Dresses for odd shapes

[LoisGriffin1]

I wasn't sure how to title the thread!

 

I am a UK size 12 (which is about US size 10 I think) and have very large breasts for my size (34GG to be exact). Its so hard to find someone that fits my chest that is my size. If I go a few sizes up the dress fits fine around the chest but looks silly everywhere else.

 

I don't want to spend a fortune on getting a dress made but I would love to be able to wear dresses rather than skirts with tops.

 

Any tips?

 

Its very frustrating because I lost 40lbs a few years back and the only place I didn't lose weight was on my boobs. Now I am smaller finding clothing is so much harder.

[iheartbda]

Once you find something that fits on top, there's always the option of having the bottom altered to fit which is much cheaper than having a dress made.

[cb at sea]

Yes--just have it "altered"--you don't need to have a dress specifically made for you. Fit the largest part of your body, and have the rest taken in. It shouldn't cost more than 1/4 of the price of the garment.

[travelbug79]

I have a hard time finding dresses sometimes too, though I am not quite as well endowed as you are. 32 or 34 DD and about a size 8(US).

 

I find that halters and dresses that have straps that allow me to wear a bra are best, I also do strapless dresses. I look for something with a bit of stretch. I have a small waist and large hips so what fits in the middle often dosen't do the top or bottom.

 

Alterations are often a good option.

 

hope it helps

[sailingkiwi]

I have similar issues, although again I am a lot smaller in the bust than you - dress shirts for work are a particular problem!

 

One shop that I do like and would recommend is Bravissimo - they have a small selection of dresses, however, most are cocktail length - http://www.bravissimo.com/products/clothing/dresses-and-skirts

 

They are very good at getting the right fit, and do fittings over the phone.

[LoisGriffin1]

I actually buy loads from Bravissimo. Their clothing is great. I got a couple of summer dresses earlier this year and they were perfect.

 

I really don't know why alterations hadn't occured to me before. Thats such a great idea.

[HappyStamper]

thread hijack:

Does anyone know of anything similar to Bravissimo in the US? I get their catalogs but have been reluctant to order because I prefer to be able to try things on before purchasing.

[Porthopper2009]

I wasn't sure how to title the thread!

 

I am a UK size 12 (which is about US size 10 I think) and have very large breasts for my size (34GG to be exact). Its so hard to find someone that fits my chest that is my size. If I go a few sizes up the dress fits fine around the chest but looks silly everywhere else.

 

I don't want to spend a fortune on getting a dress made but I would love to be able to wear dresses rather than skirts with tops.

 

Any tips?

 

Its very frustrating because I lost 40lbs a few years back and the only place I didn't lose weight was on my boobs. Now I am smaller finding clothing is so much harder.

 

My breasts are not as big as your. I am 34 DD with very small waist line 26" (I run five to eight miles every other day and do 100 crunchs).

 

I usually buy bigger size to fit my bust then have it taken to fit my waist. These designers are favorites: Herve Leger, Tadashi, David Meister, BCBG MAXAZRIA, Diane Von Furstenberg, Nanette lepore and Velvet. Most of them use stretchy fabric which is flattering to the curves. I always wear v neck, low waist line or ruched.

 

Happy Crusing.

 

Marie

 

PS. These are some of the dresses for my up coming cruise. Just took them in two days ago for alteration.

[pcur]

I don't have large breasts, but I'm different sizes top and bottom. I suggest separates. I have several very dressy tops that I wear with either a champagne beige crepe or black crepe skirt. This way you get the look of a dress, but you can fit both top and bottom without paying for the garment and alterations both.