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Will buying 'tall' help with big boobs?

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afink · 16/05/2015 14:54

Wonder if anyone knows the answer to this - I need some new basic cardigans and can't find any in the shops, yet there seem to be plenty online (so I can't try them on). I am a size 14 and only 5'4" but have huge boobs. Would it make sense to order cardigans from the tall range instead of the regular range? I find that things can be too short in the torso for me because of my norks. Any voices of experience?

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AWholeLottaNosy · 16/05/2015 14:56

I'm a similar shape to you, never tried ordering tall clothes before! Do you have a link to the cardis you mentioned?

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afink · 16/05/2015 15:01
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Trills · 16/05/2015 15:02

Tall clothes are longer from shoulder to hem.

If they have a "waist" or gathering that should be "under the bust" you may find it's not quite at the right place though.

The'l also have longer sleeves.

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MesM · 16/05/2015 15:13
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afink · 16/05/2015 15:14

I can't get on with Pepperberry stuff. It's always either a bizarre fit or really crap quality for the price.

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MesM · 16/05/2015 15:20

Just had a look at sale and quite a few cardies in different shapes (all designed for bigger breasts)
www.bravissimo.com/m/pepperberry/#products/sale/knitwear/cardigans/bow-detail-cardigan/green/pt148grn/

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MesM · 16/05/2015 15:21

Ah your way ahead of me - (browser didn't update sorry)

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stripytees · 16/05/2015 16:23

Are you definitely wearing the right sized bra?
I used to struggle with the fit of tops but haven't had many issues after having a bra intervention and starting to wear the right size.

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afink · 16/05/2015 16:43

Yes, definitely wearing the right size. I get fitted at Bravissimo every year to 18 months and I regularly check my measurements with the bra intervention method so I know I'm on the right tracks when buying bras from elsewhere.

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RingtheBells · 16/05/2015 17:03

The DP one you linked to has three quarter sleeves so you may find it fits nicely. I think there are several colours, so probably worth ordering as returns are free and there is often free delivery if you spend £30, worth looking for a code for DP as there often is one

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