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Clothes for big boobs

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ChasingStaplers · 26/04/2013 16:55

Just had to return all the clothes I ordered through Pepperberry as they are too small round the bust!

I ordered a 12 super curvy and it all fitted fine, except I couldn't do the dresses up around my boobs. (The dresses/tops with no zip gave me enormous cleavage)
I have just had DC3, am breastfeeding and literally have NO clothes. I don't want to be frumpy and wear shapeless stuff but am also sick of jersey!
To too it all, I have an important networking event which I've been asked back from maternity to attend and am worried I'll have nothing to wear.

All suggestions welcome!

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ChasingStaplers · 26/04/2013 16:59

*top

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MadBusLady · 26/04/2013 17:59

I'm assuming a 14SC be too big elsewhere?

I came across this place mentioned on a blog the other day. Don't know what it's like and they only seem to do a couple of white shirts, but at least that would be a start for smartwear.

Also noticed M&S now do shirts in "larger bust" sizes, but I've not tried any on. Be surprised if they were bigger than a Pepperberry SC.

Failing that, would the budget stretch to tailoring, just for occasions when you REALLY want a fitted top?

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ChasingStaplers · 26/04/2013 18:37

Thanks madbuslady - I think I'll have a look in m&s to see what they offer.

Was already thinking about investing in a sewing machine as the tailors at the end of my road charge a fortune - looks like that's decision made!

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superbagpuss · 26/04/2013 18:39

I try to wear fitted smart t shirts or tops under my suits for work, covers me up and looks smart with no panic about buttons coming undone.

ChunkyPickle · 26/04/2013 18:44

There's always made to measure - have a google, there are a couple of places that'll make shirts for under 20 quid!

Mumelie · 26/04/2013 21:31

You could try St Bustier. Not cheap but up to an H cup

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ChasingStaplers · 26/04/2013 22:02

Ooh some lovely clothes on there, mumelie!

Also having a look at made to measure - cant believe it can be cheaper than the high street.

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ThePendant · 27/04/2013 00:14

Both Oliver Bonas and Joy have dresses that work well with boobs at the moment.
They are not specifically aimed at big boobs but the cuts seem to work well.

(I'm 32j and have bought a couple of dresses from each recently)

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ChasingStaplers · 27/04/2013 07:44

Do you size up thependant? There's a couple of dresses I like on the Joy website.

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ThePendant · 27/04/2013 13:00

I wear a 14 for the Joy dresses.
Some of them need a bit of sewing to prevent exposing myself, but nothing drastic.
Link if you like - I've tried on loads there as there is one near my work.

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