September is back to school and college and a time for new starts, so if you are planning to join a new fitness class, don’t forget to update your sports bra. A good sports bra can reduce bust movement by up to 75%, meaning less sag in the long run.
Freya Sports Bra
The Freya Active Sports Bra has been shortlisted for the 2010 women’s fitness awards for best sports bra, so is definitely the best choice for supporting your assets! Go to www.harwayeslingerie.com to shop!
Tags: Sports Bras
Freya Zodiac Bikini Now On Sale
The Freya Mystic Tankini and Bikini gives you plenty of mix and match options – for those days when you want a bit more cover, try the tankini and shorts, for sun worship, switch to the bikini. All designed by Freya to enhance your shape and disguise problem areas. We have taken 50% OFF the Mystic range in our end of season sale, so place your order now whilst we still have stock!
The Freya Zodiac Bikini has an outrageously playful print in a vivid colour palette of purples, limes and jade on a black base with turquoise embellishments. Poolside drama is guaranteed! Freya cup sized swimwear ensures a heavenly fit in C to FF cup. Halterneck style is up to the minute. Fold top brief is very flattering and ensures reasonable coverage, but the turquoise band makes it look briefer than it is – another of Freya’s clever tricks to fool the eye! The set is now available for under £45 in the sale – order now whilst stocks last!
Go to www.harwayeslingerie.com to shop!
Tags: swimwear
Fantasie Barcelona Tankini Top
Fantasie Barcelona Tankini – NOW ON SALE
This fabulous tankini top is now on sale on the Harwayes website – the top is not now widely available on competing sites so grab it while you can since we only have a few left!Was £42.00, Now only £35.
The bra sized underwired structure provides all the support you would expect from Fantasie. And the lighter coloured trim provides a great visual trick making the bust look smaller than if it was an all over dark colour. The tankini is long enough to give good coverage and not too clingy – we don’t all want to flash our midriff despite what swimwear manufactuers may think!
Black with polka dot trim in fuschia, sage and black on a cream base. Size 34 – 36 D – F
Fantasie Barcelona Bikini Brief – NOW ON SALE! 50% off.
This incredibly flattering, luxurious fold-top bikini brief is now on sale at 50% off: Was £22.00 Now only £11.
Black is always slimming and the polka dot print brings it up to date. Polka trim can be folded up or down for more cover, print is fuchsia, sage and black on a cream base. Order now whilst stocks last!
Tags: swimwear
I have been asked by many Harwayes customers to bring back the popular Vanity Fair range of bras – so now I have! Vanity Fair has recently changed its name to become Bestform Lingerie. The brand continues to offer lingerie to fit larger cup sizes with great fit, comfort, shaping and support.
Style 535 Fully Bra
Illustrated is the bestselling style number 535 Fully bra, available from 2 September. Made from100% knitted jersey cotton cups, this comfort bra is fresh in wear and soft against your body – cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Available in White and Black in sizes 34B to 48F and 34 – 44FF & G.
Fantasie Goa Kaftan
If you are planning a cruise this Autumn, now is the time to review your swimwear drawer! This fabulous full length Kaftan in the Fantasie Goa range will turn heads as you stroll up to the pool and can be worn with the matching Goa swimsuit, bikini or the Fantasie Bahamas plain black or chocolate swimsuit instead.
Freya Galaxy Jersey Tunic
The Galaxy jersey tunic by Freya is a flattering cover-up for larger sizes as it has a drop waist belt which disguises a tummy or can be loosened for more thigh coverage. The Freya Eclipse swim skirt is one of our most popular lines as it can equally be worn over a bikini or swimsuit, and is available in black or chocolate to match the Fantasie Bahamas Swimsuit.
Have a look at the collection at www.harwayeslingerie.com and please do contact me if you would like more information about any of the products.
Katy
Tags: lingerie design, lingerie fashion, lingerie for big sizes, swimwear
‘Winston Churchill, Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles all carried their weight with great panache…‘ so why ‘shroud yourself in unflattering sportswear?‘ (Claudia Croft, Sunday Times Style Section, 27/06/10)
Here is our fashion collection for the bigger gent:
- Classic styled chinos or fashionable cargos in 100% cotton
- Pinstriped waistcoat and trousers – perfect for weddings or evenings out.
- Black is the new black – where would we be without black trousers for work?
- The Milan 007 suit – stunning Italian tailoring for big men
- Bedford cords – a change from jeans but nothing too formal – in textured cotton
Go to extralargeclothing.co.uk to shop!
Our whirlwind visit to the PURE London fashion Show at Olympia this month gave us a huge insight into what the key ‘trend’ themes are for both the Autumn/Winter 2010 and the Spring 2011 seasons.
Military Look Jackets
There were strong themes within the ‘youth’ trends of the military look, the country look, the collegiate look and the glittery sequin look.
Themes that are set to continue are the maxi dress, leggings and check shirts – so no need to throw those away if they are lurking in your wardrobes! Yet!
If you are looking for a few key items to stock up on as you look in the shops are –
- A hacking jacket/tweed jacket
- Printed T-shirts – photo prints, digital prints etc.
- Knitwear with animals
- Chinos
- A sequin top for dressing up!
- The basic staple of a pair of jeans is still required – low, large rear pockets help shape bottoms and elongate legs
Layered Look In Linen
A fantastic trend that we also spotted was a linen layered look. This was especially apparent in the continental European suppliers of fashion and of course caught our eye as it particularly suits women in 16 plus sizes – stylish, comfortable and very wearable.
Checked Shirts and Hoodies with Embelishments for Men
For guys the great casual look of jeans, t-shirt and checked shirt over the top is still ‘in’. There are some great styles in hooded tops – not always the traditional ‘hoodie’ look but also some new styles with buttons and epaulettes to add more shape and interest.
As for footwear the main word for both men and women is – boots! Ankle boots, brogue styles shoes and boots which is great because they go with just about anything!
Happy shopping! If you want more advice please contact us.
Katy and Vicky
To shop for big sized menswear please go to www.extralargeclothing.co.uk
To shop for women’s lingerie and swimwear, please go to www.harwayeslingerie.com
Tags: big men's clothes, men's jeans, mens fashion, women's jeans, womens fashion
hotmilk-camisole-pjs
If you are about to go into hospital to have your baby, don’t leave without packing the new PJs from HOTmilk, with cami top and cool cotton bottoms. You will feel beautiful, cool and collected.
And by the way those photos of you with your newborn will be emailed to all your friends, posted on Facebook etc – they will be with you forever, believe me! So you may as well be looking amazing…
Tags: lingerie fashion, maternity lingerie, nursing lingerie
We have just taken delivery of some really smart trousers in big sizes from Life and Limb by Oakman – they are charcoal grey with a fine pinstripe and would be excellent for evenings out. Waist size 44 – 54 in tall fitting too. If you have a wedding or christening to go to, you can team them with the matching waistcoat. View these trousers at: www.extralargeclothing.co.uk
Katy
Tags: big men's clothes
Freya Eclipse Swimskirt
Research conducted by leading department store Debenhams has shown that holidaymakers staying in the UK wear less-revealing swimwear than those who travel abroad.
Although 91 per cent of British consumers surveyed said they would always wear a bikini abroad there has been a surge in less-revealing swimwear options such as skirted swimsuits among women of all ages with an increase in sales of 112 per cent year-on-year compared to bikinis and other skimpy styles.
Harwayes too is finding that skirted styles are outselling all the other options, with the new freya swimskirt flying out. (http://www.harwayeslingerie.com/product.asp?pid=560) This swimskirt can equally be worn over a bikini or swimsuit, and is available in black or chocolate to match the Fantasie Bahamas Swimsuit, illustrated below.
Fantasie Bahamas Swimsuit
The Fantasie Bahamas swimsuit is perfect for those seeking a little extra cover on British beaches! It features pull tie sides which can be ruched up or pulled down as the mood (and weather) suits, it has an in built bra structure and flattering v-neckline. It also comes up high enough at the sides and back not to be considered skimpy or revealing.
To order the Bahamas swimming costume, go to Harwayes Lingerie, at:
http://www.harwayeslingerie.com/product.asp?pid=314
Tags: swimwear