• Bubbles Bodywear

Overview

Bubbles Bodywear has a rating of 4.19 stars from 69 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Bubbles Bodywear most frequently mention customer service, and silicone pads. Bubbles Bodywear ranks 6th among Underwear sites.

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  • Value
    6
  • Shipping
    7
  • Returns
    5
  • Quality
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  • The quality is better, the fit is better, customer service is great.
  • I ordered the retro diamond high rise with silicone pads and absolutely love them.

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Top Positive Review

“Nicelocal”

Lovely K.
3/13/23

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Top Critical Review

“Disappointed”

Y R.
11/16/22

This product has left me extremely disappointed. I bought it twice, hoping it would get better, but it never did. The padding was visible no matter what I wore. I couldn't be bothered to send it back for a refund, and it's taken me forever just to write a review.

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customer service (5) silicone pads (4) butt (14) great product (3)
Thumbnail of user lovelykhan5000lk
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
March 13th, 2023

Our experience has shown us how important SEO-based promotion is, so when we found out what Nicelocal was and which options if offered, we signed up for the Gold plan. Our website's traffic increased sharply after the first month, and it's still growing, albeit at a slower rate. The traffic from Nicelocal is a lot better targeted than the traffic from context-based ads. This helps us engage more effectively with our target audience and develop a positive company image.

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1 review
0 helpful votes
November 16th, 2022

This product has left me extremely disappointed.
I bought it twice, hoping it would get better, but it never did.
The padding was visible no matter what I wore.
I couldn't be bothered to send it back for a refund, and it's taken me forever just to write a review.

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Dear Y. R., We're sorry to receive your review. We do see that your orders were indeed from early 2021. But we also notice that you never contacted us about your orders, which would have allowed us to offer shopping advice or suggest an alternative panty style/size or different pads that may have been better suited to your needs. It's quite possible that a smaller pad may have been a simple remedy to the visibility issue you experienced as different panty styles, pad sizes, thickness and materials - and the outerwear worn with the garments/pads - will affect the final look of the shaper. Please know that we are always here to help our customers throughout the entire journey of buying, trying and wearing their Bubbles. ~Bubbles Bodywear

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1 review
4 helpful votes
November 6th, 2020

I am now an ex Bubbles customer. I received two pairs of obviously incorrectly marked Bubbles. After sending photos and emails I was basically advised "that's life". This is not a customer oriented company. Quick to take a sale and without regard for a dissatisfied customer. I wasn't looking but now have found an alternative supplier of a superior product with contemporary management.

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Dear Diane, We are happy to hear that you have found what you are looking for. Although the orders in question are from 2018 and 2019 (and it is now November 2020), and our return policy encourages our customers to contact us within 30 days of receiving their orders if there is a problem, we made a special exception to accept your exchange items and humbly informed you that we were happy to satisfy your request for a resolution. But becasue you refuse to return the items for inspection, we are unable to fix the problem. We simply need the original items in hand to understand the sizing/fit complaint in order to send you a replacement that would meet your expectations. We feel that offering an exchange for products that you have had in your possession since 2018 and 2019 is a fair resolution to your complaint. Please note, the offer still stands to exchange the two panties in question until 11/30/2020. In the meantime, we hope that you will be happy with your other purchases.

Thumbnail of user tammyn359
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 14th, 2021

Their free return is not free. You have to pay $7.95 to get your money back. Don't buy from them.

Pay with Amex. Trust me. There are reasons to pay with that cc. Or PayPal.

Tip for consumers:
I wish I read their reviews.

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They said free refund. Not free. When you pay to return it it so not free. The quality is so bad I do note ant to exchange. Horribly made.

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Hello Tammy, We first apologize for any confusion regarding our pre-paid return/exchange postage labels. If there is terminology on our website or in any of our email communications where we could add clarification to our policies, please let us know so that we may prevent any misunderstandings in the future.

To clarify, we provide pre-paid convenience postage labels upon request for Customers who want to return or exchange. There is no charge for labels used for exchanging or for store credit. There is a fee for usage of labels for return for refunds.

Here is a direct link to our returns/exchanges/label policy: https://www.lovemybubbles.com/returnsexchanges.shtml

Regarding our patented swim bottom, we stand by our quality and can guarantee that we have made no changes to style or quality over the 10 years that we have been offering this style. We're sorry item did not work out for you but are happy that you were able to return it for a refund.

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1 review
2 helpful votes
February 21st, 2023

I've been a customer for a long time, I've bought many items but have loved the foam bootie pads, at least until recently. They have changed the foam and now they don't last. The foam isn't thick so if you wear tight pants they just flatten right out, if you use them a week there is no shape left in them. Go back to your old foam so they can withstand being sat on and regain there shape.

Tip for consumers:
The foam don't last and the silicone is way too heavy

Products used:
Foam bootie pads

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Hi Becky, We've taken a look at your orders - thanks for shopping with us for so long :) We notice that you haven't contacted us directly - we'd love to have the opportunity to take a look at your recent order with you. Please contact our customer service at 800-401-5811 or https://www.lovemybubbles.com/contact.shtml so we can address your feedback.

If we don't get the chance to speak with you, we would like to assure your that the pads you are buying have not changed in quality or material. We do notice that your first order contained a thicker pad style. Regarding pads made of foam, please note that we design our foam to be soft to the touch so they mold well to the body. We use different types of polyurethane foam for our different foam pad styles, all of which have different properties - some softer than others. And we can certainly understand that softer foam could compress when worn with very tights pants. It doesn't look like you have ordered silicone pads from Bubbles in the past, so we'd like to point you toward our Lite Silicone - a silicone that is lighter than traditional silicone material but more firm (less soft/squishy) as compared to the foam. Maybe these pads would suit your needs better? We look forward to speaking with you so we can best resolve your feedback. Best regards, Sarah@ LoveMyBubbles.com

Thumbnail of user kristiel5
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 11th, 2017

Fast delivery, worth the extra $1.95... Florida to Phoenix Az. Two days. Excellent product, the real deal!

Thank you mybubbles...
Kristie

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1 review
3 helpful votes
November 10th, 2020

The price are great and I love the free shipping and the free item. This company I love that they tell you what your getting and how the garment will look and fit with ur body and how it will fit under ur clothes. They are so detail and thats what a most customer like myself love. I also like the CEO thats she can be apart of the experience meaning she tell u about every item and how it will look and feel on our body. She explain everything u might ask when u watch the video it's like ur talking to her and she makes you feel like she understand what we women wants and I thx her for that cuz there's no other company that does that. Thx u again for amazing service and items.

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Double-O® Seamless Bodysuit

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Dear K., Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for your kind comments. We absolutely believe in complete transparency, providing customers with a wealth of information so they can make the best product decisions for their needs. We're happy we could provide service and shapewear that met your expectations and we look forward to serving you again in the future. XOXO, Team Bubbles

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Kaya H.
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
December 14th, 2017

The Victoria did not fit true to size. I recently had my measurements done and I ordered one size up just to be sure and it was still too small which created rolls and my bottom was very unflattering. I ended up not being able to wear it underneath my dress that I wore to a gala. I am going to exchange it for a larger size. I believe that The Victoria will live up to its description once I have the correct size.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
November 20th, 2017

This company is like a magical genie that grants you curves! I've always been a 5'4 petite girl with very large breasts. I felt like I didn't look "balanced". I have a booty, it's just not big enough to counterbalance my top heavy assets. I've ordered from this company on many occasions and they never fail to satisfy me. My most recent order is amazing! (Hip to butt padded boy shorts) It looks very natural and seamlessly curvy. I will be back for more granted wishes!

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1 review
3 helpful votes
July 29th, 2020

These are simply fantastic! I love the subtle boost from the foam padding - enough to be a noticeable change but not so much to be really obvious or unnatural. They are also really comfortable. My natural hip size is 37" and the medium shorts fit really nicely. I think the low rise boyshort design works best under jeans. Under a clingy dress the panty line is a bit more visible but I guess the Hipee would be better in that situation. I got the silicone pads as well - they are quite a bit thicker and so give a much more noticeable boost to my hips and butt. Lastly I have to say I am so impressed with the service and delivery from Bubbles. I ordered on Sunday and the delivery arrived on Wednesday - in the UK! I did have to pay an extra customs charge though but all in all I am really happy!

Thumbnail of user marialovec
1 review
4 helpful votes
June 14th, 2021

I ordered the boy short with the silicone pads as inserts and they fit my bottom beautifully however because the waist size is not considered with this company, they are not a perfect fit. I spoke with customer service and they said they do not take waist measurements into consideration. I love this piece so much I took it to get altered but the seamstress said that because of the way it's sewn, it can't be altered. Because of this issue, I can't wear it under thin/form fitting garments as the gap surely shows. I fold it over and it makes it just fine under jeans or heavier/flowy garments but this gap/extra material can never be worn under anything thin or form fitting because the extra material bulks out and looks weird. I thought about using a safety pin but I don't want to hurt myself plus that would probably show as well. This piece is definitely worth the purchase just be cautious about what you wear it under. Also the circumference imprint of the pad shows through thin/tight clothes so be mindful of that as well! This piece definitely works, it just does not work with everything!

Tip for consumers:
Get a wide variety of pieces because not every piece they sell will work well with all your clothing.

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Bootiful panty and boy short

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Thumbnail of user katem117
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 17th, 2017

Ordered my product and it arrived here in New Zealand within 1 week! Brilliant product which I absolutely love - really good quality and very quick delivery!

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1 review
0 helpful votes
December 25th, 2017

Although wearable with jeans or close fitting garments l expected them to be contoured for a better fit to the body

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Dear Debby, Thank you for your feedback. We offer the Sticky Buns in both foam and silicone. If you found that the foam padding is not as contouring as expected, you may find that the silicone is a bit more supple and flexible for your needs. Please contact us so that we may exchange your item for something that would make you happier! ~Bubbles Bodywear.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
August 4th, 2017

Very good quality and extremely natural under jeans. Very happy with the product. Wish there were coupons for repeat customers so I could try the other products.

Thumbnail of user patriciac211
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 26th, 2017

I did receive merchandise very quickly, however returned it. Feel that the ordered product is not true to size. Returned for a replacement.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
January 9th, 2018
• Updated review

I could find no product that fit my specific need. Opted to return the item and try shopping again in the future. No issue with the service!

Not as good as hoped for
December 30th, 2017
• Previous review

I'm 68 yo and my body composition has changed with age. I exercise regularly and recently lost 15 lbs. -- I had gained weight due to Rx drugs and discovery I am pre-diabetic -- so I made life changes. In spite of exercises to enhance body shape, the loss of fat and age related tissue degradation leave me with a rather flat butt. When I pull on leggings, they eventually droop and sag and in the rear, necessitating a belt to hold them up. I had hoped the Behind The Seams Padded Highwaist Boxer Panty/Pad Item #9049-N would smooth my middle and add a bit of puff to my rear area. I found the high waist section did not have much if any compression. The butt pads were small, set rather awkwardly in the panty, and did not add any true shaping. Maybe I was expecting too much, but this item did not address any of my needs. Note: I wear a size 6 pant, so don't presume I am excessively over weight. But I do suffer from a larger waist area than desired -- middle age spread, post menopausal, loss of muscle tone following multiple pregnancies!

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1 review
0 helpful votes
September 11th, 2017

Good quality and value. I'm really happy with item. They are lightweight and make my jeans look really good Will need to order a few more soon.

Thumbnail of user denissec2
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
November 2nd, 2017

I ordered my size however the garments are 2 sizes too small, I even measured myself. I will be returning them.

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Dear Denisse, We have not heard back from you about this issue, but we hope that the alternate style/size exchange item worked out for you. Please contact us if you need anything further! ~Bubbles Bodywear

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1 review
0 helpful votes
December 18th, 2017

I was so excited to receive my new Bubbles merchandise. This was my fist time buying from them. My item ripped the very first time I wore it. The lining is ripped halfway across. Other than that, the fit was great. Just disappointed that this happened.

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Dear Tara, We regret any damage to your purchase. We have reached out via phone and email but have not heard back from you yet. Please contact us (800-401-5811) at your earliest convenience so that we may address this issue for you. Thank you! ~Bubbles Bodywear

Thumbnail of user coreyc24
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 31st, 2017

Such awesome products I have used them before and would again, I got my sizes a bit off but that was my fault not theirs

Thumbnail of user andreap92
1 review
3 helpful votes
August 17th, 2017

I also have no butt and extra belly fat, so I ordered 2 undergarments to compare: 1 with only foam pads and 2) with the silicone pads. Both gave me superb belly control. Also, even though they were heavier (as advertised), I preferred the silicone butt pads which did give me the boost and shape I needed, so I kept those. Received the order quicker than expected! Highly recommend Lovemybubbles!

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1 review
0 helpful votes
January 12th, 2018

I love all of my new padded panty products I purchased and they upgraded my shipping for free so I received them sooner than expected. I will always purchase from this company.

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1 review
1 helpful vote
June 12th, 2017

The Retro Lace Padded Panty will work after I exchanged the padding it came with with padding I had from years ago. Haven't tried on the Behind the Seams High Waist garment yet, but feel I'd need to exchange the padding in this as well...

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Karen J. – Bubbles Bodywear Rep

Hi Simone, Thanks for shopping with Bubbles again! Judging by your order history, I believe that the Retro Lace style will be a good fit for your preferences. The Foxy Fanny Lace Padded Panty (item 9015) and the Highrise Diamond Padded Panty (item 9041) both have wider pad pockets to accommodate wider padding so you may also want to consider these styles in the future. The Behind The Seams pads are oval and sit a bit higher on the body for a "higher" boost effect, so if you find that you don't like these when you get them, contact us and we will send you a pre-paid return label. We hope this helps... and that you love your new Bubbles! ~Bubbles Bodywear

Thumbnail of user maryg260
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 30th, 2017

It was ok, not enough padding and ran a bit too small. I will be returning it. And the picture was not exactly as I saw online, it seemed higher waistline in the picture.

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1 review
2 helpful votes
November 22nd, 2017

Silicone padded panties are fabulous! Very happy with the way they fit. I will be buying more. Thank you as now I appear to have a butt!

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Bubbles® Bodywear is the world's pioneer in designing and manufacturing curve-enhancing shapewear and accessories, with a focus on padded underwear. Our exclusive shapewear designs and our ground-breaking booty-boosting body shapers are the creation of Karen Jones, our Founder and CEO. As a result of her own needs as a not-so-curvy girl, Karen has been designing curve-enhancing solutions for men and women since founding Bubbles® in 2003.

Business History

I know what it's like to be the "butt" of jokes and teasing... Growing up, I was late-bloomer - little, skinny with no curves. My nickname was Jones Bones and "BK" (Big Karen - that was sarcasm).

Almost every kid endures adolescent teasing, whether it's for being tall, short, small, big - you name it! The trick is to turn that negativity into something good; to become stronger and more resilient later in life. And that's what Bubbles is all about - giving people the tools to build self-confidence.

The "insecurity seed" planted by all that teasing made me quite uncomfortable with the way I looked, even as an adult. Then, in 2003 I had an idea for a product that would boost my behind to help fill-out my clothing. I experimented with my new invention with my favorite pair of pants (pants that had been sitting in my closet for years because they had become stretched out and saggy in the back).

Lo' and behold, my little invention worked! I received lots of compliments the first time I wore it. I donned my "Bands" whenever I wore the pants. Then I thought... other girls might need this too! After all, I was feeling dramatically transformed... the part of my body that made me so self-conscious had suddenly become my best asset.

Over the next few years we began to add to the Bubbles' collection. In particular, we saw a need to improve on the selection of padded underwear available for women (and men) who needed more than a just a little lift. In 2006 we started designing and building the line of padded panties, boyshorts and briefs that we offer today.

Read our customer feedback and you'll understand how and why Bubbles has grown, mainly from word-of-mouth. After all, when friends spread the word about their favorite products, you know just how great they are! We're proud to say that Bubbles Bodywear has become the One Stop Booty Shop! ® for thousands of women and men who want a boost to their backside (and their self-confidence).

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Karen J.
Owner & Founder
Karen Jones, a Florida native who studied Studio Art at Florida State University, always had an interest in entrepreneurship. In 2003, after inventing a booty-lifting shapewear product for her own use, she realized that other people could benefit from her curve and confidence boosting invention... and Bubbles Bodywear was born, with Karen's first three patented shapewear designs.

With her background in Studio Art, and then professionally in Web Design, Karen launched her own website in 2004. But her early education in manufacturing and business came with much trial and error.

To provide some perspective, in 2004 e-commerce was burgeoning and fashion trends were just starting to ditch the heroin-chic look. Amazon was still known for books, J-Lo's curves were beginning to hit magazine covers and KimK was barely a blip on the social media radar. It was a very different world.

Over the years Bubbles has evolved from "Bubbles Butt Boosting Lingerie" to "Bodywear Bodywear" to encompass Customer's requests for a variety of shapewear products that boost, sculpt and lift.

Bubbles now offers 100 exclusive and specialty body shapers from both women and men, all designed by Karen herself.

"Focusing on the Customer - their wants, needs, complaints, suggestions and personal stories," says Karen "is what makes us who we are. And building a happy company team here at Bubbles has been an important focus for me too. Running a company makes you responsible, not only to your Customers, but also to your employees and their families. From our products to our working environment, I hope to engender confidence, happiness and security for anyone who wants to be a 'Bubbles Girl' (or boy)!"

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