Via McPete Sez Newsletter by Ali Cudby It’s always exciting to see the new collections. A sneak peek at what’s to come is a revealing look (in more ways than one) at how women’s bodies will be shaped in the coming seasons. This year’s Curvexpo in New York revealed a number of manufacturers that are [...]

This year’s Curvexpo in New York revealed a number of manufacturers that are catering increasingly to the cohort of full-figured women.  This marks a shift from previous years, when the full-busted market got more of the attention. What differentiates full-figured from full-busted?  Here’s the line of demarcation used in my book Busted! The Fab Foundations Guide [...]

It’s summer and the swim suit season is upon us.  This year, feel FAB as a bathing beauty! All woman want the perfect suit that flatters their figure, and luckily there are an increasing number of options for women of every shape and size.  Today I shared a few favorites with Melanie Hastings on Let’s [...]

Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and swimming pools are being primped and primed for summer. With the opening of the pools comes swimsuit season and the attendant shopping excursions. For full-busted women, swimsuit shopping can be a dilemma. We already feel exposed – and the dress-sized offerings in most local stores aren’t [...]

Panache’s Tango has been celebrating its 10th birthday this year by introducing Tango Luxe, a fancier sister to the balconette and plunge styles.  Having experienced the amazing lift and shape of Luxe, I was inspired to learn more. Samantha Smith, Senior Designer at Panache was kind enough to answer a few questions, which have also [...]

When we were in middle school the most important thing about Valentine’s Day was how many cards we got — it was somehow a validation of our popularity. It got so bad we even counted the card we got from our grandmother (which is kind of like kissing your cousin). Well nowadays we’re more focused [...]

A Sports Bra that fits properly can be the key to keeping your New Year’s Resolutions!  No matter your bra size, having a specialized bra for your workouts is critical for all women.  Check out this video from Washington DC’s WUSA9 to learn more, and if you want more help finding bras that fit – [...]