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If you have big boobs what length/style skirts do you wear?

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 19:58

I tend to wear long skirts to balance out my bust otherwise I look too top heavy. I know they're not particularly fashionable, but short skirts look too tarty and mid length looks frumpy! (Also have a tummy which doesn't help)
Wondered what other pp with a similar size wear, am looking for some inspiration!Smile

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HeddaGabbler · 09/01/2017 20:01

I wear mini skirts with opaque tights. But I have good legs and certainly don't think I look 'tarty' Hmm

greenfolder · 09/01/2017 20:10

Sadly i am 5ft 1 with 36gg boobs. I am not tall enough for any item of clothes to even it out

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 20:20

greenfolder you have my comiserations!

I'm 34g and 5ft 5 and that's bad enough.Smile

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 20:22

Hedda I did used to wear short skirts in my twenties but don't think they would look right on me now I'm a few decades older!

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walruswhiskers · 09/01/2017 20:27

I've got 30js. And great legs. I wear minis with opaque tights - makes it clear that I am not fat, just busty.

walruswhiskers · 09/01/2017 20:27

Oh and I'm 5ft7.

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 20:35

If I wear short skirts I just look like boobs on legs!

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Showgirl109 · 09/01/2017 20:39

I'm 5'4" with 32 GG.
Pencil skirts work well knee or above never below. (Unless pregnant and then maxi looked great!)

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 20:47

Showgirl if you wear a pencil skirt, what do you wear on top?

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AgathaF · 09/01/2017 20:52

Minis - either straight or a-line or flared, with thickish, cotton tights or opaques in autumn/spring. Usually maxi skirts in summer as I only really wear short skirts with tights apart from on holiday. I'm 49, so some might say I'm too old for this, but I like it so to hell with what others say.

notMarlene · 09/01/2017 20:58

Have you been properly, properly fitted for your bras? I look like boobs on legs in short skirts when if bras are wrong.

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 21:03

My size is correct but I'm an Apple shape and have no bum, slim hips and thin legs. I'm like a pregnant Barbie doll!Grin

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DianaT1969 · 09/01/2017 21:59

34G and 5'4". Pencil skirts suit but I don't like walking any distance in heels. So I find this type of midi with a thin plain knit top works. Currently with brogues and opaques, but sliders in summer. Ignore the print, as it isn't for everybody. 2 small slits each side. This one is £17.50 M&S.

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DianaT1969 · 09/01/2017 22:00

I have lumps and bumps, so a pattern is strangely forgiving. And everything else is plain.

Doilooklikeatourist · 09/01/2017 22:06

I'm 5 ft 6 and have big boobs ( 34ff )
And like longish skirts
But can't find any I like
I'm too old (56 ) for short skirts
It's so difficult

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 22:13

Diana no offence but that skirt on me would look like I'm wearing curtains. Shock

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 22:17

This is me in a maxi dress.

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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 22:18

Which is fine for the summer but not when it's cold!

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AgathaF · 09/01/2017 22:39

Fitted, not tight, above knee skirt, thick tights and a loose top? Maybe order a few different shapes and see what works for you? Or book a personal shopper at somewhere like John Lewis and see what they come up with?

Showgirl109 · 09/01/2017 22:42

So one summer one winter but this sort of look. (Apologies for the terrible photos.)
Look at Christina Hendricks. Don't look like her! But I do have the boobs!

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If you have big boobs what length/style skirts do you wear?
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Destinysdaughter · 09/01/2017 22:46

Lovely! V envious of your tiny waist ...

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walruswhiskers · 10/01/2017 07:22

Me in short skirt. I look a bit rotund of waist there (actually only 28") but despite tits, I don't think that much leg looks tarty...

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walruswhiskers · 10/01/2017 07:34

And today's work outfit.

If you have big boobs what length/style skirts do you wear?
ThursdayLastWeek · 10/01/2017 07:41

I wear short skirts too. currently with wooly tights & DM Boots or cute flats and opaque if I'm going out.

I find mid length skirts need a heel to look their best on me and I'm not a heel wearer.

I like maxi skirts though. If it's working for you, why change it?

I'm a 32GG btw, though DS & I have just finished BFing so I'm hoping to get slightly more in proportion again soon!

Temporaryanonymity · 10/01/2017 07:56

We have the same shape. I wear shorter skirts too. Might as well make the most of our good legs!