the heavenly variety, and only 30 for the devilish version.

An ill-fitting bra may be one cause of painful breasts.

large-breasted women want to get something off their chests: don’t stare, don’t overcharge, and don’t discriminate.

Big breasted women in the UK claim they are being discriminated against by companies which charge a ‘tit-tax’ on larger bras.

NEW YORK — A woman is suing Victoria’s Secret, claiming the lingerie company’s latest secret is that it stole her idea for a bra whose straps can be worn different ways. Katerina Plew, a 38-year-old mother of four, including triplets, said she filed for a patent for her invention in the hopes of making some money [...]

With its magical ability to make mountains out of molehills, it is the secret weapon in many women’s lingerie drawer. No wonder the push-up bra has been hailed as the greatest-ever fashion invention.

Whether concealed in lace or held firmly under wraps in no - nonsense Lycra, the fact that can no longer be hidden is that British breasts are getting bigger. In less than ten years the average bra size has grown from a 34B to 36C.

Dita von Teese, 35-year-old dancer known as the “Queen of Burlesque” is to be the new face of Wonderbra.

The world’s only brand of Numbered Limited Edition lingerie (Made by Niki) will release the Loveletter Collection on January 2nd in stores worldwide.

“It’s well known that as a population, we’ve all been getting bigger,” says Dr Joanna Scurr, a principal lecturer in biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth. “The larger we become overall, then the larger women’s breasts will become. There is not any evolutionary reason breasts are getting bigger: it’s simply a consequence of us all becoming generally bigger.

Sizing up the market is crucial in the battle to sell clothes. Which is why Marks & Spencer, with a keen eye on the developing physique of the average British woman, has taken steps to expand its lingerie department. The company is to stock J-cup bras for the first time to cater for gradually increasing breast measurements. That means its range will include four new sizes at the upper end. Previously it stopped at G, but will now offer GG, H, HH and J.