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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: BIG BUST https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:39:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Dixie on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403865 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:16:41 +0000 Dixie 1403865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm a 32F. It really depends on what your goal is, do you want to minimize your bust? Do you want to emphasize it? Do you want to avoid looking top heavy? I don't find my bust a problem when I dress. I don't know. I guess I'm used to it, I think almost everybody has some kind of challenge when it comes to dressing themselves. A basic rule, though, is fitting. You have to have a good bra and you should only use clothes that fit you right. You probably know that. Also, consider tailoring. I wear almost any type of top, really. I'm in my 20's and I like to try different styles. Some make my bust look smaller and some bigger and neither is a problem to me. I do play up the proportions of the whole outfit to avoid looking top heavy. That is a look that I don't like. For example, if I'm wearing a fitted blouse that emphasize the bust, I wear something more voluminous on bottom to balance it out. You definitely can wear boxy shapes but pay attention to the fabric, if it's light and drapes it would be flattering. If the fabric is really thick it is going to make you look boxy. I don't know which look you want to go for, maybe you want to achieve a more androgynous look or the bombshell look, most fashion advice for a big bust tells you how to minimize it in order to look more like an hourglass figure but who says that's what everyone wants? So I recommend you thinking on which look you want to achieve, what parts of your body you want to emphasize/demphasize instead of thinking "how to dress your bust". What do you want? LearningCurve on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403656 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:03:59 +0000 LearningCurve 1403656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @dianthus: My mum still argues with me about it. She's convinced those lines are supposed to be on the bust. I think she's just (wrongly) convinced herself of this in order to continue wearing them. Not me. I'd rather just go without that particular item until I find something more suitable, however annoying it is. cheryle (Dianthus) on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403650 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:37:36 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1403650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very good point by Learning Curve about tops with seams under the bust.  I wear a 30G and the seams are always about 2" above the bottom of my bra.  Pfft.  Not a good look.  I bought a dress last summer that was like that but the pattern disguised it.  I still only wore it once. Thistle on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403620 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 20:01:40 +0000 Thistle 1403620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would look at Inge's links. I am close to your size. But, there are a lot of variations in shape. Are you more house glass, pear, or inverted triangle? I share your bust, but I also am a pear with a very defined waist. It makes buttons downs almost impossible to fit. This oversized fluid trend is also difficult to not look like you are wearing your husband's clothes. Still, it is doable. And, I highly recommend you think through what you want your style to be. Any style can work with any shape. Some may be trickier, but all are doable. LearningCurve on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403588 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:27:25 +0000 LearningCurve 1403588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In terms of things that are generally flattering. The easiest items for me are scoop necks, especially tunic-style tops with an in-built belt (same colour/fabric as the top) as this will cinch you in at the waist. The problem I often have if I'm not careful is too many drapey fabrics that make me look bigger than I am if it just hangs from my bust then hits my wide hips, when I actually have quite a slim waist. Look for tops or dresses with these features - that are fitted at the waist and skim over the stomach - as these will be the best ways to accentuate your curves without having them on display. If that makes sense. Wrap tops are also great for that reason too (as dianthus says) but you may want a stash of camisoles and vests on hand for those tops that may require modifying. I tend to avoid items with seams at the bust line as this always makes me think  that it looks like the top doesn't fit me if the line sits on my boob, even if the rest of the top fits. I avoid button up tops unless I know they're well fitting, though I'll still usually wear a camisole underneath or a fitted sweater over the top (sleeveless or sleeved depending on the weather), just in case the buttons work loose. Avoid double breasted jackets and coats as these will make you look bigger, and look for deep v-neck style jackets with buttons that fit under the bust rather than on them (for the same reason as above: brings attention to the slimmer part of your body rather than focusing on the bustline). Hope this helps! LearningCurve on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403583 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 18:16:24 +0000 LearningCurve 1403583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ @Luisa: You're the first person I've met with the same bust size as me!! I really struggle too. Are you wanting advice on general daywear or going out items? You need to take into consideration things like body shape, general build, face shape, width of your shoulders, colouring, etc. Not to mention your own personal preferences. What fabrics do you like? What kind of clothes do you want to wear? @purple8: I so want one too! Have you recovered well from the op? purple8 on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403532 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 15:13:38 +0000 purple8 1403532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I used to have that size, and I had good luck with wrap tops with a cami underneath. I had a breast reduction 2 months ago, though, which changed things. cheryle (Dianthus) on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403529 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 15:04:39 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1403529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It really depends on the rest of your shape.  You can't dress just your chest but most women with larger chests find that shape at the waist is a must to avoid creating a very boxy look. Inge on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403519 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:37:42 +0000 Inge 1403519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Luisa, Here are some blog posts that might be helpful.  <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/12/01/wearing-high-necklines-with-a-larger-bust/">http://youlookfab.com/2009/12/.....rger-bust/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/05/18/how-to-wear-necklaces-with-a-full-bust-line/">http://youlookfab.com/2010/05/.....bust-line/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/17/hair-neck-bust-and-the-big-scarf/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/.....big-scarf/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/03/18/peplum-tops-extra-fab-on-extra-curvy-figures/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/03/.....y-figures/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/01/22/bratique-helene-woven-tops-for-busty-gals/">http://youlookfab.com/2009/01/.....usty-gals/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/05/23/how-to-dress-a-full-bust/">http://youlookfab.com/2011/05/.....full-bust/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/02/05/batwing-sleeves-yay-or-nay/">http://youlookfab.com/2010/02/.....ay-or-nay/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/11/08/bust-size-classification-small-regular-or-large/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/11/.....-or-large/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2010/02/04/the-flattering-effects-of-front-knot-detailing/">http://youlookfab.com/2010/02/.....detailing/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/09/10/bust-lines-and-breast-pockets/">http://youlookfab.com/2014/09/.....t-pockets/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/23/the-draped-blouse/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/.....ed-blouse/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/11/the-skinny-on-chunky-knit-pullovers/">http://youlookfab.com/2012/10/.....pullovers/</a> luisa on "BIG BUST" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/big-bust#post-1403492 Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:48:27 +0000 luisa 1403492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Please can someone help I have a 34GG bust .... what should I wear ?