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Is John Lewis going porn on us now?

202 replies

Arapawa · 14/03/2023 18:13

www.johnlewis.com/playful-promises-eddie-crossover-wrap-bra/p6049802

Playful bloody promises. Deary me.

OP posts:
palelavender · 14/03/2023 23:10

I don't think that ultra-strappy number is bound to get hearts racing! I think the second style without the extra bits added - which seem to be detachable - is normal looking - maybe even quite pretty.

It looks like they're going for a bit of a bondage theme. It's hard to picture though any self-respecting dominatrix wearing one of these and thigh high boots to administer a good flogging. I can't imagine what market they are aiming for - must be thick jumper wearers I suppose to hide all the extra buckle bits. Perhaps they could do a bundled offer of ugly bras with cosy jumpers.

IfOnlyOurEyesSawSouls · 14/03/2023 23:13

They look like instruments of torture.
No thanks.

ThatLibraryMiss · 14/03/2023 23:55

Letsnotargue · 14/03/2023 19:17

Wow

I think the miniature cymbals come with it. This is by far my favourite..,

What is going on with that bra? Has no-one ever told her how to put a bra on? The underwires are supposed to go in the crease under your breasts, not halfway to your waist. If they were in the right place she wouldn't need the cymbals.

Rebel2 · 15/03/2023 01:03

Harness bras have been about for ages
I have this one in a couple of colours because it fits well, is comfortable and I like how it looks

https://www.elomilingerie.com/uk/en/lingerie/bras/plunge-bras/brianna-uw-plunge-bra/p/el8080blk/

QueenCamilla · 15/03/2023 01:14

The latest "womenswear" spring/summer ad has a man for a model.
Or maybe it's the most manly, big-handed, square-jawed, tall and curve-less woman I've seen. Which doesn't change at all what John Lewis are doing there.

I'M SICK OF IT!!

pompomdaisy · 15/03/2023 03:24

You have a boring sex life love if that's porn!

LilacLooRoll · 15/03/2023 03:48

Ugly, uncomfortable, cheap looking. No redeeming features at all.

I’ll stick with my big black comfy pants, ta Grin.

BluebellBlueballs · 15/03/2023 07:09

NeverDropYourMooncup · 14/03/2023 23:03

You're only supposed to look at whether you want to buy the clothes, not use it as wank fodder.

What on earth is making you think I wank off to lingerie pictures.

Is that what you do yourself then?

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 15/03/2023 07:40

Jees OP, you must lead a very sheltered life!

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 15/03/2023 07:50

Some of that brand isn’t bad, but would you pay £40 for this?! Hardly anything to it. Their other bras from the same brand (the sexy ones) look a bit desperate!

www.johnlewis.com/playful-promises-ramona-strap-detail-illusion-mesh-plunge-bra/emerald-green/p6053917

butterup · 15/03/2023 08:04

Why are the strappy ones getting all the hate? Not to my taste but at least they look grown up to some extent. Surely the "I'm trying to be 16 years old" ones are even worse

www.johnlewis.com/playful-promises-love-is-love-nova-star-bra-pink/p109655237

www.johnlewis.com/squish-x-playful-promises-lili-underwired-balcony-bra-light-blue/p5896178

www.johnlewis.com/playful-promises-coccinelle-underwired-bra-pink/p6260800

Windingdown · 15/03/2023 09:28

"At what size should diversity stop then?

I'd say for lingerie about a 14. Maybe a 16 if toned."

The average clothes size in the UK is a 16. Why shouldn't people see people like them reflected in adverts? Everyone wears bras and knickers regardless of their size. We don't live in a perfect world where everyone is a perfect 10.

seperatedmum · 15/03/2023 09:40

that teal number is somehow backwards and frontwards at the same time and yes doesn't fit 🙈

stopbeeping · 15/03/2023 10:48

miawallacesfeet · 14/03/2023 19:05

@BentleyRhythmAce the person is obese which does portray disordered eating.

Why are we all so obsessed with saying the right thing? You are totally correct.

Hartlebury · 15/03/2023 10:52

@stopbeeping I think it's less being concerned about saying "the right thing" and more about minding your own business and not being cunts to each other.

Jewelanemone · 15/03/2023 10:54

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 15/03/2023 07:50

Some of that brand isn’t bad, but would you pay £40 for this?! Hardly anything to it. Their other bras from the same brand (the sexy ones) look a bit desperate!

www.johnlewis.com/playful-promises-ramona-strap-detail-illusion-mesh-plunge-bra/emerald-green/p6053917

That poor lady has no nipples! 🫤

MsPB · 15/03/2023 11:06

Hi all,
I am the founder of Playful Promises. We do make what we think is sexy lingerie in lots of sizes… although a persons idea of what is sexy is subjective… but plenty of women like to dress up to get in the mood for sex (and plenty don’t) but it’s not pornographic just part of the human experience if you do happen to like dressing up. We do use a range of models as women come in a range of sizes. You can see a greater mix on our site www.playfulpromises.com

John Lewis do plenty of lovely every day bras and good on John Lewis for daring to stock a women owned brand that is a bit daring …

Emma

wincarwoo · 15/03/2023 12:19

WowIlikereallyhateyou · 15/03/2023 07:40

Jees OP, you must lead a very sheltered life!

Yes. I don't see the problem at all. I wouldn't describe either as risqué.

BeretRaspberry · 15/03/2023 12:24

stopbeeping · 15/03/2023 10:48

Why are we all so obsessed with saying the right thing? You are totally correct.

They’re not correct though. Like I said previously I’m obese and my eating is the least disordered and ‘healthy’ it’s ever been. I’m hurtling towards 50 and my BP has always been spot on, as has my cholesterol and my heart and I’ve never been anywhere near diabetic, though I do also have PCOS which often comes with insulin resistance! And I know of many, many other people who are in the same situation. Conversely my very slim, active mum got high blood pressure at 45.

The size of someone else’s body has fuck all to do with anyone else. And if you’re one of those who spouts the ‘think of the NHS’ mantra, then if you don’t tell anyone else doing anything potentially risky - playing sport, drinking on a night out, driving etc etc that they’re potentially costing the NHS money in injuries etc, you’re not actually concerned for the NHS.

And you really can’t tell a person’s health just by looking at them. Health is holistic, not just about physical stuff I’ll likely never be ‘healthy’ again because of my conditions (that started when I was thin just in case you try and blame my weight). I literally cannot exercise. Does that make me less worthy of my place in this world?! By some people’s reckoning it does. 🙄

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 15/03/2023 12:28

MsPB · 15/03/2023 11:06

Hi all,
I am the founder of Playful Promises. We do make what we think is sexy lingerie in lots of sizes… although a persons idea of what is sexy is subjective… but plenty of women like to dress up to get in the mood for sex (and plenty don’t) but it’s not pornographic just part of the human experience if you do happen to like dressing up. We do use a range of models as women come in a range of sizes. You can see a greater mix on our site www.playfulpromises.com

John Lewis do plenty of lovely every day bras and good on John Lewis for daring to stock a women owned brand that is a bit daring …

Emma

Why on earth are you posting here trying to explain your brand and what it does?! (Which is obvious to me and others!)

To me, your lingerie which is more risqué and it’s placement in John Lewis sounds and looks like you’re trying to spice up bored, middle aged SAHM/W’s sex lives with 50 Shades of Grey-esque sort of lingerie. Some of it does look cheap!

The only reason I’m vaguely interested is it goes up to my bra size (narrower back larger bust).

KirstenBlest · 15/03/2023 12:53

Love the model diversity.
Do men's clothes especially underwear get marketed in the same way?

Lookingoutside · 15/03/2023 12:58

Arapawa · 14/03/2023 18:21

Do you often wear a harness on your bra?

Relatively often yes. It depends where I’m going or who is coming over.

Is that ok with you? Are YOU ok?

Lookingoutside · 15/03/2023 13:00

‘To me, your lingerie which is more risqué…’

Risqué?!!!! Alert the church elders!

ÉireannachÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ · 15/03/2023 13:04

This thread is a marketing attempt methinks

Lookingoutside · 15/03/2023 13:06

Arapawa · 14/03/2023 18:28

They’re really outerwear. For the dress down area of the sex club or for swinging parties. Like the seatless leggings that the internet lost it’s mind over the other week.

HTH.

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