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Fitted blouses for big bust but not plus size.

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ThorFull · 27/05/2023 18:11

I’ve always struggled with tops that don’t make me look boxy or matronly. I’m too wobbly after kids for anything completely figure hugging, but still slim with a big bust. Also tall, which makes shopping even harder.
I want some smart work tops- I’ve been looking for sleeveless blouses. Something that will skim my tummy, accommodate my bust (34f) and be long enough to tuck in. Smart and fitted.
I work in an office- recently career changed so massive pay cut and low budget.
also after some casual vests/ T-shirts. . At home I’m ok with my tight primark vests. But just too self conscious to wear anything skin tight out.
I can’t find that in between- shapeless, or my entire shape on show.

Any suggestions where to look please ? Or a particular style I could filter my searches by?
thank you 🙏

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youveturnedupwelldone · 27/05/2023 18:19

Realistically it's hard to find as you're "non standard"(!!!).

You could buy some shirts that are good on the bust and either get them tailored or learn to do it yourself. This problem is one of the reasons I learned to sew - it's easy to chuck a couple of darts in and get rid of the inevitable boxyness.

ModeWeasel · 27/05/2023 18:22

Bravissimo/pepperberry you might get some second hand.

TM Lewin used to do some but not as generously curvy as bravissimo.

ASOS do a line for the larger of boobs not sure if it includes shirts.

ModeWeasel · 27/05/2023 18:25

Hush ones are £££ but can get cheaper ones, try Next or John Lewis.

ThorFull · 27/05/2023 18:34

I never realised ASOS do a bigger bust range. A couple of their fitted T-shirts look good.
the shirt you linked is exactly the style I’d avoid. That amount of billowy fabric will do nothing for me. But I will bear it in mind- if I come across something in a really light fabric, I’ll try it on. Nothing to lose.

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ThorFull · 27/05/2023 18:36

Yes, I think I need to find a seamstress. I can’t see myself learning to sew from you tube.
Non standard is about right. I’m constantly looking woman up and down to see if they share my body shape, for style inspiration.

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ThorFull · 27/05/2023 18:41

Por Moi looks promising! The name rings a bell but certainly not somewhere I’d have thought to look.
thank you 😊

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