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The Dreaded Armpit Bulge – A Plus Sized Woman’s Nightmare

November 9th, 2009 by Catherine | 5 Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

You know what  I am talking about…the part of your boob that squishes out the side of your bra.  This overflow creates a lovely blob, preventing your shirts from laying right, or, even worse, sticking out the side of your cute, sassy tank top.

Believe it or not, you do not have to live with armpit fat!  The secret is finding the right bra.

A 3 panel, or “side panel bra” has extra support on the side of the cup to push that breast tissue forward, rather than out.  This style bra also offers additional support to lift and separate the breasts without causing undue shoulder stress.  Checkout a few of our favs:

Chantelle: Africa Seamed Mesh Underwire bra

Chantelle: Africa Seamed Mesh Underwire bra

This one by Chantelle is has the bra trifecta – it is beautiful and sexy, comfortable AND it actually supports you properly.  While it isn’t cheap, Michelle swears by it.

This Prima Donna bra is sexy and supportive, and sure to look perfect under all of your sleeveless tops!

Prima Donna

Prima Donna

What bras do you trust to banish the bulge?

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They’ve got the Bare Necessities!

November 3rd, 2009 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

So, we pretty much love Bare Necessities over here at La Grande Dame.  They have a huge selection of plus sized bras, undies, panty hose, leggings, pretty much everything.  Today we are going to start at the very beginning – Shapewear!

The right foundation garments will determine how your clothes fit and how you feel about yourself in them.

Here are a few of our fav’s:

This slip from Cass is great because 1) it’s seamless and tagless.  Therefore, you don’t get the itches and bumps most tight garments give you.  2) It has a nice deep scoopneck so you don’t have to worry about your underwear sticking out from the top of your dress (NOT SEXY)!!

Saxxybax do things other shapewear can’t – they slim your thighs and hips without giving you a flat butt!!  We love these -

We have not tried this one yet but we are ordering it soon!  Buh-bye back fat!!

What shapewear are you having good luck with?  Anything sexy?  We have the Anita bodysuit that we LOVE but what else are you trying?

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