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Big breasts=too short tops

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Lovewearingjeans · 31/12/2015 21:40

Does anyone else have the problem of larger than average breasts making standard tops short on you. I'm not that big (32f), and this is becoming a real problem. I am now adjusting my wardrobe to wear tunic tops, just so I am covered below my waist. I am also 5'4" size 12 hourglass, with a short waist, so it's not like I am a giant.

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LiverandChianti · 31/12/2015 21:50

Me! it's a real pain :(

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MyGirlDaisy · 31/12/2015 21:53

I am a very similar size to you and have been buying size 14 tops to accommodate my bigger bust but this means they are too big elsewhere especially dresses. I have recently discovered Pepperberry clothes, they may not be to your taste but I have bought a couple of tops, a tunic and a dress and I have been really pleased. They have a sale on at the moment too.

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ShesGotLionsInHerHeart · 31/12/2015 21:58

Yes! I really struggle to find tops long enough to cover my tummy. It's hard work!

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TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge · 31/12/2015 22:57

Yep,everything is shorter on me so I size up. Sadly that leaves everything else big and often still leaves everything shorter!

Can't win can we

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Swampmonster39 · 31/12/2015 23:37

The absolute worst of this problem is gym vests. Every single one I've ever come across is short in the body. Great when you have to a gym class.and end up flashing your belly!

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Cuttysarky · 01/01/2016 09:28

Yes indeed! I think I have a long torso also, and my 38j chest makes things so much worse... Most tops are crop tops on me, I live in fear of exposing my post CS hangy tummy!! I have resorted to buying long thin vests from places like H&M or Next to wear under slightly too short tops that I really like.

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NameChange30 · 01/01/2016 09:33

Check out Pepperberry. It's the clothing range made by Bravissimo. The clothes are designed to fit bigger boobs and there are different sizes.

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TheChocolateDidIt · 01/01/2016 10:08

Yes! And I cannot believe your post has only just made me realise this! I a. A recent convert to Pepperberry and second AnotherEmma's post.

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NameChange30 · 01/01/2016 10:21

Oh and for people with long torsos (and not just big boobs) a friend recently told me about Gap Tall. It's online only which is why I didn't know about it before. I just bought some long t-shirts from there.

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Swampmonster39 · 01/01/2016 17:11

Thanks AnotherEmma, that's very useful to know x

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Lovewearingjeans · 02/01/2016 11:23

Forgot about Pepperberry. Weight gain over Christmas hasn't helped Smile

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StatisticallyChallenged · 02/01/2016 12:08

If you like the idea of Pepperberry there's also Urkye, Biubiu and DD-Atelier which work on a similar method. First two are polish, think the latter is russian.

Sometimes buying tall tops helps. I've also got a few from PhaseEight which seem to have decent boob room and length.

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