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Fuller bust instagrammers - with clothes on?!

55 replies

Cinnamonandcoal · 27/12/2022 22:40

As the unfortunate owner of 34Js, buying clothes is hard.

Lingerie also used to be v hard but there are a load of great brands these days, plus a bunch of women on Instagram who try all the bras on and see which are good. Helpful!

No so many specialist clothing brands particularly since Pepperberry disappeared, and I also haven't found anyone on Instagram who is a similar shape and looks at clothing rather than lingerie. The ones that do try clothes are generally in their early 20s and go for tightness and lots of cleavage.

I'm in my mid-30s in a corporate job and would LOVE to find someone out there who is scouring the shops to inspire others with the clothes out there which might fit and which are the kind of things I'd buy. Is there anyone I haven't come across yet? Or any other suggestions?

I just don't have the time to spend hours shopping in person and when ordering online I send 95% back because it doesn't work for me, even though I only order the shapes which might work! I'm very ready to be influenced.

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GetOffTheRoof · 29/12/2022 21:52

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 29/12/2022 21:18

I try to avoid sweatshops.

So where do you shop?

People could contact www.aestheticlaundry.co.uk to discuss bespoke longline tops if they can afford it.

OnceAgainWithFeeling · 29/12/2022 23:39

FurAndFeathers · 29/12/2022 21:39

So where do you shop that caters to fuller busted women?
constructive suggestions appreciated!

EBay, Vinted and thrift+, mostly.

Cinnamonandcoal · 30/12/2022 00:12

JaceLancs · 29/12/2022 21:52

I’m a busty hourglass - not as big as you but a GG or H cup
For dresses I love Ralph Lauren, Bombshell or some phase eight styles
I always go for v neck or low round or boat neck styles
They are quite hard to find but raglan sleeves for coats and jackets avoid the whole too big on the shoulder issue - I love vintage jaeger

Had to Google a raglan sleeve. Interesting!

I also like eBay etc but given a lot of things aren't returnable it's pretty risky for clothes.

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Cinnamonandcoal · 30/12/2022 00:15

For anyone that missed it, I also started this thread to post specific clothes which work:

www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/4707604-tried-and-tested-clothes-recommendations-for-the-fuller-of-bust

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Luredbyapomegranate · 30/12/2022 00:28

SleekMamma · 28/12/2022 00:05

Tbh a lot of women get into dressmaking to solve specific clothing issues. Lidl sells singer sewing machines every few months, lots of really good online courses and fabric to buy. Quite a few sewing conference exhibition things too, to buy fabric in person and go to workshops.

I'd get a sewing machine!

My aim is to sew my complete work wardrobe. Only fabrics colours styles that suit and fit me. A bit of a long term plan, but I'm fed up with shops for clothes shopping.

It will be a cold day in hell before I pick up a needle, but OP would it be worth searching for a local dressmaker who could adjust stuff for you?

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