Flattering jumpers for big bust?

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I've lost a lot of weight so am trying to put together a new wardrobe. It should be exciting but I could weep at how awful/frumpy/poor quality everything seems to be atm. I'm a tall size 16 with big boobs and an hourglass figure so chunky knits, oversized and high-necked jumpers and cardigans make me look like a barrage balloon. And it seems like that's ALL there is out there. I also find the endless beige, black and navy options really dreary and unflattering on me - I love colour and pattern! I need fine-knits in a v-neck/square/sweetheart neckline, ideally not in block colours. Am I searching for the impossible? Can anyone recommend any brands I should look into? Thanks!

You are welcome! Very tempted myself.

Primark and Tesco have some soft v neck jumpers. I also have ADHD and sensory issues, I could never wear wool.

Wouldn’t that gape on a big bust?

Again, gape alert!

I really like raglan sleeves too. Always avoid a dropped shoulder where the shoulder is actually sitting on your upper arm. That's so unflattering I find.

@CaptainBarnaclesandthevegemals I can’t tell if this is a serious suggestion or a joke. That’s the ugliest jumper I have ever seen and it’s 80%viscose and 20%nylon so wtf is the point of it? No warmth and hideous with it.

I'm glad someone said it.
I guess if it's for sale then there must be buyers but that is one fugly jumper

I never understand why people recommend wrap tops/dresses for big boobs. I have big boobs and wrap tops either gape open, or the wrap side falls under my boob which is not a flattering look!

@wesurecouldstandgladioli

I am a 32 DDD, it does not gape. It hugs.

It's not even especially low cut.

There are some seriously hideous jumpers being recommended on this thread. I have the same issue op.
They do this in a few colours https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls383621/q40750#q40750

I am also a size 16 with large breasts. Unfortunately, I tend to carry weight on my tummy - a classic apple - so that is tricky. I find that v-necked jumpers, slightly larger (not baggy) that are very soft and with a slight stretch tend to work best. I have a lovely cashmere one from Mint Velvet a year or two ago that I still wear. This season, if I was buying, I'd look at this one but wouldd be worried the cotton wouldn't offer enough flex or this one

I do also like a bit of a pattern or texture. I've had a couple from Boden over the years but tend to find that if my tummy is feeling bit bigger, they're bad!

I quite like this even though a horizontal stripe stresses me out.

If you want to wear something over something else, I have a long line cashmere jumper that I absolutely love. It skims over all the right places and is super warm even though it's not particularly thick. It IS more on the casual side however.

I have had versions of this John Lewis cashmere v-necked jumper over the years. The quality is not as high as I'd like, but they tend to be very nice. But I buy size 18. The colours this year are quite nice - they've been a bit wishy washy in previous years and/or had weird sleeves/hems.

That red one is quite stunning!

I'm sorry but those Roman jumpers are hideous, and are all synthetic, so it's a no from me.

I am finding going for a sweater type material rather than knits help,

this is a recent good purchase

https://www.riverisland.com/p/black-v-neck-sweatshirt-756789

Slightly sparkly one here

https://www.sugarhillbrighton.com/collections/knitwear/products/marcella-v-neck-jumper-black-sparkle-cuffs

No. It's not actually wrap, just looks it.

I too have a big bust and am absolutely in love with this one but it’s just a bit too expensive 😩
https://almadalabel.com/products/gia-cross-wrap-sweater-black-1?variant=48711252410717

The Sosander one is nice, but cotton and viscose aren't warm.

Cashmere is warm, I think.

Can we not say "norks" please? 😬

If you are hourglass then west right tops or bodies and cardis if you want to show your figure .

Woolover have lots of colours in all their things. The v neck Marino/ cashmere mix are particularly soft & wear really well. I have several that are years old but still like new.
https://www.woolovers.com/womens/jumpers/womens-cashmere-and-merino-v-neck-knitted-sweater-nightshade-15529

I'm glad it's not just me..........blimey; it's truly hideous.

Thought I'd report back on the Sosander one. Not bad on my 34JJ 's and surprisingly warm. And no gaping!

What about these vintage style jumpers? Here . Scroll down to the short sleeved ones

I’m hourglassy and find things with waist shaping the most flattering, but hard to find!. Pure Collection do some v neck cardigans which taper at the waist - 100% cashmere, so very snuggly and a bit stretchy. Not the cheapest, but they last well if you take care of them. Normally they have a wide colour range, bit more restricted this year but I heard that ‘safe’ colours and fewer choices is industry-wide this year.