The Ultimate Strapless Wonderbra

Posted by dulwichmum on Mon 5 October 2009

Name of product: The Ultimate Strapless Wonderbra

Price: £32

The blurb: “Stays up as long as you do”

First impressions: The garment is clearly “constructed” from 100% man made fibres, is incredibly rigid and really rather large (frown). It does not resemble any other item of lingerie I own and is obviously cut to extend down onto the rib cage for support – which could be a good thing… There are clear silicon strips, running along the top edge of the bra, to ensure that it does not slip.

Ease of Use: It’s a bra, a big bra, what do you want me to say?

Pros: It actually works incredibly well! I gave a white one to the au pair and sent her out to the trampoline to put it through a grueling routing – the children were on half term, and they needed the exercise (ha!). OHMYGOD! I locked the net around the trampoline for 3 hours and the bra didn’t budge! James was at work (clearly). Seriously though, I subsequently tried the black version myself, and although I must admit that I am not in love with the fabric, the bra genuinely did not budge. It accentuated my cleavage beautifully, and did not move all evening!

Cons: This garment is constructed from man made fibres, and I was not sure I could bear to wear it myself (I was concerned that the static would cause me an electrical injury), however, I now see this garment as an essential garment for every lady’s bottom drawer.

Value for money: It is actually really rather reasonable.

Dulwichmum verdict:
This is an essential for the party season. Despite the fact that it is acrylic and it is not actually very pretty, it imparts a flattering shape and doesn’t budge. My au pair is an ample 34C and the bra didn’t budge!

Stockists: John Lewis online

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 Tummy Tuck Jeans

Posted by dulwichmum on Sun 6 September 2009

Name of product: Not Your Daughter’s Jeans

Price: £99

The blurb: “Tummy Tuck Jeans by Not Your Daughter’s Jeans are manufactured with denim containing 4% lycra, instead of the usual 2%, and this difference gives a more comfortable and softer stretch denim. The second secret of these jeans is their “patented” crisscross weaving on the inside helping to flatten the tummy, profile the hips and give a slimmer and more shapely figure.”

First impressions: These jeans are incredibly soft denim and a beautiful dark trendy shade, even the stitching is a super fabulous colour. I imagined frightfully hick hues and nasty and excessively high waisted cuts (I am a complete J brand and James Jeans fanatic), so I must admit that I am pleasantly surprised. Several of my chums have raved about the figure enhancing qualities of these jeans, but as a woman with a perfect bod, I have never felt the need to purchase “shape wear”…

It can be a little difficult (I hear) to get back in shape after junior is born, and these jeans have cult status in Dulwich.

Ease of Use: They slip on like a glove and are so very comfortable indeed. My tummy looks super flat and my bottom looks pert as can be (what’s new?), genuinely though, they are seriously figure enhancing.

I can see why these jeans have a name as being “the jeans that give you your figure back”…

Pros: I shall never, ever admit to concerns regarding developing a muffin top or saggy bottom, but these jeans lift and separate in all the right places. They look just terrific under those vile smocky dress thingies that are so on trend (adding no bulk) and the label is appropriately discreet (smirk).

Cons: I don’t like the name…

Value for money: They are not cheap, but they are really not that expensive either… Certainly not as expensive as my usual brands!

Dulwichmum verdict:
Why can’t they change the name? My daughter is six, obviously I do wear her jeans (frown)…

Stockists: The Dulwich Trader (naturellement), John Lewis, and online at Not Your Daughters’ Jeans.com

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