Graduating To Luxe Lingerie

Three bras you need to feel like a fancy adult woman

I was pretty happy with my bra collection up until recently. I had collected enough everyday T-shirt bras, a few push-ups and a go-to strapless for whenever the outfit called for one, but none of them felt special. Correction, none of them made me feel like a fancy French woman—which is what I believe quality lingerie should make you feel like.

...but none of them felt special. Correction, none of them made me feel like a fancy French woman—which is what I believe quality lingerie should make you feel like.

I stopped into Journelle SoHo, a dreamy boutique lingerie shop (with free chocolates!), and decided to change that. I stumbled upon some of the most delicately beautiful bras I'd ever seen, but they were also some of the most expensive. I'm used to paying at most $30 for a bra, but most here were about double that. Once I inspected each one, I saw why. 

I tried on about eight bras during my research and went home with three of my favorites.

The French Girl Bra

Heidi Klum Sofia Contour Bra

This bra is currently the most luxurious bra I own. It was also the one I had the hardest time deciding on. It's obviously a beautiful bra, but would it be practical? It turns out, I didn't care if it was practical. It was pretty, and lacy and I feel like Catherine Deneuve would've worn it.

I also had a hard time choosing size. 

I'm convinced I'm a modest 36C, but the shopgirl told me 34D would be a better fit. Now, never have I ever in all my life felt like D cup, and when I tried that size it just felt tight. According to her, bras should feel uncomfortable initially because they haven't stretched to fit your frame, yet. 

The Everyday T-Shirt Bra

Ongossamer Beautifully Basic Plunge Bra

I went in Journelle with a goal of avoiding basic bras—I wanted the most extravagant  and romantic ones they had to offer. Then,  I tried this bra on and there was no way I was leaving it behind. It's impossibly comfortable and provides amazing support, while still having pretty lace detailing. It can also be turned into a racerback bra, too!

The Little Lacy Bralette 

Clo Intimo Prisma Triangle Bra

I love bralettes because they are effortlessly luxurious. No extra padding or cups—just you and a little lace. They're also the most comfortable things ever, so I knew I was going home with this one.