Off the Rack ~ Introducing Miss Candyfloss (a Review of the Odette Dress)
I’ve long admired the brand Miss Candyfloss, especially after seeing a few reviews on the Miss Victory Violet website. It’s a vintage reproduction brand that’s inspired mostly by styles of the 1940s....
View ArticleFull Bust Finds: The Jennifer Dress from Miriam Baker
Here is more good news for busty women in North America: Miriam Baker is going strong and expects to launch an ecommerce platform very soon (I’ll update this post once it goes live) has just launched...
View ArticleMy Big Bust Haul from the DD Atelier Clearance Sale
It was my lucky day last Wednesday. I already had an appointment scheduled for late afternoon in New Jersey, so after I told you about the DD Atelier warehouse clearance sale, I took a little side trip...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Retrospec’d “Elizabeth” Dress Reviewed
I’m so excited to share a new (semi-) bust-friendly brand with Hourglassy readers: It’s Australian vintage reproduction brand Retrospec’d. I just discovered them a couple weeks ago when someone posted...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Reviewing the Miss Candyfloss “Christine Kat” Dress
Oh readers, I think I may have a new favorite clothing brand—it’s Miss Candyfloss! I raved about it in my last review, and mentioned that I had ordered two more dresses and two tops. Well...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Reviewing Bolero Beachwear’s Summer 2016 Offerings
It’s finally starting to feel like spring in New York City, and my thoughts are turning to warm-weather dresses and swimwear. So it’s a perfect opportunity to introduce readers to Bolero Beachwear’s...
View ArticleAn American in Pepperberry (Part I – Dresses)
Last Friday was the big day. I dressed in easy-off sandals, tee shirt and jeans; packed snacks and water for energy; and encouraged my husband to go on a tour of London by himself. Then I spent FIVE...
View ArticleFull Bust Finds: MM.Lafleur Dresses
Last week Kat listed MM.LaFleur as one of 30 workwear brands that Corporette readers had probably never tried. She was wrong because her readers raved about their MM.Lafleur dresses in the comments. I...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Trashy Diva Roundup
I’ve done a few reviews of dresses from Trashy Diva in the past. But since my last review, I’ve collected lots more pieces from this company. So this week I’m doing a comprehensive review of all the...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ A Weekend in the Country with Miss Candyfloss
I spent the Fourth of July holiday weekend at my parents’ cabin in the middle of nowhere in Central New York farmland, but there was no way I would let that stop me from wearing my awesome new Miss...
View ArticleFull Bust Find: DD-Atelier Cotton Ribbed Jersey Dress
When DD-Atelier founder Olga Promptova asked me to choose a dress from her site to review, I requested the ribbed cotton jersey dress in red. Then I worried that I’d chosen something out of my...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ DD Atelier Jersey Dress & Military Coat Reviewed
Apologies for three-week absence, friends! I’ve been super busy at work, was visiting friends in Seattle one week, and last week was NY Comic Con. But finally, finally, I get to share with you two...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Reviewing Miss Candyfloss “Gigi-Bo” Jumpsuit &“Weslyn-Hollis”...
My obsession with the vintage reproduction brand Miss Candyfloss continues unabated. I recently picked up a dress and a jumpsuit for fall. The dress was from last year with limited sizes left, and now...
View ArticleBig Bust Boredom Dressing No More–Shopping My Closet with a Professional Stylist
Our tagline–“Above average style for the above average bust”–often feels misleading because I’m so far from a role model for stylish dressing. On the other hand, I aspire to look stylish, and I know...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Springtime in Brooklyn with Miss Candyfloss: A review of the...
I’m back to another clothing review from my favorite bust-friendly brand—Miss Candyfloss! MCF just started releasing the spring’s new “Housewife” collection, and this time I had the opportunity to...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Trashy Diva Roundup Part II: Winter Edition
After my last roundup of dresses from Trashy Diva, I’ve swapped a few and purchased a few more, so it’s time for another round! This time, I’m showing five winter options from the vintage reproduction...
View ArticleBig Bust Fashion Options from Of Mercer
I used to think of the Campbell & Kate blog as Hourglassy-lite, but as I give my business the focus it deserves, the C&K blog is becoming more interesting to write. You’ll understand what I...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ My First Miss Candyfloss Wiggle Dress, the “Sabine-Katalin”
Recently, I tried my very first wiggle-style dress from Miss Candyfloss, so it’s time for another review. Due to the wiggle shape, this time I’m assessing the fit at both the top and bottom halves of...
View ArticleOff the Rack ~ Reviewing the Pinup Girl Clothing “Jenny” Dress
This week, I’m writing a long overdue review of the Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny dress. I bought this beauty a year ago and only wore it a couple times for some reason. I’ve been hankering to wear it...
View ArticleFull-Bust Find: The Nora Gardner Evelyn Dress
Three heavy-hitter startups have emerged on the NYC professional clothing scene, and you’ve already read my impressions of two of them, MM.LaFleur and Of Mercer. Last week I got to try the Evelyn Dress...
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