Move Over Darling..
( From Down that little Lane)
I’m hosting Christmas this year so I’m hands to the grindstone already planning ahead (all the veggies are going to be cooked this week and as a new, radical never-done-in-this-house-before decision – frozen in large throwaway aluminium tins – probably not ecologically sound but hey, I can assure you, mentally it’s a winner.)
But equally as important as the prospective banquet is preparing for the inevitable – that a large portion of Christmas will be spent in PJs in full view of visiting rellies.
(From Poplin)
And this is where the crux of the problem lies for me…I’m a big boobed girl and given the time I’ve been on the planet, I still haven’t found any chic nightwear that ticks both the elegant and the support boxes AND can ‘carry’ me through to loungewear/chats over the toaster with whoever happens to be in the kitchen/carol singers at the door/heading up a chimney..without having to wear a bra.
Despite the average UK size being 36D the sad fact is that Fashion (with a capital ‘F’) has ignored boobs for decades. From a ridiculous lack of anything over a cupsize D (how did women manage?) things have improved in the last ten years and more and more companies are appearing specifically catering for larger boobs in underwear and swimwear…and not surprisingly merchandise has been flying off the shelves.
Figleaves has a ridiculously great bra and swimwear DD+ section (although I’d still like to see them photographed on a truly wonderful, voluptuous model. Is it too much to ask?) And it’s refreshing to see they have a separate nightwear section BUT the majority of what is on offer is based on CLOTHES SIZE rather than BRA SIZE which is about as much use as a chocolate teapot when you’re large in front with a small back.
The closest to the holy grail: the Lepel Georgina satin Cami with matching pajamas from Figleaves..but why only red? I don’t like red nightwear..where’s the soft shell pink? baby blue? or buttermilk cream??
I thought Bravissimo would be my knight in shining armour with their specifically bra sized nightwear…
But cotton elastane? In floral purple? How’s that ever going to satisfy my inner Marilyn? So can we please get up to speed with sleepwear? Pretty please? (with emphasis on the pretty?) I don’t want to be the forgotten whale stranded on the beach of t-shirted non-elegance with my girls still getting lost under my armpits.
I want lush, sleek, lace, silk, soft muted pastel colours, satin, silk, ribbons, bows, frills, teddies, negligees, robes, frou frou and iconic boudoir beauty. It can be done….
Just like a capsule day wardrobe I want mix ‘n’ match options…
The foundation stone of everything would be a supportive camisole..and if it could do up at the front, all the better.
..teamed with a wanton pair of French knickers..
..Then loose, vintage style Matching Pj’s (preferably with monogram and piping)..
..and a short throw to balance things out and offer a bit of modesty when needed (I have no wish to to give the postman a heart attack)..
Surely this can’t be too much to lust for and should really be available on the High Street?…
The simple truth is if we want curves to be celebrated isn’t it about time we gave them a few more optimal eye-popping options in the bedroom?
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
Here bloody here!!!! Xxx
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We have suffered for too long…
That’s funny, I have just posted an image of a model who’s a little bit curvy (and that’s pretty rare in fashion !), and I had no idea that you called some of this underwear “French knickers” ! The truth is that I love every item pictured here ! Can’t wait to see what will be your Xmas choice ! xxxx
How strange! I have no idea where they got the name ‘French knickers’ from..particularly as everything is really a ‘pant’ over here…maybe someone else will know…
I do love a bit of ribbon and frill – and the truth of it is that you often can’t wear underwear with it on because of VPL and the rest..so much nicer to have it on some decadent, luscious nightwear! xxx
Over the shoulder boulder holders are what you need!!!! The hell that is Primark has a t shirt featuring 2 large strategically placed Xmas puddings…..so if all else fails?!!! Xx
I think I would rather crawl up the nearest chimney..with the fire burning!!!
Ha ha!! Xx
I am a 38FF. I feel your pain. Even large sized stuff never leaves enough boob space not to be obscene!
I’m a 32G…nightmare. I want clothes that compliment and don’t necessarily hide – we’re talking nightwear here – but that don’t scream look at these massive bazzoomers every time I walk into a room..I want people to think ‘wow’ not ‘someones been in the cookie jar’ just because the girls have escaped their moorings..
And some support! Large boobs need mooring. You can’t just drape a little piece of lace over them and expect them to remain under control!
Yep..they need a firm hand!! xxx
That’s what my husband says. Although he thinks the firm hand is his…
It’s not too much to ask. Until they come up with something that fits your ultimate desires you could try these DD+ nightwear pieces (not all pretty!!):
http://www.figleaves.com/uk/ranges/dd/nightwear/19699/20022/
Thanks Kerry. I wonder why designers don’t think we deserve ‘pretty’.. x
OH -how I love this post! I am hosting my husbands family this year and I will most likely, and sadly be wearing a Genie bra under my pj’s for the sake of the men. Dang it.
I may rebel and resort to a onesie..but I DON’T WANT TO!
Hmmm, I sense a global business in the making!
Hoho! I’d be happier to persuade someone else to take it on! A Company like Bravissimo must have the clientele..we’re so desperate we take anything..but if they gave us what we really wanted…..
You make a resounding good case. You might have to design it yourself but you’d have women queuing round the block. This time next year, Rodney…
When I was breastfeeding I couldn’t understand why maternity bras weren’t maternity camisoles to cover up the bits you really didn’t want people to see…at least now I see there are some out in the market..I’m hoping it’s going to be the same with this…it just makes sense x
Unfortunately not being of the endowed variety I can’t relate to your plight. My concerns are around finding bras that are not padded. They do not exist.We must all be armoured up in order to look pretty. What happened to little slivers of lace so little boobs’ can look pretty in their littleness. Even Elle Mc Pherson has succumbed to bras that stand up on their own!
So jealous! You need to find some 1920s original vintage lingerie..and make me green, b*tch! They are divine whisps of heaven! xxxx
You are right. That’s where Elle Mc P gets all her ideas anyway. As she’s deserted me, I’ll go straight to the source. Divine whisps of heaven, here i come! x
What a sexy picture!
http://MasculineManhattan.com
Which one? hehe x
I believe it was the one with the ruffly lingerie/undergarments in pink. Very sexy stuff!
Oufff… Thank you so much! 😉
Do you have the same ‘sleep on boob’ problem..I’d never have guessed!! xxx
Well… I didn’t read the article… Sorry. Just stopped at the first picture…
I didn’t want to be rude. 😉
You get a kiss just for posting! x
I accept this kiss… 🙂
I hear you sister! It is so annoying love from your fellow curvy girl x
I remember years ago watching a Dragons Den where someone was trying to present for their company making larger bra sizes..and they had the cheek to say there wasn’t a market..well I think that’s been proved wrong..all we need now is lustful, dreamlike nightwear…….not much to ask! xxx
I, too, hear you – I’m a regular figleaves DD + shopper and they do manage decent bra sized swimwear these days so absolutely why not nightwear?! As for the getting ahead for X-mas, I’ve already made and frozen rum sauce, brandy butter, stuffing and gravy…..hadn’t thought of doing the vegetables…..yet 😉
And I hadn’t thought of doing your list..game on! x
Oh you’re so right! I would go for the Bravissimo one.
And I would be your friend and stop you..silk girl silk!
Amen, sister!
xxxxxxxxx
I also need longer sleeves and longer pants for pjs. I have the problem of being tall but a size 6-8au and everything in these sizes is made for petit (shorter) women. And finding an 8d bra in Australia is near impossible. I have noticed the sexy lingerie websites are catering for the more curvaceous woman.
Mens silk pj’s and the help of a tailor? I am very jealous of your 8d girls… x
Lol too funny.
As always, I LOVE this post! 😉
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! ❤
Diana
http://www.ManhattanImageandStyle.com
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Who can resist a bit of frou frou and ribbons?..But I want to play too!! I hope you had a wonderful break xxx
I can feel your pain. It is not really difficult to find chic nightwear and dresses for girls with plus size boobs. Have you ever tried “City Chic Online” store. I suggest you to visit it. May be you can find some thing interesting over there!
Thank you! I will! x
Oh, yes! Showing the curves we want to be seen, keeping hidden the parts we’re not to too keen on and especially they must be warm!
Let me know what you’ve found, Kate!
I have one possible solution arriving in the post this week..keep fingers crossed! But I’m also learning the pull of the vintage bed jacket..they were invented for a reason!! Big love xxxxxx
I have an opposite problem, no boobs! No nightie makes me look sexy or glamorous. The only option I am left with just being comfy… (T-T) X
Being comfy is also a necessity..but you have a freedom I wish I had! x
I know exactly how you feel. Love the sexy lingerie, but the cute sexy ones always look better in smaller sizes. I’m bigger on top, I always have to buy dresses in a 10-14 and then have them altered to fit my size 6-8 middle! Love all your lingeries pics! Let me know if you find the right one to help out the sisters with boobs!
I have something coming in the post..not ideal..but it will sort things for this year! Watch this space… x
You’ll find it. In the mean time ship some of those TAs my way. Please and thank you. p.s. holla at getting a jump start. go ‘head gurl.