Star In A Bra USA top ten interview – Danielle White

Slightly later than scheduled, and we’re on to our second interview of the day and our fourth Star In A Bra interview!

So, without further ado, lets hear what the gorgeous Danielle White has to say.

Hi Danielle! So lets start as we always do…tell our readers all about you!

My name is Danielle White and I am 24 years old. I love to read, write, dance and, as of recently, to bake and decorate cakes. While at Oregon State University I studied Wood Science & Technology, French, and Business Administration. Shortly after school I started my first job in sales but one day I hope to travel and write fiction novels for a living. When I am not at work I dance competitive west coast swing, make bad puns, and try to learn new skills, such as billiards, painting, and yoga.

Wow, it sounds like you keep busy, and a fellow cake fanatic! What sizes do you normally wear when it comes to lingerie?

Underwear sizes change so much between companies that I run from a small to a large. During the photoshoot, though, I was generally fitted in a small. But that is what I love about bra sizes! They are generally very consistent! I am a 32FF for most brands.

I think everyone kind of has a size that they can then deviate on because as we all know, sizes fluctuate so much with brand and style. So were you refitted at the shoot?

I stayed a 32FF! I regularly get fitted for bra sizes because I view bras as an investment.

That’s what we like to hear! Do you have a favourite Curvy Kate set?

I really loved the Tempt Me Black/Coral from the Spring/Summer 2012 line and the Emily Midnight/Blush from the Autumn/Winter 2012 line. Buttons and lace are some of my favorite touches to bras. It is a great way to secretly have fun with your lingerie under your clothes!

Ah you and Chandler fell in love with the same Tempt Me! And I LOVE that Emily, it’s one of my all time favourite bras and I cannot wait for that blue. Were you a Curvy Kate competition before then competition?

There are no Curvy Kate retailers in the Pacific Northwest so I had never heard of Curvy Kate! I do shop for bras online, though, so it would have only been a matter of time before I found the brand.

Well we’re glad you’re now a convert! How did you find out about the contest?

My sister, Courtney, spoke to me about the contest but didn’t enter herself! She has been amazingly supportive of my entry, including driving me to and from the airport to get to New York. I’m looking forward to her entry next year.

That’s amazing, we can’t wait to see that! What a lovely sister you have. So why did you decide to enter?

I think I went through different stages of how I felt during this contest but I entered primarily as a direct result of my family’s relationship with their curves and the bras that support them. My grandmother always hid herself because of her shape. She was never a demure woman (she was perhaps the loudest and brightest of us all) but her curves did make her self-conscience. Maybe if there had been a better bra and she had been fitted my grandmother may not have felt the same, but I am more than happy to show off the curves that she helped give me. I am certain that she would have been proud of me.

We’re sure she’d be proud of you too, good on you. How does it feel then, to be part of the first ever US contest?

Unbelievable! When I read the Top 10 e-mail at work I literally jumped out of my chair and screamed. Even though we have already gone for our shoot it still feels like a dream. I am so excited to have gotten into the top 10 and especially with Tiffany Schmidt, as well!

That’s so nice to hear. I take it your loved ones have reacted well to you taking part…

My entire family has been so supportive! They may think I am a little bit crazy but they are supportive of me all the same. And because my sister is the person who told me about the contest, I can only say that they are the ones responsible for my entry!

Just the kind of family you want! Well the shoot has been and gone now, how did you feel before and after?

Before the shoot I felt completely unprepared and couldn’t sleep the night before. But having Hannah, Laura, and the rest of the amazing staff there made things run so smoothly that it felt like it passed too quickly! I wish that I could go back! I guess that after the shoot I feel that I regret that it ended!

You’re not the first person to say that! What were the best and worst parts of the shoot?

The best part of the shoot was the preparation! The hair, make-up, fittings and instructions were so relaxing and fun. And doing them all with the other girls made it a great girls day. The worst part of the shoot was that we couldn’t wear our Curvy Kate robes enough! They are perfect for Oregon while it has been cold but New York was so warm and humid that we could only wear them for a few minutes at a time.

I’m so jealous of those robes! Are you proud of your shape and size?

Coming to terms with who I am and what I look like is a daily battle. But even though I can be critical of myself I am also proud of my shape and size! It is always important to remember that the most important opinion of all is the one you have of yourself. It is important to never let it be negative at the end of the day!

That’s a good life motto, I’ll be borrowing that one. Do you struggle to find clothes and lingerie for your lovely curves?

I think every woman struggles with finding lingerie and clothes that they love and that fit. Once I find a brand or a store that I love I become very loyal to it! And I am always fast to suggest them to my other curvy friends. I visit my favorite lingerie shop with guests so often they may think I work there!

I think as curvy girls we do become fiercely loyal to a shop that works for us, for fear of never being able to go shopping again! So to you, what’s the definition of a Curvy Kate girl?

Every girl can be a Curvy Kate girl, regardless of their cup size. Even though the other Top 10 finalists have such a variety of shapes and sizes, we are all Curvy Kate girls! I think to be a Curvy Kate girl you need to have pride in your body shape and to be able to celebrate other women’s body shapes as well.

I couldn’t agree more! Do you have any advice for anyone thinking of entering next year?

This opportunity is so amazing that you shouldn’t listen to outside criticism! Putting yourself out there can be difficult but have confident in yourself and don’t let anyone bring you down! The only opinion that matters is your own! And smile!

We do love a good smile! What would be the best part about winning?

For me, winning the Star in a Bra contest would be an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I love to travel and meet people, and I would get to do both. But I also think that everyone will win, regardless of which girl wins this contest. Anyone who wins this contest will be helping the modeling industry begin to show that every body shape can be an ideal.

I love the attitude you girls have, you’re all so positive about the other contestants. So it sounds like the American fitting industry isn’t so great…

One word: inaccurate. I think that is because women don’t realize they should be sized and sized often! Shopping would be much more enjoyable for everyone if the shopping day began with a fitting. And probably much less painful, literally! Years of an ill-fitting bra can cause physical and psychological damage.

Here’s hoping Star In A Bra and our winner can change those attitudes. How would it feel to be a part of that and be the first ever American Star In A Bra?

Being the first American Star in a Bra would be intimidating but worth it! Although other companies have moved in the direction of using customer-sized models, it still is so new! I would feel so proud that I am helping further this new standard.

Just one last question Danielle, and I’m afraid it’s the horrible one – don’t hate me! Why do you think people should vote for you?

People should vote for me because I believe what Curvy Kate stands for: celebrating life, women and their curves. I love helping the women in my life find positive body acceptance, and being the next Star in a Bra would help me reach other women, too! The only trouble is, I don’t know if I would ever stop dancing from happiness!

Good luck Danielle!

To vote for Danielle, head to her page on the Curvy Kate USA Facebook application for Star In A Bra. Whilst you’re at it, why not become a fan of the Curvy Kate USA Facebook page to keep up to date with the competition and the brand? Come back tomorrow for even more interviews with our stunning top ten!

Next up we hear from Jackie Flores!