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July 27, 2018July 25, 2018

Pretty in White with the “Sophia” Plus Size Lingerie Set from Hunkemöller

Fashion Reviews

Somewhere in between having my 2 kids in the last 7 years and my weight fluctuating between a size 22 at my biggest and down to a slim size 14 after the birth of Molly-May. I somehow lost some style along the way too and I feel like I need to start making some effort again for myself…to feel a little bit happier and better in my skin. So what better way to give my lingerie drawer an overhaul and remove those ill-fitting and very old bra’s and replace them with some pretty ones instead.

So when (the mind readers) Hunkemöller contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying out a set from their plus size lingerie range I was delighted to say the least and I was looking forward to see if I can find a nice lingerie set that not only looked nice but also gives the support I need!

I have not heard about Hunkmöller before which surprises me because they have been around in Europe for quite some time now over 130 years to be precise! They opened up their first ever store in 1886 in Amsterdam and nowadays have over 800 stores all around the world! They have won Lingerie Retailer of the year in more than 6 european countries and are very passionate when it comes to lovingly crafting the perfect fitted bra to make sure their customers get the style that is right just for them!

On their website you can find The Bra Fit Guide which helps you choose the perfect fitting bra. The size chart is a guide, but you have to remember that every woman is unique. After measuring the size of your chest under the bust as well as measuring your cup size you can enter your measurements in the calculator to find your perfect fit.

I have to be honest when I was choosing the perfect set for myself I was a little bit dubious if the thin straps will be comfortable enough for my plus size boobs but I was swayed by the beauty of the ‘Sophia’ Set so I took a chance! I ordered it in my usual size 36H and some XL briefs it came in a very cool pink and white striped box. Unfortunately the bra was just a little bit too small in the cup size so I returned and exchanged it for a 38H instead which was very easy to do with their FREE returns policy within the first 30 days.

The ‘Sophie’ non-padded underwired bra gives you extra comfort. The full cups are suitable for almost any woman. This bra gives you an elegant look and is also very comfortable to wear. It has 3×2 hooks and just like most Bra’s this one is hand wash only with it being made out of 87% Polyamide & 13% Elastane.

I really like the look of the ruffled bra strap and despite me thinking it will be very thin I was pleasantly surprised when I took the bra out of the box and had a closer look. The lace of the bra is very delicate looking and it feels super soft. I haven’t really ever worn a bra which felt so soft but yet still being supportive enough. The ‘Sophia” Set also has some other lush looking detailing like the little bow with a diamontee in the middle as well as the V-shaped lace finished off with another little bow on the front of the knickers. I went for the extra high-rise knickers and the sizing is true to size. They have a soft feel to them and are a great fit to cover my “Mummy Tummy”.
After wearing the bra and knickers over the last couple of weeks (washing it in between of course!) I can confirm its just as comfy (and most importantly supportive) as it looks and feels. It gives my boobs a very nice natural round shape. The straps as I feared despite being supportive do end up twisted a couple of times a day which is a little bit annoying. I have been wearing the bra under white T-Shirts and despite it not being a moulded cup it looks still nice and not too revealing. I sometimes feel like double the boob size when I wear moulded cup bras because I already have huge boobs I don’t want to make them ever bigger looking with another thick layer of material on my bra! I can see myself purchasing another Hunkemöller product in the future maybe not a bra but I love the look of their Night Wear/Lounge Wear! The only thing what puts me off a little bit is the rather high shipping cost of 6£ per order. But then if you weigh it up, there are bra companies out there who might have a delivery rate of 2.95£ and then you have to fork out the same amount returning goods if they do not fit. Obviously with brands like Hunkemöller who offer their own Bra Fitting Guide its less unlikely that you get your bra size wrong but each body and bra shape is unique so there is always a tiny possibility of it not fitting perfectly.
I like the saying of this quote (unfortunately I don’t know where it originates from) because I feel its very fitting for me right now:
“Life is too short to keep the pretty things in the cupboard only for those special occasions, just make it special everyday!”
You can find a big variety of Bra’s over on the Hunkemöller website but their also have a range of Swimwear, Nightwear and even Sportswear too!
Disclaimer: I have been sent the ‘Sophie’ Lingerie Set from Hunkemöller for reviewing purposes, but all thoughts and opinions are mine.

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