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Stories from the Fitting Room – Sarah’s Bra Story

March 7, 2013 //
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When Sarah called to schedule a fitting appointment with us, we were surprised she made it 6 weeks in advance (normally customers call about 1 – 2 weeks in advance). But, later, we found out that Sarah lived in Washington and was flying in from Seattle just for the fitting! Of course we felt very honored and were curious at the same time why 27-year old Sarah would fly to the Bay Area to get a bra fitting.

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When we met Sarah, she told us that she had been wearing 30A bras but they didn’t feel like the right size on her body. In her search for a better fitting bra, she had already visited all of the lingerie stores she could find in Seattle, Vancouver and Portland and had come up empty-handed. When she read an article about Lula Lu in Instyle Magazine, she did some online research, read Yelp reviews and then decided to invest the money in a flight to California and thus make the trip to Lula Lu in San Mateo. Her goals for her visit were to get measured and to find some everyday bras and cute styles that really fit her, felt comfortable and made her feel attractive.

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Sarah wound up to be a 32AAA and we started the fitting by showing her options for everyday T-shirt bras and then some more fun options like pretty bralettes, lace bras and sheer styles. Sarah was excited to find so many styles specifically designed for small busts and said she never thought bra shopping could actually be a fun experience.

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Sarah’s favorite everyday styles were the Lula Lu Petites Convertible Racerback for its smooth cups and versatility and the Lula Lu Petites Strapless Bra since she had never owned a strapless that had a good fit. Sarah loved the thought of owning some cute matching underwear sets as well and decided to purchase the Lula Lu Petites Isabella Demi Cup Bra and Boyshort in Black, the Lula Lu Petites Sabine set in Lavender and the Lula Lu Petites Leya Mesh Bra and Bikini in Purple.

Author of this blog post is Ellen Shing. I am the owner of Lula Lu Petite Lingerie, which specializes in bras for small busted women.

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Lula Lu’s Top 5 T-shirt Bras

January 15, 2013 //
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As you are probably aware, T-shirt bras are the essential item to have in your lingerie drawer. They are the most versatile bra style available and they come in different shapes and designs to fit your wardrobe needs.  Nude is the most popular colour as it matches your skin tone and becomes nearly invisible under sheer blouses and white tops. Plus, seamless design on most T-shirt bras gives you a smooth apperance when worn under knit sweaters and tight fitting t-shirts.  T-shirt bras come in various levels of padding and different cup designs which makes them the perfect bra solution when wearing close-fitting dresses and low cut tops.

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Lightly Padded Styles

Lula Lu Petites Delilah Wireless Bra

The Delilah is a lightly padded, wire free T-shirt bra that provides a nice shape without adding much volume.  Since it has no underwire, if you wear this under a fitted top, you can avoid the “smiley faces” under your bust that you might get from an underwire bra.  Because of the smooth organic cotton fabric and the low cut neckline, the Delilah makes for a perfect everyday bra.  Available in 32AAA-36AAA, 32AA, 34AA, 36AA, 38AA, 32A-38A and B cups.  If you prefer microfiber over cotton, have a look at the Dahlia Bra, which has the same design as Delilah but is made in a soft microfiber fabric.

Lula Lu Petites Essential T-shirt Bra

The Essential T-shirt Bra offers lightly padded coverage with underwire that is perfect for all day wear and perfect under T- shirts. Made with a super soft microfiber fabric and available in AA and A cups.

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Dahlia, Delilah & Essential T-shirt Bra

Lightly Padded Push-up Styles

Lula Lu Petites Lightly Padded Push-up Bra

The Lightly Padded Push-up features medium light padding with a small bump pad to give you a bit of a boost and extra shape. Available in AAA, AA and A cups and with a pretty lace trim.

Lula Lu Petites Convertible Racerback Bra

The Racerback is a lightly padded style with medium light padding and removable cookies to give you a bit of a push-up effect. The racerback is great when wearing tank tops and since this style has the straps closer together in the back than other styles, it is the bra to try if falling straps are an issue! Available in AAA, AA and A cups.

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Lightly Padded Push-up Bra & Convertible Racerback Bra

Padded Push-up Styles

Wacoal Petite Lace-up Front Contour Bra

This very flattering underwire bra has medium-heavy padding and comes with removable push-up pads to give you an extra boost. Available in AA, A and B cups.

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Wacoal Lace-up Front Contour Bra

If you’re intrigued and want to see more styles, have a look at Lula Lu’s selection of T-shirt bras.

Author of this blog post is Ellen Shing. I am the owner of Lula Lu Petite Lingerie, which specializes in bras for small busted women.

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Why We Love The Ever-So-Lovely Eberjey!

November 20, 2012 //
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We love a small bra that expresses *life, love, and above all JOY*. Eberjey effortlessly enhances an inner-sexy yet relaxed look. Isn’t that the point of lingerie?

Co-founders Ali Mejia and Mariela Rovito believe in intimate garments that feel good for all body types. Ali’s first venture was the Boy Short, created for the flat-bottomed woman like herself. And, more Eberjey pieces that flatter the petite women can be found at Lula Lu. Eberjey’s Lady Godiva is as fun and alluring as its name. Talk about perfecting the perfect balance of sweet and sultry!

We love Eberjey’s belief that, *the layer worn next to the heart should express happiness, love and confidence- all the things that make a woman truly beautiful*. If you like silk-soft lace and light shear fabrics, you will be as inspired as us by Eberjey. Their Delirious Bralette is sheer, yet the floral print and lace trim detailing leaves an utmost flirty and finished look.

Try on super sexy pieces like Delirious at our store (remember to make an appointment first!) or purchase them on our website. And, keep your eye out for new Summer and Fall Eberjey additions!

Author of this blog post is Ellen Shing. I am the owner of Lula Lu Petite Lingerie, which specializes in bras for small busted women.

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Is there a Perfect Small Bra that Fits Everybody?

November 5, 2012 //
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We often get asked both from our store and web customers whether there is a “magic bullet” bra for small busts that fits everyone and that everyone loves. Of course, we also wish this kind of bra existed because it would make shopping for bras so much easier, not to mention lightening fast! However, as with anything, everyone has their own body type and personal preferences regarding the look and shape of a bra.

Having said that, we do have a style that many, but of course not all, customers have gravitated towards and it is the Lula Lu Petites Delilah Wireless Bra (LUL05). The Delilah is a lightly padded, underwire free T-shirt bra that provides a nice shape without adding much volume. And, the smooth organic cotton fabric and low cut neckline make it the perfect everyday bra.

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Stay tuned as we’ll be getting the Delilah body in a Microfiber fabric in late November.

Author of this blog post is Ellen Shing. I am the owner of Lula Lu Petite Lingerie, which specializes in bras for small busted women.

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To Bralette or Not to Bralette

September 12, 2012 //
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First of all, we have no idea why there are two spellings for “bralette” (the other is “bralet”) but either works for what we’re talking about!  And, we include some soft cup bras, meaning bras with hook/eyes but mainly ones with no foam cups, in this discussion as well.   Generally,  bralettes have no hook/eye and must be be pulled over the head.  And, we do our best to select bralettes that will fit 32AAA – 38AA cups.

We often have women asking us why anyone would bother to wear bralettes because usually they are see through, lacey, flattening or a combination of all these and they just seem impractical for daily wear.  Well, from talking to customers who are bralette fans (and from our own personal experience), there is definitely some truth to the fact that bralettes do not offer as much coverage or shaping as molded cup bras BUT they do offer their own set of benefits.

One such benefit is comfort.  Most bralettes have no underwire, usually have stretchy bands and can do double time as a camisole top if you don’t feel like wearing one (or don’t feel like wearing a bra)!  For example, the Lula Lu Petites Jaylyn Bralette would make a good companion to any V-neck top or sweater any time or if you just feel like layering!

Then, there’s the pretty factor.  It’s true when you’re smaller busted it’s harder to find pretty, lacey pieces that look good but, if you’re okay with a bit of sheer lace or sheer mesh (the boys love it!), then bralettes are so much fun to explore!  Just check out the Hanky Panky Stretch Front-Tie Bralette and tell us if that doesn’t have fun written all over it!  Or, one of our bestselling bralette styles is the Eberjey Delirious Triangle Bralette with its flattering triangle cups and super comfortable lace.

Whether you’re a bralette fan or not, we think there’s usually a time or place where one can be worn and we wouldn’t want you to miss out on all the fun and comfort!

Author of this blog post is Ellen Shing. I am the owner of Lula Lu Petite Lingerie, which specializes in bras for small busted women.

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