This is the best blog post ever :p Nicole, you look incredible. So sleek and streamlined.

I haven’t checked the prices yet because I’m afraid to, but that looks like a very good investment for me when I have the money.

(Or maybe I’ll be pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive they are…time to find out!)

I just realized I am not well endowed by their standards. The search continues. Well, I will enjoy them vicariously through you Nicole.

Is the seaming as obvious with a darker colored shirt?

This is so what I need, placing an order tonight.
Thanks, for remembering us busty gals.

Nicole, the shirt provides a beautiful streamlined silhouette! I do not have a large bust but I’m definitely going to recommend this to others I know! Thank you for the great review!

Yay, Nicole! Great job on the article. You look killer in that shirt! I want to see more outfits!

You look sensational, Nicole!!! The shirt is KILLER. Very streamlined, clean, elegant and flattering. You know how I feel about white button down shirts, so you can imagine how tickled my toes are seeing you in this style. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I can’t wait to see you incorporate this statement piece into your wardrobe. A busty gal CAN wear a woven shirt.

Thanks for doing the trial for Carissa and YLF. Carissa, you make a fabulous product and I wish you every success. Well done!

Nicole – you look so great in that shirt! I’m not a busty gal, but I will tell my friends about this company – it really does make a difference.

Nicole, you look wonderful in your Carissa shirt. I love the peplum back which gives the shirt designer style and adds a feminine touch.

Nicole, first of all, you did a fabulous write up. Very easy to read and very informative. Second, the shirt looks wonderful on you! I think the peplum looks good. With regard to the seeming that show, could you put a white cami under it as Angie has blogged about in the past? Cheers to Angie for connecting you two.

By the way, what was the cost on the shirt?

Hi Maya,

I’m hoping our prices are a good market price: longsleeve – $90, wrap shirt – $80, and sleeveless shell – $60.

To honor YLF and the great community in the forum we are extending a 20% discount for YLFers. We will process the discount internally so it won’t show on the website.

Please do sign up for the newsletter so you’ll be notified of sales, which includes sample sales.

Eva, I did wear a white cami.

I can assure anyone interested in this shirt that it is worth every penny. (and you all know how cheap I can be!) Can I just tell you how difficult it was for me not to post photos of my outfits with this shirt. I was dying to share this wonderful shirt because you all know my plight!

Nicole, post those outfits on the forum. We can’t wait to see them! You’ve inspired many busty gals with your woven experience and for those who need a little refresher on how to wear a button-dowm, remember this post:

http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/.....tton-down/

Dare I say you should consider doubling up on the style. Even in a colour? Pure duplication works.

Thanks for extending the YLF discount, Carissa. That’s fab!

great job on your write-up!!!

I bought Carissa’s long-sleeved shirt in black, and I LOVE it! I have worn it with everything from jeans to skirts, and it looks just great paired with my other separates. (The seaming is less apparent in black than in white, if that’s important to you.) The workmanship is perfect, and the fit is extremely comfortable and flattering. I would recommend that any big-bosomed gal should have at least one of these in her wardrobe!

Nicole, you look absolutely incredible in that shirt! Do get as many styles and colors as you can. Thank you for the wonderful write-up too. I am not busty at all but still enjoy it, especially so I can recommend it to my bustier friends.

Is anyone else having a problem with the link to the site though? It keeps giving me fatal errors

I am crazy for this look on Nicole! So fresh and crisp and well-fitted! Nicely done, Nicole, and wonderful write-up too.

What a beautiful blouse, and you wear it so well, Nicole. I have someone in mind who would be a perfect candidate for this top.

Nicole, the short looks fantastic on you – just a perfect fit in every way and so flattering. I love that there is no pulling or gaping at the bust and that the shoulders and waist line are so streamlined. Maybe the seaming won’t be so obvious in darker colors – definitely duplicate!! Thanks for a great review!

Wow, that is a gorgeous shirt on a gorgeous lady!

Carissa, for your next market can you target petite women who aren’t quite as busty, but busty enough that XS shirts often fit lengthwise but not widthwise?

Nicole — as Angie would say “I’m in orbit!” You look amazing — and your review is well-written. Way to go!

Thank you so much for testing this out – and too Angie and Carissa for bringing us a great product. I am going to convince my hubby I should have one for Valentine’s Day!

Oh Nicole, you absolutely rock. The blog post is awesome (it almost makes me wish I was a busty girl so I could really benefit from your good advice ) and you look super duper fab in that shirt. Congrats for having found something that fits well, is comfortable, and looks stylish.
And kudos to Angie for handing the reigns to a subject matter expert for the day! I love it. Makes me feel even more excited about the YLF community.

I was one of Carissa’s fitting models, and as soon as I could I bought the white dress shirt and the teal silky shirt. I have gotten compliments on how I look every single time I’ve worn them … love them!!! I’m super-cheap (total discount store girl), but I paid for these and have never had a moment’s regret. Worth every penny.

Now, if the wrap shirt is available, I’m off to order …

Fantastic! I’d never heard of this company, but will DEFINITELY keep these shirts in mind for bustier clients. Nicole you look gorgeous in your perfectly-fitting button-down.

Eva, After looking at my posted photos a second time, I realize that the headless shot of me does not include a white cami. (It was also pre-sleeve shortening as well).

Carissa, what a generous offer you have made! I hope word of your wonderful shirt spreads like wildfire. I plan on emailing your site to several of my busty sisters.

I had a lot of fun going thru the whole process with Carissa and it was really cool being able to write another blog entry for Angie. I’m so happy everyone enjoyed it and I’m even happier with the compliments on the shirt. You all have made my day!

You look fantastic in that beautiful shirt. I want to tell all my friends about Carissa’s shirts.
Well written article Nicole. Is that jacket the one your Mother took the collar off? It looks great on you.
Thankyou Angie for this wonderful blog.

What a great idea!

I like the article, but I have to point out a mistake: there is no such thing as a “D cup”. Cup sizes are relative to band sizes. So, a 60D or 60DD cup is actually quite small, a girl wearing that size would be seen as small busted. On the other hand a 90D is big busted.

I could kiss you!! I have been looking for this my whole double-d’d life!

EternalVoyageur, just out of curiosity, what type of measurement are you using? I thought 60 was centimeters at first but that seems much too small.

I have a fairly small band size (32 US) and I am a DD cup, and I am certainly not small busted and still have trouble finding woven shirts that fit.

WOW! I am so excited! Nicole, you look fantastic and the write-up was wonderful because it was 100% honest. I am always keeping my eye out for white button downs but have never had luck getting the right fit. I can’t wait to go home, measure, and order! (I feel like I might end up with one of each style and color!)

Carissa, thank you!

Bravissimo have been doing clothes for larger busted women for years!

http://www.bravissimo.com/

Eternal, I am confused by your comments too. There certainly is such a thing a D cup. Each cup size represents one inch difference between the band measurement and bust measurement. The band is measured under the bust, and the bust is measured at the fullest part of your bust. 4 inch difference=D Cup. Also, I’m not sure what you mean by a 60 or 90 in band size.

Rosie, I am pretty confident that Carissa would not my review to be anything but honest. Her goal is to make busty women comfortable in their clothes. The entire time Carissa and I were discussing how the different size shirts fit, she kept asking me about comfort. Comfort seems to the ultimate goal for Carissa’s line.

I’d like to order a shirt; how will the discount work? Also, how do we sign up for the newsletter? I only see a place to sign up for notifications on each individual item. Thanks!

Hi Beth,

To receive the discount email us: info@bratiquehelene.com, with your order and we’ll process it through the site.

And here is the link for the newsletter: https://www.bratiquehelene.com/catalog/create_account.php, one has to create an account to sign up for the newsletter.

Thank you for the feedback on the site, i.e. user friendliness and intuitiveness (or lack thereof), it is good to know for our next update.

Hope that helps!!

Although I am on the far other end of the bustiness spectrum, I can imagine what a challenge it must be to find a woven blouse that fits and flatters. But gosh, Nicole, you have done just that and then some. SUCH a flattering silhouette. So feminine, yet tailored, showing off those gorgeous curves. I am truly impressed with this look and your expertly written review. Wow. Wow. Wow.

I can’t see the picture of Nicole!

That’s a wonderful white shirt on you Nicole! What a marvelous experience!

Congrats, Nicole and Carissa! Nicole you look great in the shirt and I am happy for Carissa for creating such a great product. Nice write-up too!

Oh – now I can – great pics

Wow where have you been all my life!!!! I started sewing again so I could try to figure out how to make a woven blouse that would fit but I just don’t have the time!!! I can’t wait to check this out!

I’m a bit puzzled by the hooks and eyes – if a pattern has been designed with enough fullness to go over and around the bust, I don’t understand why this is necessary – I still want to give it a try!

Wow! What a great product, and fantastic write-up, Nicole! I always enjoy the guest writer entries.

The hook and eye closure is part of the genius, Mary. It prevents any type of gaping because of the added facing. I’m not well endowed but I have shirts with hook and eye closures and they are fabulous.

I wanted to thank you for posting this information. I love the shirts offered by Bratique Helene and hope to save up for one. Their website is proving to be a great resource. To finally find great bra manufacturers and swimsuit makers as well. Thank you again.

Wow Nicole that shirt looks amazing on you!!

Hi ladies, I am so excited that other designers are working with us busty girls! If I may input something here. I have a new store called BUSTYQUE.COM. I have many years in the fashion and design industry, and just put out my spring collection. I have updates weekly in the form of a SMILEBOX, and would love to share! Mention YOULOOKFAB, and I will give you a special 30% discount and free shipping for orders over 100$. My wish is to stylishly dress all us busty girls in perfect fitting clothing! You might want to pay special attention to our FIT page for some interesting info…Rock on Bratique, you go too girl!!!!