by Carissa Rose
March 1, 2010
And why not? Because I finally realized that my favorite Hanro tank top didn’t fit. With the pulling across the center bustline, and the straps that showed my bra straps, it really wasn’t a viable shirt for me to wear except as an undershirt. Which bummed me out at $60.00 each.
Meghan McCain [...]
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by Carissa Rose
February 22, 2010
This is a recipe for success. Let me count the ways:
The open neck: show off your decollete with a wide V neckline. This brings all eyes up to the neck and face. Remember your make-up we spoke of here.
Nipped in waist: imperative to show the difference between where your bustline protrudes, and where your waistline [...]
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by Carissa Rose
February 16, 2010
We were recently invited to appear again on Good Morning Texas, a live morning program serving the DFW metroplex.
Before you watch it, I have to give a disclaimer. I’m not really that chubby. At least not in my mind. After thinking about it for a while I realized that I only see myself standing in [...]
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by Carissa Rose
February 8, 2010
We encourage all of our clients to visit the tailor. Yes, we design clothes for a specific body type, but everyone’s wardrobe benefits from having a great tailor who knows one’s body well.
Below I’ve outlined the most common alterations for the full bust woman. Notice no buttons or gaping/pulling across the chest is given. The [...]
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by Carissa Rose
February 1, 2010
I hope you answer resoundingly YES.
Decades ago, when bras were in mainstream use but the sizing depth hadn’t developed, the back band would increase to accommodate cup size. Jayne Mansfield is noted as small as 34D and as big as 40DDD. We know she probably never had a rib cage even close to 40 inches [...]
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