Marlies Dekkers Fall 2011 + A Giveaway!
Okay, so I have a confession to make. I never tried on a Marlies Dekkers bra until this past Sunday. There, I said it and I'm not ashamed. Like, let's be serious: the bras are kind of intimidating. Straps galore and padded cups out the wazoo are a lot for a girl who prefers bralettes & cute printed things, not to mention who has A-cup ladybags that don't need a whole lotta support.
But after staring at some press materials for the past two months or so (and a few photos on Twitter by Alison at Faire Frou Frou of how she styled her Marlies Dekkers), I finally marched my exhausted bum over to Bergdorfs and tried one on. My instant reaction: "WHOA MAMA!" (Yeah, you're allowed to say that at Bergdorfs. No one kicked me out, at least). I was trying on a 32B because there weren't any more A's, so it didn't even really fit me and I was still wowed by how amazing it felt on.
It seems pretty genius how she's created a bra that comes in sizes up to an F-cup and is so supportive, yet has push-up styles and the insane strappiness becomes more of a decorative detail for the smaller ladies who don't need all that support. I'm a believer now, Marlies Dekkers. I'm a believer.
Soooo! To celebrate my conversion and the mini milestone of reaching 150 fans on Facebook (not bad for six months, right?) Marlies Dekkers is generously sponsoring a giveaway! Follow the instructions below, and the winner will receive a bra & panty set.
Style won will depend on size availability. One winner will be chosen at random and we'll contact you for size & shipping information. Only one entry per person.
All you gotta do:
1. Become a fan of Pretty Little Underthings on Facebook.
2. Leave a comment here with your name.
Already a fan of Pretty Little Underthings? Just leave a comment with your name and you'll be all set!
Last day to enter is Friday, April 8th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced on the blog and on Facebook on Monday, April 11th. Good luck!
Marlies Dekkers Padded Push-up Bra & Thong - inspired by the naves in the Notre Dame de Paris
I loved this set from the Fall 2011 collection, "The Muse": Afterglow Balcony Bra & Thong, inspired by the "palest terracotta and golden-toned marble of [Florence] at sunset". LOVE.
How adorable is this top? Florence Pima Cotton Batwing Top. So Sonia Rykiel-esque.
I'll be posting a few more sets in the next couple of weeks, so keep your eyes peeled! Not that you can miss them, they're insane.
Marlies Dekkers is available at Bergdorf Goodman & Neiman Marcus.
