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Comfort Meets Style: A Guide to Brunch Coats and Sleepwear for Older Women

Comfort Meets Style: A Guide to Brunch Coats and Sleepwear for Older Women

As we age, our priorities for sleepwear shift. Comfort is no longer just a luxury - it is essential for maintaining dignity, ease of movement, and skin health. Whether you are shopping for yourself...

Mar 31, 2026
Illusions Lingerie Named National Award Finalists

Illusions Lingerie Named National Award Finalists

We’re Finalists - And Feeling So Grateful 💕 We’re incredibly excited (and honestly a little emotional) to share some very special news with our Illusions Lingerie community… We’ve been named finali...

Mar 31, 2026
What Are the Types of Bras? A Practical Guide to Common Bra Styles & How to Choose the Right One

What Are the Types of Bras? A Practical Guide to Common Bra Styles & How to Choose the Right One

If you have ever stood in front of a lingerie drawer wondering why one bra feels perfect and another never quite works, you are not alone. One of the common questions we hear in store is simple: wh...

Mar 11, 2026
bra guidesTop 10 Best Minimiser Bras For 2026

Top 10 Best Minimiser Bras For 2026

Any of us who spend most of the work week in button-down shirts (be it for school or for the office) knows all too well just how valuable it is to have a collection of the best minimiser bras in yo...

Feb 27, 2026
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How To Measure Bra Size: A Step-By-Step Guide For Accurate Bra Fitting

Knowing how to measure your bra size properly can change everything: comfort, posture, how your tops sit, and how confident you feel during the day. Most bra problems people blame on “the bra” (str...

Feb 14, 2026
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Lingerie Statistics 2026: Surprising Bra Facts & Industry Data

By Tracey, Illusions Lingerie, Melbourne Updated 2026 If you had asked me 40 years ago whether lingerie statistics would matter this much, I probably would have laughed. Back then most people thoug...

Feb 9, 2026
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Does Not Wearing a Bra Cause Sagging? A Bra Fitter's Honest Answer

Hi, I'm Tracey, and I've been fitting bras at Illusions Lingerie in Moonee Ponds for over 42 years now. In that time, I'm pretty sure I've heard every bra myth imaginable including the one about sa...

Jan 17, 2026
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Why Are My Breasts Getting Bigger After 50? What's Really Going On

Hi, I'm Tracey, and after over 42 years of fitting bras at Illusions Lingerie in Moonee Ponds, I've come across multiple women who have asked me, “Why are my breasts getting bigger after 50?" Usual...

Jan 17, 2026
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Best Bras for Work: Expert Guide for Every Job Type

Best Bras for Every Job: The Right Support for Your Line of Work Let me guess - you're reading this because you're fed up with adjusting your bra at work, dealing with painful underwires by luncht...

Jan 16, 2026
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Telltale Signs Your Bra Doesn't Fit (And Why a Measuring Tape Won't Fix It)

Expert insights from Tracey "The Bra Fairy" - Over 40 Years Professional Fitting Experience | Melbourne Is your bra silently sabotaging your confidence? Most women don't realise their bra doesn't f...

Jan 10, 2026
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Vintage Glamour is Back: Introducing Rago Shapewear!

We're bringing back some old fashion, vintage flair with our newest brand - Rago! Known for their premium, size inclusive shapewear garments, we're proud to bring some vintage fashion to the modern...

Dec 23, 2025
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Training Bras: A Complete Guide for Parents & Teens

By Tracey, Expert Bra Fitter at Illusions Lingerie, Melbourne Entering the world of bras for the first time can feel exciting, confusing, and sometimes a little overwhelming - for both kids and par...

Dec 5, 2025