Comments on: Ten Things About… Dressing Professionally if You’re Busty

By: eliza

eliza — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:36:45 +0000

Right, because every single woman with large breasts have the exact same other proportions as well. Plus, every single single button suit fits the same, as does every three button suit? With the same universal tailoring, right?

You’re doing the same thing the author of this site does: pigeonholing every single possibility to the exclusion of common sense.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:14:36 +0000

I second the notion to find a GREAT bra source because it makes a HUGE difference in how you look and feel. I also order all my bras from Bravissimo (and while traveling in England I made a special trip to get fitted in one of their stores). Finding out that I am a 32F and not the 36DD that all the Victoria’s Secret girls insist on completely changed my bustiness from a huge and unattractive inconvenience to total pride! (you know VS – if you’re not A, B, or C cup you’re obviously a D. And if those cups are still too small? They give you the next up in the band size!) Good bras are expensive yes – but it’s worth it to have beautiful, supportive, comfortable bras. I’ve also ordered tube tops (with built-in bras of course), cute and supportive bikinis, and tailored sleeveless work blouses from them and I’ve always been thrilled. One of the saddest things is seeing a fellow busty-babe with a terrible bra on…and knowing that she probably thinks Vicy’s or dept store granny bras are her only option. Also -thanks for the designer recommendations above – stylish work-appropriate dresses are another challenge! :)

By: putty

putty — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:42:09 +0000

i agree with the boo comments. my measurements are 38/25/34 meaning dressing to my bust size places me in an extra large when i’m a size 2 if i dress to my bust it looks like i’m wearing a sack and i look 300 pounds… though in there defense there aren’t many clothes out there for people of my body shape i live in america and they don’t sell bras in my size they don’t even sell anything but training bras with a band size of 28. i had to learn to sew and make my own clothes in order to have things that fit.

By: Busty Slender & Proud

Busty Slender & Proud — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:07:17 +0000

Show off your figure! Be proud of who you are. Never minimize your bust, it reduces lymphatic drainage. And be sure to frame that little waist with sashes and belts, if you can’t get to a tailor. You don’t want to be mistaken for overweight. You want people to see you’ve got hourglass curves. God bless you.

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By: AN

AN — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:50:20 +0000

I’m a busty Asian hourglass and have found that the most supportive bras ever can be ordered online from UK based-Bravissimo (www.bravissimo.com).

Other tips: try any of these necklines – cowl, draped, V, scoop, square, boatneck.
Semi fitted sheaths work great too, as do wrap dresses (with the cami!).

A no-no: I’ve seen busty girls belt dresses and trust me, unless you’re really long waisted, don’t!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:41:48 +0000

I’m sorry but Corporette is right. Single button suits bring the eye right to the area that you are trying to smooth–the bust. More buttons create a long, leaner line. It does not mean you are hiding your waist–that would depend on the shape of the jacket. I think boxy jackets are just plain horrible on everyone so don’t equate a 3-button suit with a matronly box. Look for a curvy jacket that fits without being too sexy for work. A well-fitting 3 button suit will look more professional than a 1 button any day of the week.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:17:05 +0000

In my experience, oxfords and other button up shirts fit well everywhere but that DREADED gap….

If anyone else has this problem, the best advice my mother gave me was a well placed safety pin. None of this tailoring nonsense; I’m a college student. A safety pin (pinned in such a way so that you don’t see it from the front, takes practice) saves me from gapping and tailoring fees

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:16:42 +0000

White House Black Market makes AMAZING camis – they are thin material with the built in shelf bra, but with wide straps instead of spaghetti straps. The straps add additional support while hiding bra straps, and the material is thin enough to wear under anything without bulging.

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Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:11:20 +0000

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