Richard

I've blogged on several previous occasions about the need to be properly fitted with a bra, as opposed to being measured. Like many other web sites we used to have a fitting guide based on the old measuring method of fitting where you took a measurement under the bust and a second across the bust. Several years ago however we decided to remove the fitting guide, because our fitters would not fit using a chart.

Anyone watch the new offering from Mary Portas on Channel 4, 'Mary's Bottom Line'? One woman's crusade to resurrect the manufacture of lingerie here in the UK. Now it's true that the vast majority of lingerie, swimwear and nightwear sold in the UK is made outside of the UK. Even the well known British brands, may have design teams based here, make up the samples here, but when it comes to manufacture use factories in China or elsewhere.

When it comes to picking the right swimwear for your holidays, it isn't quite as simply as looking for the right colour. So what else do you need to think about in making sure you get the right swimwear to suit you and meet your needs.

Does the media make a recession more likely by undermining public confidence in the economy leading to the likelihood of them causing a self fulfilling prophecy of a double dip recession.

Playtex have just launched what they claim is a revolutionary new bra that reshapes the bust line whilst also giving great comfort, fit and support that they are renowned for. Aimed at giving the over 40's a more youthful appearance, the question is does it work?

If you are worried about your baggage allowance when flting then one easy was to keep the weight down is by taking one bra. The one bra that you can wear with any dress and will suit all occasions.

A bra that has surprised many people with how comfortable it is to wear, yet at the same time offering a great fit and shape is the Rosy Sans Complexe Arum underwired bra. It would be fair to say that this is the bra that almost got away!

With the influence of television's Mad Men and currently The hour on BBC, is the hourglass figure making a comeback, with more women looking for 'that perfect shape'?

Being a regular visitor to fashion trade shows, to buy lingerie and swimwear, I have to question do fashion models make good lingerie and swimwear models.

With Ballet Lingerie going into Administration earlier this year. Fans of the popular Ballet Rose bra have been struggling to find a replacement. At the MODA Lingerie show in August two companies showed new bras based on the Ballet Rose to be released to the market later this year and early next year.