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Padma Lakshmi Told Me About Her Favorite "Workhorse" Bra and Comfy Undies

Aug 25, 2024

Comfort and style shouldn’t have to be mutually exclusive. And if you truly want to feel confident, it all begins with feeling comfortable in your own skin. Take it from model, entrepreneur, and producer Padma Lakshmi, who spent years modeling lingerie, yet feels more confident than ever now thanks to her new Bare Necessities collaboration.…
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The 18 Best Places to Buy Bras in 2024

Aug 06, 2024

"Bare Necessities is a multi-brand retailer with a large selection of bras, panties, swimwear, loungewear—and almost every other lingerie necessity. It operates on a comfort- and fit-first mission, prioritizing providing an array of options for fuller busts and curvy bodies."…
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10 Bra Sizing Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

Jul 12, 2024

"Shopping with brands who have your needs in mind with designing their bras will help wth fit and function," explains Megan Irvine of Bare Necessities…
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Padma Lakshmi's Lingerie Line Aims to Help Women Feel 'Comfortable in Their Own Skin'

June 26, 2024

If you had told young Padma Lakshmi that she would launch a lingerie line at 53, she would have been shocked.…
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Padma Lakshmi Talks About Her Body Changes and What Makes Her Feel the Most Confident at 53

June 21, 2024

With her new intimates line, the host and chef is doing lingerie on her own terms.…
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Padma Lakshmi Designed a Lingerie Collection with a Nod to Her Heritage

June 07, 2024

Former "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi has digested many meals, written several books (including a New York Times bestseller) and has even modeled for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Now she's taking on a new adventure and trying her hand at fashion.…
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Padma Lakshmi Sizzles in New Lingerie Shoot, Opens Up About Embracing Her Body in Her 50s

June 06, 2024

Padma Lakshmi launched a new collaboration with intimates brand Bare Necessities, which she says came about after struggling to find lingerie that was both comfortable and sexy for women her age.…
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Padma Lakshmi and Bare Necessities Partner for Brand-New Capsule Collection

June 06, 2024

Bare Necessities just launched the brand's first collaboration with non other than Emmy Award winner and best-selling author Padma Lakshmi.…
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Padma Lakshmi is 'More Confident' About Her Body Than Ever at 53

June 06, 2024

Padma Lakshmi is proud of her curves. The former Top Chef" host released a lingerie collaboration with Bare Necessities and spoke about embracing her "changing body" to pose in her skivvies for the collection's campaign."…
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Padma Lakshmi Co-Created a Sexy Lingerie Line for Curvier Women

June 06, 2024

The former Vogue model said she thought it would be a good opportunity to do this with Bare Necessities because she can serve 'a variety of customers' of all body types.…
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Padma Lakshmi Debuts Lingerie Collection, Choosing Comfort First

June 06, 2024

Padma Lakshmi knows a thing or two about lingerie, which is why it only felt right to partner up with Bare Necessities for their first ever collaboration, and create an exclusive collection of lingerie, loungewear, and swimwear dedicated to empowering women at every stage of life.…
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Padma Lakshmi on Cultivating Confidence and Designing Lingerie

June 06, 2024

The collection addresses Lakshmi’s own frustration with the lack of lingerie options for larger busts.…
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Here's What's in Padma Lakshmi's Self-Care Survival Kit

June 06, 2024

"This dress, I would consider a very essential part of my self-care. It makes you feel super cozy but also sexy."…
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Padma Lakshmi Opens Up About Posing in Lingerie at 53 for New Line

May 31, 2024

With her new intimates line, the host and chef is doing lingerie on her own terms.…
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Padma Lakshmi Insisted Her Stretch Marks and Scar Not be Edited Out of New Lingerie Photo Shoot

May 31, 2024

Lakshmi collaborated with Bare Necessities to create a collection she hoped would inspire confidence in women of all ages and with diverse body types.…
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Padma Lakshmi Was Adamant About Not Photoshopping Her Stretch Marks and Scar in New Lingerie Ads

May 30, 2024

"At the end of the day, I want to make sure that I love myself no matter what I look like," she says of modeling her new lingerie line with Bare Necessities.…
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Inside Padma Lakshmi's Sexy Lingerie Line

May 30, 2024

When it came to collaborating on her new lingerie line with Bare Necessities, Padma Lakshmi knew the recipe she wanted to follow.…
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Padma Lakshmi Says She's at Her 'Sexual Peak' at 53

May 30, 2024

While noting it’s “so liberating” not to care, Lakshmi said that’s how she wants people to feel in her lingerie line with Bare Necessities. “I want them to feel happy and confident and comfortable,” she said.…
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Padma Lakshmi and Bare Necessities Cook Up Lingerie and Swimwear Collection

May 29, 2024

Bare Necessities, the lingerie and swim retailer, has teamed up with Padma Lakshmi, the Emmy-nominated producer, bestselling author and activist to launch Padma X Bare Necessities, an exclusive collection of lingerie, loungewear and swimwear.…
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The Best Plus-Size Swimwear, And Where To Shop For It

Apr 2024

For swimwear with supportive styles, lingerie retailer Bare Necessities is a go-to destination. It offers hundreds of swimsuits with underwire support for curvy figures. Since many of its featured brands use cup-specific sizing, you can feel confident knowing the swimsuit will fit your chest like your favorite bra.…
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The 11 Best Bras for Wide-Set Breasts of 2024

Mar 2024

Picking a bra with a front closure is an effortless way to help make sure it will provide a better fit for your wide-set breasts because, by nature, front-closure bras push your boobs inwards. [The Bare Front-Close Bra] is also designed with a racerback style, which is another feature experts recommend for East/West boobs since it helps provide extra hold.…
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Fall for These Favorite Fall Fashion Picks of 2023

Nov 2023

One of my favorite new lingerie sites to shop from is Bare Necessities. That’s because they have both a great selection of comfortable basics and lounge wear, as well as sexy lingerie.…
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Delilah Belle Hamlin talks ‘spicy’ lingerie and style advice from mom Lisa Rinna

Oct 2023

As for one way Delilah elevates her own look? Styling underwear as outerwear. Her current lingerie favorites include the Camio Mio High Leg Briefs and Lace Unlined Side Support Bra — the latter of which she calls the “one of the most comfortable bras” she’s ever owned. (“I don’t even notice that I’m wearing underwear,” she raves of the soft, stretchy style.)…
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The Best Places to Buy Bras for People with Bigger Busts

Jun 2023

Bare Necessities offers a great mix of cute and well-designed items, with whatever level of coverage or support you need.…
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The 14 Best Wireless Bras of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

Jul 2023

Although lifelong wearers of wired bras may be hesitant to try a wireless bra, Tracy Freno, a Bare Necessities bra fit expert, is here to offer reassurance.…
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17 Built-In Shapewear Dresses That Also Smooth and Stretch

Jul 2023

Trial and error is what it's all about—and a little bit of research too. Bare Necessities bra fit expert Kristyn Polin says there's no specific formula when it comes to looking for clothing with built-in shapewear.…
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Swimsuit Cover-Ups that Take You from the Beach to the Bar

Jun 2023

Whether you want full coverage or something that shows off your swimsuit, Bare Necessities has plenty of options. Pick from kaftans, rompers, mini sarongs, as well as crochet pants and cardigans, to mix and match to find coordinating styles for every suit you own. Bare Necessities carries both straight and plus sizes from S–L and 14W–24W…
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19 Modest Swimsuits for Women That Flatter Every Age and Shape

Jun 2023

[So many brands specialize in modest swimwear that is inclusive to all sizes and bodies.] The Bare Necessities swim collection features beautiful swim dresses and skirted suits…
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25 Best Plus-Size Clothing Brands That Fit Just Right

May 2023

If it's plus-sized swimwear you're looking for, Bare Necessities carries a wide array of popular swim brands. Always supportive and cute, each Bare Necessities bathing suit promises to accentuate all your body's best features! Swimsuit sizes range from 28DD to 24W.…
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The 20 Best Places to Buy Plus Size Swimsuits Online

Apr 2023

Bare Necessities is a retailer known for its lingerie, activewear, bras, and panties—so you may be surprised to learn it also has a great swimwear offering with popular brands from Miraclesuit to Elomi…
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If You're Sick Of Saying I Hate All My Bathing Suits" Then Read This Post"

Apr 2023

Freya uses UK sizing, so be sure to check their size chart or contact one of Bare Necessities' Bra Fix Experts before ordering…
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The Best Plus-Size Swimwear, According to Experts

Mar 2023

For swimwear with supportive styles, lingerie retailer Bare Necessities is a go-to destination. They offer hundreds of swimsuits with underwire support for curvy figures.…
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Longline Bras Offer *Way* More Support Than Regular Bras

Mar 2023

In addition to offering more bust support, Bare Necessities Bra Fit Expert Kristyn Polin says that longline bras can create the appearance of a smoother waistline.…
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17 Best Swimsuits for Big Busts That Don't Look Frumpy

Feb 2023

Women who have larger breasts have a difficult time finding a suit that provides adequate support without overexposire. Stores like Bare Necessities allow you to search by your bra size and have entire swimwear collections for DD+ cup sizes…
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The 20 Best Support Bras of 2023

Feb 2023

According to Bare Necessities Bra Fit Expert, Kristyn Polin, there are five tips to remember when finding a proper fit that is both comfortable and supportive…
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The 10 Best Sports Bras for Large Breasts

Feb 2023

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your larger chest during a workout. “It’s really about finding the right fit,” says Marissa Renelt, customer service team lead and bra fit expert at Bare Necessities. “But there is so much more to fit than just measurements—it’s about your breast shape, the lifestyle you have, and what you need to be wearing this garment for.”…
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17 Best Plus-Size Lingerie Brands to Try Right Now

Feb 2023

Bare Necessities sells a collection of lingerie from many different designers. You’ll find an extensive range of lingerie types here, with lots of options in the brand’s plus-size lingerie section.…
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The 16 Best High-Waisted Underwear Styles for Maximum Comfort

Jan 2023

If high-rise jeans are your go-to ’fit, high-waisted underwear will change your life. To make the shopping process a little less stressful, we tapped Kyrstin Polin, a Bra Fit Expert at Bare Necessities, for expert insights on the undergarment and help us determine the best picks.…
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The 12 Best Affordable (And Sexy!) Lingerie Brands to Shop Now

Jan 2023

A place where cheekiness and elegance meet: That’s the charm of Bare Necessities. The retailer with its own in-house, affordable line is superior for everything from classic looks to new takes on old favorites or just about anything you can think of when you hear the word “lingerie.”…
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The 12 Best Places to Buy Lingerie in 2023

Jan 2023

Bare Necessities is an excellent one-stop-shop for undergarments. In addition to the gorgeous selection of designs, the brand also offers a range of inclusive sizes for every body type. The Bare Necessities bridal shop offers a curated collection of undergarments for your wedding dress, as well as getting ready items like robes and loungewear.…
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The Best, Most Comfortable Bras

Jan 2023

There’s a mind-boggling number of bra options out there. We couldn’t possibly test them all (though, trust us, it’s not for lack of trying—we considered hundreds of bras from 56 companies). To write this guide, we talked with seven experts, and we scanned the websites of major retailers as well as specialized sellers such as Bare Necessities.…
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Celebrity Stylist Kate Young Spills Her Six Red-Carpet Essentials

Jan 2023

Celebrity stylist Kate Young, whose many A-list clients include Selena Gomez and Margot Robbie, knows a thing or two about what’s going on behind the scenes of (and underneath) red carpet looks. “Undergarments make the clothes look how they should,” Young, who recently partnered with Bare Necessities, tells Page Six Style. “They help to make things smooth and not bunchy or messy-looking.”…
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The 10 Best Minimizing Bras, According to a Bra Fit Expert

Dec 2022

When shopping for a bra to minimize instead of enhance, fit is everything. Bustle reached out to Tracy Freno, a trained bra fit expert at Bare Necessities, to learn more about what to look for when shopping for the best minimizing bras…
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How to Build a Bra Wardrobe, According to a Celebrity Stylist

Nov 2022

I jumped at the opportunity to speak to celebrity stylist Kate Young about her new partnership with Bare Necessities and ask for tips on how to dress my chest for this season of life. Young partnered with Bare Necessities on the brand's relaunch, which, in addition to releasing some dope and comfortable underwear, is all about reframing the idea of intimacy…
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Virtual Bra Fittings Are the Way to Go—Here's What Goes Down

Nov 2022

I don't think I've ever had an in-store bra fitting experience that didn't leave me frustrated, exhausted and encouraged to try on more bras. My experiences have been so bad that I knowingly wore the wrong bra size for at least two years.…
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The Best Sports Bras

Sep 2021

We’ve looked at best-selling bras from specialty retailers like Bare Necessities, which might have more fit options.…
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How to Find a Sports Bra That Actually Fits

Apr 2019

After measuring, you may come up with a size that isn’t available at a major retailer. Look for brands with UK sizing, which generally offer more cup-size options; you can find these at online retailers like Bare Necessities.…
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How to Find a Bra That Fits

Jul 2018

We’ve found that retailers such as Bare Necessities carry a broader selection (for US customers), and again, going into a specialty lingerie store will likely be more fruitful than trying a major retailer to find smaller or larger sizes.…