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June 30, 2023 48 mins

This bonus week in June brings us a replay of our top episode so far from 2023!

Did you know you have to break in a new bra the way you break in new shoes? Melissa and Susie learned so much from this fantastic interview with Lori Kaplan, the Fairy Bra Mother herself!

Undergarments are the foundation upon which we build our wardrobes, and Lori Kaplan, affectionately known as The Fairy Bra Mother, has been supplying costume and wardrobe basics to the heavenly bodies on stage and screen for 4 decades. Savvy shoppers know that BraTenders is the go-to place for solutions for all manner of clothing conundrums, and The Uplifting Experience, their signature bra fitting, is sought by women around the world who are in need of a lift, and proper fitting bra.

Lori is also a writer, and working on her “mammoir”, called My Life Behind Bras, which will give readers a beneath-behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the entertainment industry. Many of the stars in the community are also private clients at BraTenders. 


Lori is a Cat Mom to Jack and Ms Kitty. Lori enjoys yoga, pilates, crossword puzzles, and the NY Times Spelling Bee. Lori is a lifelong New Yorker, who moved to Manhattan at the age of 22 so she could walk to Studio 54. She now resides is Riverdale, NY.


In this episode:

  • Learn more about the Fairy Bra-Mother herself like her adventures in NYC in the late 70s (she was a huge fan of Studio 54!) 
  • Lori's best tips for wearing the RIGHT bra, and how to find the Goldilocks of bras
  • Listen to Melissa and Susie ask all your most asked questions about hiding the perfect bra 

You don't want to miss this one! 

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Connect With Our Guest Lori Kaplan 

On her website: bratenders.com
On Instagram @fairy_bra_mother
On Facebook @bratenders

Connect With Our Hosts
Melissa Gilbert on Instagram @melissagilbertofficial
Susie Shubert on Instagram @susie_shubert

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