Long term readers will know I have a thing for underwear.
And those who follow me on social media will know I have a thing for Tutti Rouge underwear. I discovered them online, being shared by another blogger, and after a couple of orders… I’m hooked, I’ll admit it. I’ve bought some stunning PVC and black net options, their bralettes just fit, their knickers are good too. It’s a bit of everything. Sexy, practical, and not going to bite your debit (or credit) card too hard.
So an email offering me some for free? I’m not an idiot – a favourite brand, some new undies, in exchange for wearing it.
And then lockdown threw a spanner in the works. I mean lockdown itself wasn’t an issue, it was where to take photographs. I tried at home, really I did, but enough photobombs from the cat, and trying to get decent light, enough distance between me and the phone camera… Oh and avoid taking a picuture of the pile of laundry on my husband’s bedside table?
It proved impossible. My only option was to either start posing half naked in the stairwell of our building, giving the neighbours (and any passersby) a proper show, or…. I book a hotel.
Which once lockdown was lifted enough, I did. And whilst I didn’t manage to photograph everything I have, I did enough to give you an idea of just how gorgeous the underwear is. And convince myself I need to buy some more, and do another shoot at some point in the future.
So, if you don’t like looking at a fat bird in her pants, look away now. Otherwise… Let’s go.
The selection I received was varied. The Eva body in red. The Gia bralette in red along with the red Hallie Brazilian knickers. The Sophia bra, and some matching knickers. Oh and the gorgeously bright blue Saskia thong, with the matching crop top. The eagle eyed amongst you might have noticed that I wore the crop top for my Instagram Live with Heather Garlick (worn backwards as a top)
Everything fit beautifully for a start. I was especially surprised by the body – I have a long body and it’s long been a grumble of mine that any form of body suit is just asking for trouble. If it has poppers, they will go an the most inappropriate of moments, or if it’s a non-popper version… Well it either covers my boobs, or I get distinctly uncomfortable.
It fit. It fit so well I need one in every colour. And then all the other bodysuits on offer.
The bralettes too are great. I’m a 36F/38DD (depending on the bra). I had support, but it was comfortable, and soft. There was no digging in, no looseness.
The knickers too were a great fit. I have a small waist comparatively, and they sit comfortably tight at the waist, but plenty of room for the bum. As you can see in these black ones.
(Yes this shot was in my cluttered living room).
The bra probably pleased me the most. I was remeasured for bras last year, with the size being confirmed (to my shock) as 36F. And yet I’ve had mixed results with that size from loads of brands. I genuinely can’t get a Curvy Kate bra that fits properly in 36E/36F/38DD – I’ve given up. These, are bang on the money for me.
Overall, I loved them before, I love them still. And finding a bodysuit that fit properly has been the icing on the cake.
And now please excuse me, while I see if my underwear drawer can stretch to another order…