Honest advice, from the fitting room
Written by the people who do this every day, for women who'd rather be comfortable than fashionable and would love to be both. No sponsorships, no affiliate links, no nonsense.
What we have written down
Finding a comfortable bra after 50
Why the bra that fit at 45 doesn't now, the three things that are usually wrong, and what to try instead.
Jeans that fit, not fight
Rise, stretch, leg shape, and the FDJ and Carreli fits our customers keep coming back for.
What shapewear does, and doesn't
How to pick the piece for the outfit, why a size down is a mistake, and when to skip it entirely.
Choosing sleepwear you'll actually sleep in
Fabric by fabric, for hot sleepers, cold sleepers and hospital stays.
Buying clothing for your mother
The one trick that makes it work, what's safe to buy, what isn't, and how we can help over the phone.
These guides describe what we've seen work in our own fitting room over 41 years. They're general advice, not medical advice; for anything involving surgery, lymphedema or a medical garment, talk to your care team first. Every guide shows the date it was written and last checked.