20Jun 2012

Intimate Apparel from Leading Lady {review & giveaway}

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One of my least favorite things in the world is shopping for a new bra.  I have a larger cup and it’s frustrating shopping for a bra that will keep my girls in line and be comfortable.  Forget about finding a cute bra on top of all that!

When my nursing bra broke one day, I put on a sports bra and never looked back.  Sure, it looked like I had a uni-boob but I had yet to muster the courage to brave the mall in search of the over-the-shoulder boulder holder.  For two years, I wore sports bra’s, knowing I needed to upgrade to something with more support.  Then one day, Leading Lady emailed me and it was the opportunity I needed to change my bra-less ways.

About Leading Lady:

Leading Lady is a premiere intimate apparel company dedicated to creating comfortably functional, remarkably affordable, stylish and easy-to-wear bras, camis and sleepwear. A family owned and operated business, Leading Lady has been expertly tailoring nursing and full figure bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years. For the first time, Leading Lady’s comprehensive line of nursing and full figure intimates – including sexy stretch lace wire-free and underwire bras, supportive and seamless sport and yoga bras, and cozy sleep and leisure bras – can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com.

Leading Lady is proud to celebrate “Leading Ladies” everywhere through its products, programs and philanthropic activities. Leading Lady is dedicated to arming new moms with the support – physically, intellectually and emotionally – they need to nurture their babies through breastfeeding and committed to supporting a variety of organizations and issues relevant to women across the country.

Order a bra online?  Are you crazy?  I have a hard enough time in the store with them right in front of me.  I wasn’t even sure what size I wore anymore!

Leading Lady hasn’t been in the intimate apparel business for 70 years without knowing a thing or two.  They have this this Perfect Fit Calculator on their site that shows you how to measure to get the correct band and cup size.  You simply take your measurements, plug the numbers into the calculator and it fill tell you your correct bra size.  Just like that, I had a number.

Still hesitant about shopping online for a bra, I made my selection.

Pretty, isn’t it?  Leading Lady’s Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra has unique, cut-away, lightly padded, molded cups.  Lightly padded?  Yes, I was concerned.  I need less, not more!  I love the lace overlay and scalloped lace neckline.  It didn’t look boring.

When my bra came, I left it in the package for two days. I didn’t want to face rejection!  (I told you I am not a fan of bra shopping)  Finally, I couldn’t put it off any longer and I opened the package!  It was so gorgeous!  All my adult life, I have had Plain Jane bra’s because that’s all I could find at the store in my size!  Getting excited, I slipped it on and looked into the mirror.  It actually fit!  And it fit me well!

The padded cups gave me a smooth, uniform look and the lightly padded straps were comfortable and didn’t slip of my shoulders.  I worried the lace would show through and make me look crinkly but no, you couldn’t tell it was even there.  The quality is excellent and the support was perfect!

And I did it all online!  Can you believe that?  I tossed those sports bra’s in the trash and now can go out with more confidence!  I am happy with my Leading Lady Bra!

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The Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra can be purchased on the Leading Lady site for $39.00.

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US Residents Only. Giveaway is for one free product with free shipping on total order. (Free shipping does not apply to shipments in Hawaii or Alaska.)  May not be combined with any other coupon code offers.  Any site discounts will come off your order automatically.  One time use only coupon. Expires after 3 months.  Free subscription to website is required for all giveaway orders.

*I received the above mentioned product free of charge to facilitate my review, however all opinions are my own.

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88 Thoughts on “Intimate Apparel from Leading Lady {review & giveaway}”

  1. Adrienne gordon on June 21, 2012 at 4:11 am said:

    I like the Sport Tank with Wirefree Shelf Bra.

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  2. Kristen M on June 21, 2012 at 6:41 am said:

    I like the wirefree sports full figure bra

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  3. Lynda E on June 21, 2012 at 7:57 am said:

    The Molded Padded Seamless Wirefree Full Figure Bra

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  4. Nina McClain on June 21, 2012 at 9:35 am said:

    I like the
    Wirefree Sport (Prints)

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  5. Nina McClain on June 21, 2012 at 9:35 am said:

    I like the
    Wirefree Sport (Prints). Its cute.

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  6. Kathleen on June 21, 2012 at 9:43 am said:

    Molded Padded Seamless Underwire Full Figure Bra (5028)

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  7. ELIZABETH CURSON on June 21, 2012 at 9:44 am said:

    WIREFREE SHELF BRA IS GREAT.

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  8. Christy Anderson on June 21, 2012 at 11:06 am said:

    I like the Full Figure bras.

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  9. brandy g. on June 21, 2012 at 11:51 am said:

    I like the Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra

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  10. Jaime on June 21, 2012 at 12:39 pm said:

    I love the Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra (5044)

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  11. Stephanie on June 21, 2012 at 1:16 pm said:

    i like the Lightly Molded Crossover Leisure Bra (5108)

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  12. Jessica Berry on June 21, 2012 at 1:17 pm said:

    I love the molded seamless lace edge nursing bra.

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  13. Suzanne K on June 21, 2012 at 3:32 pm said:

    I like the Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra (5408)

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  14. Susan Smith on June 21, 2012 at 4:56 pm said:

    Embroidered Underwire Full Figure Bra

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  15. Janell on June 21, 2012 at 7:59 pm said:

    Scalloped Lace underwire full figure bra

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  16. joannie sparks on June 21, 2012 at 8:13 pm said:

    Cotton Front-Closure Leisure Bra (110 I love anything that opens in the front cause i have never been able to latch a bra behind my back. I hate turning them around after hooking them and burning my skin. What a pain. However the front open ones are hard to find for full figure, thanks for the shop. I will start checking them out. I am like you. can never find one and then when you do you wear them to death and then can’t find another and hate doing so. They always raise up your back or fall of your shoulders. I hate it. Thanks Joannie

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  18. tamara b on June 21, 2012 at 8:49 pm said:

    wirefree sports bra

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  19. Jessica P. on June 21, 2012 at 10:02 pm said:

    I like the Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra

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  20. Jennifer Rote on June 22, 2012 at 3:56 am said:

    Sport Tank with Wirefree Shelf Bra (5100)

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  21. mary fanara coleman on June 22, 2012 at 5:29 am said:

    I like Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra (5408)

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  22. Veronica L on June 22, 2012 at 6:30 am said:

    I love their Wirefree Sport Full Figure Bra (514)

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  23. crystle tellerday on June 22, 2012 at 9:28 am said:

    cotton front-closure leisure bra

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  24. Kathlyne on June 22, 2012 at 12:22 pm said:

    I like the Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra.

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  25. paige chandler on June 22, 2012 at 4:20 pm said:

    I love the Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra (5044)

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  26. Elisabeth on June 22, 2012 at 7:01 pm said:

    I like the Molded Padded Seamless Underwire Full Figure Bra!

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  27. Felicia R on June 22, 2012 at 7:21 pm said:

    I like the Molded Seamless Wirefree Nursing Bra

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  28. Richelle on June 22, 2012 at 7:30 pm said:

    Love the Nursing Chemise (4699).

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  30. Sue H. on June 22, 2012 at 11:39 pm said:

    I like the Zig Zag Weave Front Closure Leisure Bra.Thanks for the giveaway!

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  32. Jessica Snook on June 23, 2012 at 11:45 am said:

    Molded Seamless Wirefree Nursing Bra.

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  33. Sandy VanHoey on June 23, 2012 at 1:22 pm said:

    I like the Molded Padded Seamless Underwire Full Figure Bra (5028)

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  34. Pauline Milner on June 23, 2012 at 6:56 pm said:

    I really like their Molded Seamless Wirefree Full Figure Bra (5055).
    Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity. ~Pauline

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  35. MommaMary on June 23, 2012 at 8:12 pm said:

    I like the lacy Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra (5044) Black

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  36. Candice Hull on June 23, 2012 at 11:42 pm said:

    I like the scalloped lace full figure bra with underwire
    thank you

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  37. Sherry S. on June 24, 2012 at 12:24 am said:

    Crossover Front Closure Racer Back Leisure Bra

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  38. Michelle H. on June 24, 2012 at 6:05 am said:

    I like the Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra

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  39. Tami Valentine on June 24, 2012 at 5:48 pm said:

    I like the printed wireless sports bras.

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  41. Melissa Belle on June 24, 2012 at 10:17 pm said:

    I like the Cotton Wirefree Full Figure Bra (600)

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  42. Leslie Galloway on June 24, 2012 at 11:33 pm said:

    I like the Seamless Racer Back Underwire Full Figure Bra

    Facebook Name: Leslie Galloway (www.facebook.com/GallowayLeslie)

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  43. Paul T / Pauline T on June 25, 2012 at 2:41 pm said:

    I like the Wirefree Sport Full Figure Bra (514) - emscout9 at Hotmail dot com

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  44. Nikole H. on June 25, 2012 at 7:37 pm said:

    I’d like the Molded Seamless Underwire Nursing Bra.

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  45. Anne N. on June 25, 2012 at 10:31 pm said:

    I like the Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra.

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  46. Kim Keithline on June 26, 2012 at 5:48 am said:

    I like the Molded Padded Seamless Underwire Full Figure Bra (5028)

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  47. susan varney on June 26, 2012 at 6:11 am said:

    i like the Cotton Front-Closure Leisure Bra

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  48. Heidi Daily on June 26, 2012 at 11:57 am said:

    The Molded Seamless Wirefree Nursing Bra is my favorite

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  49. christine jessamine on June 27, 2012 at 9:43 am said:

    i love the Shirred-Front (Striped) Nursing Tank

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  50. david basile on June 27, 2012 at 10:05 am said:

    Wirefree Sport (Prints) Full Figure Bra (514P)

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  51. steph on June 27, 2012 at 1:48 pm said:

    their organic molded wireless nursing bra!

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  53. Hoa Le on June 27, 2012 at 6:57 pm said:

    I like the Sport Tank with Wirefree Shelf Bra (5100).

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  54. Ki on June 27, 2012 at 8:11 pm said:

    Organic Molded Underwire Nursing Bra

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  56. ReggieMann on July 1, 2012 at 10:42 am said:

    Wirefree Sport Full Figure Bra (514) in WOW Pink

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  57. Gianna on July 1, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:

    Molded Seamless Wirefree Nursing Bra.

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  59. Robin Quick on July 2, 2012 at 4:50 am said:

    I like theMolde d Padded Seamless Wirefree Full Figure Bra.

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  60. Marlene Breakfield on July 2, 2012 at 8:29 pm said:

    I like the Crossover Front Closure Racer Back Leisure Bra

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  61. tamar on July 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm said:

    the sport nursing bra!

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  62. Jennifer Irving on July 3, 2012 at 5:45 pm said:

    Molded Padded Seamless Wirefree Full Figure Bra

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  63. Brittney House on July 3, 2012 at 8:18 pm said:

    I like the lace cup underwire full figure bra.

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  64. gina emerson on July 3, 2012 at 8:49 pm said:

    Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra

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  65. Carolsue on July 4, 2012 at 2:53 am said:

    I like the Wirefree Front-Closure Sleep Leisure Bra (440)
    Digicats {at} Sbcglobal {dot} Net

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  66. Heather Garcia on July 4, 2012 at 8:29 am said:

    Molded Seamless Wirefree Full Figure Bra

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  67. Kim Smith on July 4, 2012 at 9:31 am said:

    Seamless Racer Back Underwire Full Figure Bra (5034)

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  68. Robin on July 4, 2012 at 9:43 am said:

    I would love to get the Lightly Molded Crossover Leisure Bra (5108)

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  69. Erica C. on July 4, 2012 at 9:55 am said:

    I like the Sport nursing bra.
    ericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com

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  70. Jennifer C on July 4, 2012 at 12:09 pm said:

    Molded Padded Seamless Underwire Full Figure Bra (5028)

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  71. natasha brodsky on July 4, 2012 at 12:14 pm said:

    I like the full figured items. Most places dont carry a good selection of them.

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  72. Sharold Friedrich on July 4, 2012 at 4:43 pm said:

    Modal Crossover Sport Leisure Bra

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  73. Shayna Ridings on July 4, 2012 at 7:23 pm said:

    Love teh nursing bras!! Got a little on the way!

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  74. Gaye M on July 4, 2012 at 7:39 pm said:

    My favorite is the Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra (5044)

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  75. Harriett Daniel on July 4, 2012 at 8:57 pm said:

    I like: Scalloped Lace Underwire Full Figure Bra

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  76. brandy c on July 4, 2012 at 10:13 pm said:

    Seamless Racer Back Underwire Full Figure Bra (5034)

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  77. Carolyn Daley on July 4, 2012 at 11:35 pm said:

    I like the Cotton Front-Closure Leisure Bra (110) in black

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  78. Breanne on July 5, 2012 at 12:24 am said:

    Lightly Molded Crossover Leisure Bra

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  79. Jennifer P - Vicki Vix on Rafflecopter on July 5, 2012 at 2:09 am said:

    My favourite item is the Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra (5408). Thanks for the giveaway.

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  80. susan smoaks on July 5, 2012 at 6:46 am said:

    my favorite item is the Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra (5408)

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  81. trisha mckee on July 5, 2012 at 8:57 am said:

    I love the Seamless Racer Back Underwire Full Figure Bra

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  82. Amy Woods-Smith on July 5, 2012 at 9:17 am said:

    My favorite is the lightly molded crossover leisure bra.

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  83. Lisa L on July 5, 2012 at 11:53 am said:

    I like the Molded Seamless Wirefree Nursing Bra

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  84. jessica schueler on July 5, 2012 at 4:14 pm said:

    Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra (5408)

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  85. kathy pease on July 5, 2012 at 6:19 pm said:

    i like the Cotton Wirefree Full Figure Bra (600)

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  86. Winona on July 5, 2012 at 6:34 pm said:

    Beautiful! i can’t decide!

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  87. Penny B W on July 5, 2012 at 7:03 pm said:

    I like the Molded Padded Seamless Wirefree Full Figure Bra in Blue Mist.

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  88. shirley zolenski on July 5, 2012 at 8:21 pm said:

    I like the Lace Cup Underwire Full Figure Bra (5408)

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