Embrago

Grateful for our freedom. Grateful for our bodies.
Grateful for our natural world. Honoring them all with compassionate design made in the USA that supports health, wellbeing, and peace of mind.

🌟This week! 🌟 Join us Thursday, May 30, at to experience for yourself how beautiful (and how supportive) bra freedom can be. Shop all our designs, meet Founder Karen Poirier, and learn how to style your versatile new wardrobe staples. Pro tip: pair a sleek black base with a pop of color from and you’ve got an easy, sophisticated summer look that makes a statement and takes you anywhere!🥂🚢✈️

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Summer’s here! This year, escape the chafing, slippage, b👀b sweat, and skin irritation once and for all with the best hot weather solution for fuller busts. See this month’s blog: https://www.embrago.com/post/best-summer-outfits-for-busty-women-to-stay-cool-and-comfy

🗓️ Save the date! 🗓️ Join us IRL on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at (Squirrel Hill location) for a trunk show together with . A day of elevated comfort and effortless elegance: everything you need for a sophisticated summer.🥂

This is a nice concise review of the problem of fast-fashion. We are proud to be part of the solution, making classic, high quality, versatile pieces of premium organic cotton, durable, easy-care, and made to last by our local PA factory. Slow fashion and small batch, ethically and sustainably made! 🌿🌎

☀️It’s gardening time! 🌻 Embrago’s stretch cotton Full Support Bra-Free Top is your go-to for outdoor comfort and ease. Move and breathe freely without chafing chest bands or digging shoulder straps. Stay comfy in organic cotton that adapts to changeable spring temps. And get your hands dirty! The premium fibers wash beautifully and naturally release odors and stains. 🙌

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☁️ Soft Cotton
💪 Firm Support



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"I'm so honored to be featured among these amazing women who are redefining the midlife experience!" -- Founder Karen Poirier, on being named a Founding Midster at The Midst, a new resource for the modern midlife experience.

Welcome to The Midst community, Karen Poirier! We love what you've created at Embrago.

"After a 30-year career in marketing, raising two children, and losing four parents (my own and my in-laws) — plus going through a gut-wrenching, identity-shifting menopausal metamorphosis — I found my true calling as an inventor, designer, and midlife evangelist by founding a new clothing brand, Embrago (em-BRA-go).

At Embrago, I design clothing with compassion for curves by re-imagining bust support for midlife and fuller-busted bodies. My patented line of Full Support Fashion eliminates the need for bras or shapewear by integrating body support directly into the seams of the clothing. This new concept — that bra-free does not have to mean unsupported — empowers women with new choices so they can live happier and healthier lives throughout peri-/post-/menopause."

https://the-midst.com/karen-poirier/

Recipe for a perfect Saturday:
1 pc. bra-free clothing
1 day shopping in Dallas
4-5 pairs fabulous shoes

Mix together. Season to taste with friends and snacks.

Repeat as needed to soothe soul and restore joy.

It’s fun to admire the red carpet looks of the Oscars, but you’ll never catch us in one of those unforgiving, constrictive dresses! We believe in comfort-first glam: gorgeous soft dresses made with compassion for curves that also happen to make you look amazing.

If you’ve got an occasion coming up, a sophisticated black dress is always a good choice. Find out how to find the perfect one for your body with this handy guide.

https://www.embrago.com/post/how-to-find-the-perfect-classy-black-dress-for-curvy-women

How to Find the Perfect Classy Black Dress For Curvy Women Why is it that when you know exactly what you’re shopping for, it’s suddenly impossible to find? Have you ever had that shopping experience where you think, “I just need a simple black dress,” and then all you can find in the stores is….everything else? Frills, patterns, lace, colors and t...

One dress to rule them all? Absolutely. Discover your secret weapon and do ALL the things in the chic and versatile Power Sheath. It’s the ultimate go-to for a busy social life, great for travel, too. Easy to style for day-to-night, it takes you effortlessly from a day on the town to a night at the museum, and right on to the late-night after-party. You’ll stay cool and comfy the whole time, with no irritating wires or digging straps to send you home early. It’s everything you could ask for in a little black dress.

Here by popular demand: sleeves! For those who prefer arm coverage, The Long Sleeve Luxe Support Top debuts this month as part of the new Love Comfort collection. Dressed and ready for anything, this versatile one-and-done top delivers 24/7 relief from the daily squeeze of bras and shapewear.

How about this year we show *ourselves* the love we deserve, instead of waiting to get it from someone else on Valentine’s Day? After all, who knows better what makes us happy, and what we really want? 😍

Here at Embrago, our number one love interest is comfort. So we are giddily happy finally to announce something that we’ve been keeping a secret for a long time (nod to Taylor Swift)— the launch of our new “Love Comfort” collection! 🥰

And the first style we’d like to set you up with is this little number: the Elegant Embrace Wrap. For all its gorgeous queen energy 👑 —it basically feels like a soft cotton cardigan, and wears just as easy. The perfect amount of light warmth and coverage to get you through a chilly February night! ❤️

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In nature, there’s an extreme state of dormancy called cryptobiosis, which means “hidden life”. ❄️ You don’t see any outward activity during this time, but deep inside, there is profound preparation for growth. 🌱

That’s kinda what’s been happening here on our account. 😉 Lots of activity happening under a quiet exterior. Stay tuned — new things are coming to life! ☀️🪴

Wishing you elegance, comfort, and hugs of support this holiday season.

Hot off the presses, the new issue of Underlines Magazine features several Embrago designs in their stunning "Move, Love, Live" editorial. We're honored to be in the company of other forward-thinking brands who have been leading the way in innovating and designing for real women—brands like Evelyn & Bobbie, AnaOno, and more. We all share a commitment to designing for real women's bodies and their real lifestyles, at their real age. Thank you Underlines and Asi Efros for your support!

Some days we feel like Superwoman. And some days we feel like kryptonite is draining our strength away. When you need a little extra oomph, pull on Embrago’s easy and empowering tops and dresses. Instant style super power.

Pittsburgh area! Come on out Saturday December 9 from 10 am-5 pm to see us at Levana Bratique in Wexford for a fun day of holiday pop-up shopping. We’ll be debuting our new winter collection — you’ll be the first to see and try on! (Think cozy, warm, and chic. You definitely want these styles in your go-to rotation.) Plus, enjoy a fabulous Gift with Purchase: buy any top or dress and receive our exclusive Embrace Wrap as our holiday gift to you!

“So comfortable and super flattering too!”

What an honor to see the inspiring, trailblazing on holiday in our signature Full Support Bra Free top!

You can find Rachel this month on the cover of where she talks about her midlife reinvention as an authentic over-50 model, body confidence activist, and founder of the platform.

Here’s what Rachel had to say about Embrago:
“Talking of being fabulous I’m so impressed with my new bra free top. Any of my fellow big busted women will know the relief of not having to wear a bra sometimes! This top held my 34G’s in place all day, super comfortable and flattering.”

Thank you Rachel! Keep blazing those trails and showing us the beauty of our real age.

“So comfortable and super flattering too!”

What an honor to see the inspiring, trailblazing on holiday in our signature Full Support Bra Free top!

You can find Rachel this month on the cover of where she talks about her midlife reinvention as an authentic over-50 model, body confidence activist, and founder of the platform.

Here’s what Rachel had to say about Embrago:

“Talking of being fabulous I’m so impressed with my new bra free top. Any of my fellow big busted women will know the relief of not having to wear a bra sometimes! This top held my 34G’s in place all day, super comfortable and flattering.”

Thank you Rachel! Keep blazing those trails and showing us the beauty of our real age!

Do you refuse to leave the house without a bra on? Are you skeptical that *you* could ever go bra-free? So was Regina, at first. And then she tried on Embrago's Full Support Bra-Free Top and realized how totally different it is. Watch this short clip of Regina Young's initial reaction to the top designed especially for larger busts and mature busts: https://youtube.com/shorts/9Xk9sEHfZBE?feature=share

Regina is wearing our Full Support Bra-Free Top in XL: https://www.embrago.com/product-page/the-ultimate-top

Find the full conversation on Instagram with : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr1rIiVp8ff/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

👚Over 50 & Larger Bust? Support Top for Ease and Elegance #fullerbust #styleover50 #whattowear 🌸 Style, Comfort, and Effortless Ease for Midlife Women! 🌟Discover the top redefining comfort and style for midlife women with larger busts from ...

Simple pleasures: fresh air, sunshine, comfy cute clothes… and the company of a fur-baby best friend.

Bonus: knowing that your organic cotton dress is hand made in small batches by fairly-paid sewists in the USA and you are supporting a woman-owned slow fashion brand for a smaller footprint on the planet.

Autumn vibes.

Embrago goes everywhere you go. Indoors or outdoors, casual or dressy. You can wear our signature Bra-Free Top a different way every day—for walking, creating, working, shopping, gardening, traveling, or just vibing. It’s your bra/bra alternative/exercise/everyday full bust wardrobe basic, all in one easy comfy style. You never have to wear a bra again!

As Regina says, just “Embrago and go”!

Changing seasons are so tricky to dress for. Cold mornings turn into hot afternoons, what’s a midlife woman to wear to avoid chills and flashes from all those temperature fluctuations? Start with these 10 chic layered looks designed to keep you comfy when temperature drops — without sweltering!

We teamed up with stylist Judith Gaton to create these specially-designed looks along with lots of versatile style ideas to take you anywhere you need to go this fall looking chic and feeling cozy. Tips for midsize, plus, and petite figures included!

https://www.embrago.com/post/stylish-comfort-10-easy-sophisticated-outfits-to-stay-cozy-in-cool-weather

Stylish Comfort: 10 Easy Sophisticated Outfits to Stay Cozy In Cool Weather Versatile options for midsize, plus, and petite figures Featuring curated outfits from Guest Stylist Judith Gaton.* This month we're extending a big Embrago welcome and hug of support to Stylist Judith Gaton! Judith joins us fresh from her Modern Charm School and Style Masterclass podcast where she....

So honored to share Embrago’S “why” with Judith Gaton on her Style Masterclass Podcast Style Coaching with Miss J!

Ohmigosh THIS article!!! "Bra Strap Syndrome", it has a name. This is the reason we exist! Everything in this article is what inspired Embrago to re-imagine bust support entirely: The painful physical and psychological effects caused by bras are worse for heavier breasts. These effects get worse with long-term wear. (That is, the older we get, the worse they get.)

Let's cut to the chase: no amount of bra fitting or bra shopping is going to change that. More bras or different bras are *not the answer.*

Re-imagining bust support is the answer.

Embrago's built-in full support design was created *specifically* to eliminate every one of the problems in this article -- so never again do you need to spend time, money, or your precious energy trying to find the right fitting bra, spending money on bras you end up not wearing or have to replace every six months, or dealing with bras that don't fit every time your weight fluctuates 5 pounds.

Just one Embrago top replaces a week's worth of bras (or more TBH) and eliminates all of these problems. Plus it lasts for years, is machine washable, and expands or contracts naturally to easily accommodate weight fluctuations (*especially* in the b***s) without having to change sizes or buy new clothes.

What are you waiting for?? True bra freedom -- gentle, supported, beautiful bra freedom -- is calling!

The Hidden Dangers of Tight Bra Straps: Bra Strap Syndrome Explained In today's world, fashion and comfort often go hand in hand. However, there are instances where fashion choices might impact our health,..|News Track

When you have a large bust, it's so hard to find high quality clothes that fit. But you don't have to settle for cheap or unstylish dresses and tops that hang loose from your b***s. Check out our latest post with a treasure trove of tips and resources especially for plus size and full bust bodies, to help you find luxury clothing that flatters your beautiful curves.

Luxury Plus Size Clothing Fashion for Women with Large Busts It IS possible to find flattering, high-end tops and dresses when you have a fuller bust, you just need to know what to look for.