When do girls get their first bra?
There isn’t one “correct” age for a first bra - and that’s usually the most reassuring thing to hear upfront. When families ask us about a girl's first bra timing, we always come back to the same p...
Meet Our Newest Bra Fitter: Angelique
Here at Illusions Lingerie there’s always something special happening behind the fitting room door - and lately, it’s been extra special. Tracey’s daughter, Talya, who many of you know, has just we...
Best Sports Bra for Large Bust: How We Help You Find the Right Support (Without Guesswork)
If you’re searching for the best sports bra for a large bust, you’ve probably already learned the hard way that “sports bra” isn’t one single thing. For a fuller bust, the difference between okay a...
If you’ve ever tried on a bra that feels supportive but not “full coverage”, there’s a good chance it was a demi bra (or a close cousin). So, what is a demi bra in plain terms? It’s a bra style wit...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...