Elle Macpherson goes up to a G-cup, and Danae likes it!

How I learned to stop worrying and love Elle Machperson

Over the years, I’ve learned to be cynical about designers who push their ranges up to a G-cup, especially bigger brands. While I’m always delighted to see the labels make the effort, I’ve learned personally that not all labels make the necessary adjustments to the grading, fabric, and structure of the bra to make something that fits properly and is comfortable to wear all day. My lingerie drawer is full of lovely larger-cup bras that either pinch, dig in, stretch, or just generally look awful after a few wears — it’s an expensive testament to the difficulties of creating a great larger-cup bra!

So when I heard that Elle Macpherson was coming out with a new G-cup range, I didn’t jump out my seat to try it out — I had quite enough “20 minutes only” bras, thank you! Thankfully though, the kind girls at Boudiche gifted me an Elle Macpherson set for a wedding present (thank you ladies!), so I took the plunge after all. And ladies? Elle has cracked it on her first try!

This Artistry Retro bra is comfortable, beautiful, feminine, and most importantly, affordable. I’m accustomed to paying anything from £55 to £100 for a good larger-cup bra, so to see £35 (or $57) on this label was a very welcome change. It’s still not a super-cheap bra, but it also doesn’t feel “cheap” — the lace is soft, lies beautifully and is supportive, the little ribbon detail on the cups extends onto the bra straps and adds a gorgeous touch, and the overall shape of the bra is absolutely lovely, especially for my size. It’s still quite difficult to find a supportive, comfortable larger-cup balconette shape, and this one fits me like a dream. The creamy colour is very flattering for my super-pale skin, but I think would also look great against darker skin-tones.

In short, this is a great wee set and a pleasant surprise from Elle Macpherson. My lesson is learned – I won’t make assumptions too quickly about big labels, because sometimes, they can surprise you!