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Power suits for ladies...

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MillieV · 26/09/2014 20:17

… who actually have boobs.

Can one be found that doesn't make you look like you're meant to be on Page 3 or like you're wearing a sack?!?

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daftbesom · 26/09/2014 20:37

Have you had a look at Pepperberry? Not in the Jaeger/Hobbs/ LK Bennet price/ quality range but some nice workwear things.

this suit jacket
this suit skirt
smart jacket would go with a black skirt
slightly off-topic but I bought this coat and love it

Have a look at their dresses as well. Everything is sized for people who are "big up top" (there are two or three different bust-size options with each dress-size) and it's so nice to have things that fit on the bust and the waist.

MillieV · 26/09/2014 21:05

Ooooh… the third one's nice daftbesom...

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Superherosidekick · 26/09/2014 21:25

I wear a lot of suits and find Hobbs, Hugo Boss and occasionally Austin Reed ok. I love a shift dress and jacket but struggle to find dresses that fit both boobs and waist properly. I steer clear of the 'Chanel' style jackets and go for single button with a slash neck top underneath. The former just make me look square

ocelot41 · 26/09/2014 21:45

This is ££££ but if you have the kind of job which demands a power suit you may have the income to match!
www.saintbustier.com/gramercy-jacket.html

MillieV · 26/09/2014 21:50

ocelot That one is beautiful… Grin

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bookishandblondish · 26/09/2014 21:58

Hugo Boss - Ive had a couple of suits ( trouser, dress, skirt) which all work
Italian labels work - Max Mara but also a label Piazza Sempione ( Ive seen it in Liberty and a boutique in market who really work for hourglass shapes.

bookishandblondish · 26/09/2014 22:00

And unfortunately cheap stuff doesn't work. Pity.
My bank balance suffers but I do only buy at sale time. By the way, Hugo boss are brilliant as I've picked up different pieces for a black suit at different times/ shops but same black fabric.

ocelot41 · 27/09/2014 06:35

Actually, if you are a serious business type, why not look into the cost of getting some jackets made by a tailor for you? My previous line of work was very smart and I got a couple made by Gresham Blake. They were WONDERFUL. Current job that kind of office wear isn't necessary but there is nothing like something made for you. It isn't always as expensive as you think either. GB do suits for lots of women with big norks!

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