The Ittiest
A new bra company for an old complaint.
We've had our consciousness raised over the hardship of Rubenesque women finding great plus-size garments. But what about the tiniest among us?
We're talking about the long neglected owners of itty bitties, those barely-there bosoms.
We are demanding respect! Underscoring our humanity!
And begging for a bra that fits.
Itty bitties just don't sit right in regular brassieres. The larger the band size, the larger the cups. So if you require a bra over a size 32, there's usually a lot of extra room in there.
And when you get into the smallest cups, underwire is a rarity. Just because we're little doesn't mean we're not looking for perkiness, hello.
What's more, we don't want to fake it by stuffing gelatinous wedges under our shirts.
For too long have we have we hankered for a bra to call our own. And now we have one.
From Irvine, California, comes a new line of bras constructed just for us. It's the aptly named Itty Bitty Bra. Smallness is its specialty, and cups go from size AA to B. No starter bras, these. The garments are very well designed, with underwire and wide-set shoulder straps. Cut low beneath the armpit and also low across the bust, they come in a handful of solids and a couple of prints. They're light on the padding but not so much so that you need fear a cool breeze.
At $50 to $55 a pop, these puppies don't come cheap. But they do coax some semblance of cleavage from even the ittiest of itty bitties.
And what's it worth finally to be able to say: My cups spilth over? At ittybittybra.com.
E-mail Kathryn at KathrynWexler@hotmail.com
| Tags: | bra |
fashion: trends & must-haves for your wardrobe
-
10 career-changing chops that make the case for going short
Hard work, talent and perseverance are the three keys to professional success—but sometimes a really great haircut helps, too.
-
24 Lucky editor-tested tips for busting acne
There’s no miracle cure for acne, but the products and tips below come pretty darn close.
-
The secret skin recipes only celebs know
Beauty truth: You can’t buy the best makeup and body potions stars use; their makeup pros are whipping up mystery formulas. And beauty sleuth Andrea Pomerantz Lustig learned ‘em!
-
Find your best bangs: The 5 most flattering styles
What can make a face softer but edgier at the same time? (Don’t worry, this isn’t some complicated riddle.) Bangs can enhance any face shape—if you wear them the right way, that is. We’ve rounded up five ideas with fringe benefits, along with hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins’s tips for pulling them off.
-
10 under $20: Facial moisturizers
We all know we need moisturizer. The confusing part? Picking one that works for your skin—and your budget. Well, here’s your cheat sheet: Using the Allure Beauty Product Finder, we found the ten best drugstore moisturizers for every skin type, all for under $20. So whether your skin is dry, acne-prone, or you’ve got dark spots or fine lines, we’ve got you—and your wallet—covered.
-
10 secrets to gorgeous long hair
Growing pains? Totally unnecessary. Getting—and keeping—long, shiny, sexy hair has never been easier.
