https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-788120 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:06:32 +0000 Scarlet 788120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Dashrashi. I will try that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787949 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:01:42 +0000 Dashrashi 787949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For reference, with J Crew, you can do an online chat/call customer service to get garment measurements specific to the item and size. All you need is the style number. If you know what actual bust measurement in a shirt will work, you can compare it to the bust measurement they give you for, e.g., the 14p in that style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787732 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:58:03 +0000 Scarlet 787732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all these great responses. I decided since I can't see the size in person it is too risky. It is interesting though because I have this shirt in a 2 and I normally wear a 32D, but I am significantly shorter than CinnamonF, or maybe my bust is just placed differently. (I think it is a bit low?) Fit is so confusing. I do find J.Crew to tend toward straight cuts, but some of their shirts still work for me. I ordered some knits and a popover shirt, so let's see. Thanks for all the tips about special shirt brands to check out. I didn't see the right thing jumping out at me today, but I will keep it in mind for the future because I know it would make my mom so happy to have some properly fitting button downs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787603 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:57:09 +0000 Anonymous 787603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am your mother's height and weight but bigger bust size....button downs have to be tried on, they pull, gape, etc. I'm Canadian so can't give you any store alternatives but I frequently have to go up a size to fit the girls,,,then the sleeves are too long, but that is another post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787597 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:40:48 +0000 dizzys 787597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Button ups are difficult.... some work some do not. I am 5'4 165 and a 34 H/HH. I would suggest another alternative for a gift. </p> <p><a href="http://www.mycurvyclothes.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mycurvyclothes.com/</a> has some nice button downs that would work.</p> <p><a href="http://WWW.eshakti" rel="nofollow">http://WWW.eshakti</a> has custom clothing to measurements for a very reasonable price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787586 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:00:48 +0000 Amy 787586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Button downs are a tough one for busty gals. J. Crew and Ann Taylor don't work for me at all...unless I want to stitch the front closed. If you're looking for a sure-thing gift, I'd steer away from the button fronts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787567 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:40:55 +0000 adorkable 787567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - my personal best bet for reasonably-priced button-downs tends to be Ann Taylor (and/or Loft), especially the petite ones (since normal length shirts come down to the bottom of my bum). </p> <p>If you think they've got stuff she might like, maybe take her there for a try-on?</p> <p>(Caveat: my chest is the reason why I own precisely two button-down shirts - every other work-appropriate top I own is some kind of stretchy knit.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787564 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:38:22 +0000 Jjsloane 787564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a 34DDD and the 12 perfect shirts usually fit (although I have some that pull a bit at the bust - depends on the fabric stretchiness) I agree with Angie that Foxcroft has better fit and button placement for my bust. I have found them at Nordstrom and on Sierra Trading Post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787491 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:09:03 +0000 Jules 787491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It also looks a little narrow through the hips (check the back view). I know that's less of an issue because you can undo the buttons but I try to avoid clothes that are working against my shape. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787490 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:08:48 +0000 Janet 787490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JCrew in general seems to cut for a little straighter figures, although I've never tried on this particular shirt. I have had success with the Perfect Fit shirt, which is loose and blousy through the body, not very fitted. Im a 32DDD and got that shirt in a 6 which just barely fits at the bust without gapping -- I could have gone up to an 8 for a more oversized fit. It helps that the fabric on the shirt I got is silk, so it's drapey and soft. It washes really well too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787488 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:08:26 +0000 Angie 787488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Foxcroft is another good way to go. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787487 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:08:12 +0000 adorkable 787487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking as a very curvy hourglass (I'm 5'4", around 120, with a 30G bra), J Crew shirts are not a good fit - anything that fits my chest is straight-up ridiculous in the shoulders and waist.</p> <p>In general, though, most woven shirts are tricky if you're very curvy, unless the fabric has a bit of stretch to it. I think you might have to take her shopping for it... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787485 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:04:53 +0000 Vix 787485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Scarlet --</p> <p>I know it's the thought that counts but button up shirts are such a challenge for most women built like your mom. And J Crew cuts for the more petite bustlines IMO....</p> <p>I'd look into Carissa Rose:<br /> <a href="http://www.carissarose.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.carissarose.com/</a></p> <p>or Bravissimo's Pepperberry (UK-based but international shipping):</p> <p><a href="http://www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/tops/shirts-and-blouses/#/1?show=16&#038;sort=1&#038;exclusive=false&#038;new=false&#038;sale=false" rel="nofollow">http://www.bravissimo.com/pepp.....sale=false</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787475 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:57:05 +0000 cinnamon fern 787475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought and returned this shirt - it's a great shirt but it fit me wrong. I'm 5'4", 125, a 32D hourglass. I needed an 8 to avoid gaping at the bust and it was ridiculously poufy through the waist. I'm not sure this shirt is very hourglass friendly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787410 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:07:20 +0000 missvee 787410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm leaning to the 14 petite, but what does Jcrew's customer service say? Sounds like she might be right on the border between petite and regular sizing. It's a cute shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787393 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:16:06 +0000 rute 787393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it's no only a matter of size, some button down shirts open in the bust even when the size is right. It has to do with the button placement also. I always try on me before buying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787392 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:15:17 +0000 Atlantia 787392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are a couple companies that let you order button down shirt by bra size. I wish I could remember some, but it isn't coming to mind. That would be my suggestion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787389 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:38:19 +0000 TraceyLiz65 787389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a tough one unless you know from her that she already owns a shirt from that company and what size she takes....Has she found shirts from any one maker that work and that she likes and know the sizing on? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sizing-question-for-a-large-busted-women#post-787380 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:02:50 +0000 Scarlet 787380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For Christmas I wanted to get my mother a shirt like one I have that I know she likes a lot. (<a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~44875/44875.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../44875.jsp</a>)<br /> The problem is I know that button-down shirts are problematic for her due to her bust size. I think she wears a 36DD. She is 5'4" and about 150 pounds, hourglass figure. I was thinking to order this shirt in a 12, which is supposed to fit a bust of 39 inches, or perhaps a petite size 14, which should be comparable in the bust. Perhaps though I just shouldn't even try with the button-down shirt since if it doesn't work out, I know it is a bit frustrating to her.</p> <p>Does anyone have an opinion on the sizing or whether it's just a bad idea? </p>