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Freya Eclipse Swimskirt

Research conducted by leading department store Debenhams has shown that holidaymakers staying in the UK wear less-revealing swimwear than those who travel abroad.

Although 91 per cent of British consumers surveyed said they would always wear a bikini abroad there has been a surge in less-revealing swimwear options such as skirted swimsuits among women of all ages with an increase in sales of 112 per cent year-on-year compared to bikinis and other skimpy styles.

Harwayes too is finding that skirted styles are outselling all the other options, with the new freya swimskirt flying out. (http://www.harwayeslingerie.com/product.asp?pid=560) This swimskirt can equally be worn over a bikini or swimsuit, and is available in black or chocolate to match the Fantasie Bahamas Swimsuit, illustrated below.

Fantasie Bahamas Swimsuit

The Fantasie Bahamas swimsuit is perfect for those seeking a little extra cover on British beaches! It features pull tie sides which can be ruched up or pulled down as the mood (and weather) suits, it has an in built bra structure and flattering v-neckline. It also comes up high enough at the sides and back not to be considered skimpy or revealing.

To order the Bahamas swimming costume, go to:

http://www.harwayeslingerie.com/product.asp?pid=314

Freya Dotty Maternity Bra and Shorts

Another new style added to the site today is the Dotty nursing bra by Freya. Now if you love Freya’s support for D+ cups and their high fashion designs, you will adore this maternity set.

And it is available in back sizes from 30 right up to 40 too.

Matching shorts from XS(8) to 2XL (18)

Bravado Body Silk Nursing Bra

Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra

The biggest selling Bravado bra is the Body Silk Seamless Bra – designed to melt onto your body and give you comfort unlike any you’ve experienced from a bra before (nursing or not!) Our view -  Perfect as the comfiest T-shirt bra ever!

This bra is so comfortable and has such an excellent range of sizes I sold one to a wheelchair bound elderly customer last week – I’ll let you know how she gets on with it.

Bravado Essential Nursing Tank Top

Essential Nursing Bra Tank Top

Our other new Bravado product is the nursing vest top – perfect for day wear, nightwear, yoga classes, the beach…long enough to cover your bump, fitted and flattering without being clingy – once discovered, this top is one you’ll never be without.

To order go to http://www.harwayeslingerie.com/brands.asp?bid=31

This allow the schools to provide more fully and partially subsidised places for bright, local children who would otherwise not have the means to attend the schools. Finding a school place is an incredibly stressful time for parents and often the children too, particularly at secondary level, so we are delighted to help.

Multiway sports bra invisible under clothes!

If you are looking for a sports bra that doesn’t show under tops, have a look at the Shock Absorber multiway sports bra. I have switched to this skin tone bra to wear under white sports tops for Spring/Summer when I go to the gym. The cups are made from a double layer of microfibre and are completely smooth, therefore pretty well invisible under clothes.

This is the most flexible sports bra Shock Absorber have invented as there are 5 different ways to wear the straps, depending on your sport and the shape of the top you are wearing over it. There are 2 sets of straps – wide and padded for comfort, or narrow to wear under strappy tops. A strip of open weave webbing runs beneath the bust helping you stay cool and as you’d expect, this bra features all the latest moisture wicking coolmax fabrics on offer.

Our verdict on the Shock Absorber Multiway

A feature laden sports bra, perfect for B – C cups at most activity levels or for larger cups with light to moderate exercise. Not as much support as the shock absorber classic sports bra, which has a super supportive 3 part cup design. This product is being discontinued by shock absorber, sadly, as it fills a really useful gap in the market for smaller cups. When we run out we won’t be getting any more stock so order it now if you think you need it!  Follow the link to buy this bra at Harwayes Lingerie.

‘Do you have sports bras or crop tops in small sizes?’

The answer is yes! One of our best sellers is the Shock Absorber pump top padded sports bra, illustrated. Available in size 32 – 36 A, 32 – 38 B, C, D.

This style really enhances the small bust, adding shape and cleavage. Light padding gives a smooth line under sportswear. And as you would expect from shock absorber, fabrics are moisture wicking and breathable. To buy online, just go to www.harwayeslingerie.com.

Shock Absorber Crop Top for Small Cups

We also have a few of the shock absorber reversible sports bra tops available – in 32 and 38 only. This is a lightweight top with a little bit of support, will prevent nipple show through under sports tops. On sale at only £15.00 to clear. www.harwayeslingerie.com/croptop

The classic sports bra (Shock Absorber N102) is available in size 32 – 36 A and B – this is the bra I wear as you put it on like a normal bra rather than over the head crop top style – quicker and easier for changing I find!

This bra is an ‘encapsulation’ style – it does not compress the bust so gives a natural looking shape. To see this style go to www.harwayeslingerie.com/classic sports bra

Why do I need a sports bra if I have a small bust?

Even if you have a small bust we recommend wearing a sports bra when exercising. This is because there are no muscles in the breast – only ligaments, which can stretch over time resulting in sagging and breast pain. If you have a small bust, the last thing you need is sag!

Have a look at the Shock Absorber bounceometer to look at the difference wearing a sports bra, no bra or a normal bra makes in women measuring A – G cup: www.shockabsorber.co.uk.

Shock Absorber’s research found that even among 34As, breast movement ranged up to an average of 40mm away from the resting place of the body. Breast movement is reduced by 38% when wearing an ordinary bra but this rises to as much as 74% with a Shock Absorber sports bra.

Group One – The Yummy Mummies (aged around 30 – 45 with one or more children aged 0 – 14)

Our first group – the Yummy Mummies reviewed the Freya and Fantasie collections. All liked the tankinis ‘because when you’ve had a baby the texture of your stomach is papery and unfit for exposure’ said one. All liked the underwiring and bra structure – once you’ve tried it you will never go back to unstructured swimwear again! Halter necks are proving very popular with this age group this season.

Swim skirts were very well received and likely to be an enduring trend in swimwear design over the next few years.

Anything for a quick cover up on the beach was seen as a ‘must-have’ – so for example the fantasie kaftans, the stardust hooded tunic and the freya galaxy tunic all got the thumbs up.Have a look at the Freya swimwear collection now at www.harwayeslingerie.com

Group 2 The Choral Society (Aged around 60+ with grandchildren)

This group considered a bra structure essential to give shape, didn’t like too low a front or too high a leg – ‘probably unbecoming at our age’ they said. They didn’t want anything too jazzy or loud – more muted tones were considered suitable. Definitely no bikinis. Tankinis are possible, but need to be long enough. Halter necks were not liked by 2 out of 3 customers as they were considered unflattering. Control linings and ruching effects to disguise stomach areas were popular.

Top designs with our choral ladies were the fantasie Zante swimsuit (with control lining) and kaftan, the fantasie Goa swimsuit (muted colours) and kaftan and the fantasie Barcelona tankini. Shop for Fantasie swimwear now at www.harwayeslingerie.com.

Open Corselette by Playtex

Harwayes customers will be glad to know that we continue to offer their favorite Playtex and Naturana girdles and corsalettes by mail order. We usually deliver within 4 – 5 days of receiving your order. If you cannot see what you are looking for, please do get in touch, as we can often still obtain even discontinued items from Playtex.

A higher percentage of UK adults bought or ordered goods and services over the internet in 2009 than in any other EU country.

Eurostat figures highlighted in a chapter of Social Trends published by the Office for National Statistics showed that 66 per cent of people aged 16–74 had bought goods or services online in the UK, compared with 56 per cent in Germany, 45 per cent in France and an EU average of just 37 per cent.

Of the top 10 e-tailers in January 2010, six were fashion businesses, including La Senza in 2nd place, Topshop in 3rd, Net-a-porter, Figleaves, Debenhams and Harvey Nichols in 4th, 7th, 9th, and 10th place respectively.

Combined with the recent Which report that says that High Street shops are failing to measure and fit bras correctly, this means internet shopping has never been more attractive for purchasing lingerie. So ladies, ditch the High Street and come to Harwayes online!