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10 summer styles to flatter a big bust

22/07/2020
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Summer’s here!!! But are you one of the many women that dreads Summer dressing because you find it hard to find summer styles that suit your ample bosom ??? Styling a big bust a challenge that I’m often presented with when I work with Personal Styling clients and a question that came up recently when I did a LIVE Style Surgery on my Facebook page. So I thought I’d dedicate a blog post to the topic, especially as the average UK bra size is now a 36DD, but yet mainstream fashion still  ignores big boobs.

In the hot summer months, looking cool and chic when you are blessed in the boob department can be a challenge. You can’t just chuck on a strappy, floaty dress and go bra-less.

I totally get it. In my early twenties I had enormous boobs. The contraceptive pill plumped them up to a size which was totally out of proportion to my frame. I was so conscious of looking overtly busty that I did everything I could to conceal them. ‘Minimiser’ bras from M&S were my go-to and I even used to strap them down further with a bandeau top (in addition to the bra!!!)

When I look back, I feel sad that I didn’t have the confidence to enjoy my curvier silhouette. Armed with more understanding and knowledge of shape, I now know that the key is to create good proportions. Indeed it is easier when clothing is more structured and covered-up in the Winter, but there are so many current summer styles that women with big boobs can wear and look amazing in.

Here’s my top 10 Summer styles that will accommodate and flatter a big bust:

1. Wide Straps
It goes without saying that a supportive bra is absolutely essential if you have big boobs, but the more support you need the wider the bra straps. So whilst dresses with spaghetti straps are off-bounds, there are lots of summer dresses around with wide straps that will conceal bra straps. This linen dress from La Redoute is ideal; the vertical stripes and v-neck are both flattering elements for a larger bust, plus it has a part-elasticated waistline which will create a beautiful hourglass shape.

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2. Shirred Bodice
This smocked style dress from H&M will divide opinion for women with big boobs… For some the stretchy, shirred detail will provide too much emphasis, whilst others will love the accentuation and support it provides. The tiered lower half of the dress will provide a nice element of balance for a large bust.big bust styles3. Button-down Dresses/Jumpsuits
Again these styles tend to have nice wide, bra-concealing straps and in addition to the elongating, vertical line of buttons, the square neck is flattering as it will reduce the visual volume of the bust. The challenge is to find a style that doesn’t gape between buttons. This linen jumpsuit from Whistles has an elasticated panel at the back which will provide good stretch and less chance of gaping. bib bust styles4. Square or Sweetheart Necks
These are the most flattering shapes on larger busts. Not as revealing as a v-neck, a horizontal or sweetheart shape shows a modest amount of décolletage and the angular lines flatter a curvaceous bust by providing structure. This square-neck dress from New Look also draws the eye to a cinched-in waist and the shoulders (away from the bust).
big bust styles5. Ruffle Skirts / Wide-leg Trousers
A styling trick to draw the eye away from a large bust is to wear something eye-catching on the lower half of your body. A ruffle skirt – such as this leopard print skirt from & Other Stories – is ideal for this technique. Wide-leg palazzo pants also work too. Keep the top half really simple (such a black square-neck top) so that the focus is entirely away from the bust.

big bust styles6. Bra-friendly Tanks
A good fitting tank top will not only hide straps, but also conceal the bra underneath the armpit area. There’s nothing worse than getting a glimpse of a greying lace bra that has seen better days!! Look for shoulder details like ruffle edges on this tank top from Hush to draw the eye upwards and away from the bust. Alternatively, a statement necklace worn around the neckline will have the same effect.

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7. Wrap Dresses
A wrap dress is always cited as the busty women’s best friend… which is largely true but there are exceptions to this rule. A wrap style may not flatter if it doesn’t completely cover a large bosom, instead it will create cleavage and therefore emphasize – which is ok, if that’s what you want to achieve. If less va-va-voom is your thing, look for loose wrap styles with fluted or kimono-style sleeves like this dress from Kitri Studio.big bust styles8. Kimonos
A loose kimono is the perfect, cooling layer when it’s hot and an ideal cover-up if you have a big bust. You can wear your favourite cami-top underneath and not worry about exposing your bra straps. A versatile piece, they make a funky throw-on over jeans – like this kimono from Anthropologie – but are also fab for covering up on the beach too. If you choose a longer line kimono, it will provide a lengthening effect to your silhouette.

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9. Bardot Style
An off-the-shoulder style brings focus to the shoulders and away from the bust. Look out for Bardot-styles which have a large frill layer as this will completely conceal the bust like this Broderie dress from Lipsy. Adding a belt  to this dress would bring emphasis to the waistline, balancing the shape and creating a lovely hourglass silhouette. Check out Fantasie Lingerie for really good, supportive strapless bras and the Jamie Minimising Bra from Next comes highly recommended.

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10. Ditsy Prints
A small, busy print confuses the eye and is much more flattering for a big bust than a bold print. Bold shapes will draw the eye in to focus directly on the large shapes. Ditsy florals and leopard prints are ideal. This jumpsuit from Monsoon fits the bill – it’s slightly stretchy and has a flattering waist detail.big bust styles

I hope that this post has proved that if you have big boobs, you can still wear many of the current summer trends. Remember – this is just a guide. Depending on your proportions, you may feel that some of these options don’t work for you. Whether you wish to conceal or emphasize, it’s important to do it on your own terms and wear whatever makes you feel good!

I asked Midsize Fashion Blogger – Maxine and Curve Model – Jayde to tell me about their preferred ways to dress their gorgeous busts.

Maxine, size 34H
Wrap dresses are the friends of larger busted ladies. They create a nice V and accentuate the waist. I often wear a vest underneath to give me a bit of comfort and prevent unwanted gaping. I also like smocked/shirred bodices which are very on trend right now.  They have a strange reducing effect that was quite unexpected. I also like frills. Most larger busted ladies avoid frills but they actually hide a larger bust and distract the eye.  I don’t avoid close fitting, stretchy tops. It’s a mistake to wear things that are too loose on a large bust, it has the opposite effect to what you’re looking to achieve.  Fitted styles are actually more flattering – provided you are wearing a good bra! I like a side sling bra as it pushes the breast forward in line with the rib cage instead of making the bust look wide. My favourite brands are Fantasie (including their larger size range called Elomi), Cleo by Panache, the Envy bra by Panache and for cute prints Freya. My recommendation for a strapless bra is the Aura by Fantasie. It has moulded cups and gives excellent support and a good shape whilst remaining comfortable.
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Jayde, size 40G
I am a big fan of wrap dresses, I find that there is something very sexy and flattering about them especially on my body type. I am a firm believer of if you got it flaunt it which basically means anything that has a bit of cleavage I’m up for! I also find that a square neckline is very much suited and compliments my fuller bust. I tend to stick to what I know and what works for me so when it comes to bras M&S is my go to. I recommend their multi-way strapless bra which is stylish, comfortable and sexy.  I also occasionally shop from F&F and George at Asda and find that their bras are just as supportive.
Follow Jayde on Instagram: @jayde_jj3
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If this post speaks to you, I’d love to know your thoughts. Are there any other styling tricks or shapes that work for your large bust? Please leave me a comment or contact me directly.

If you’d like some tailored advice with your wardrobe and how to dress your shape – please get in contact about my Personal Styling Services. I’d love to help!

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10 summer styles to flatter a big bust was last modified: July 28th, 2020 by Club Forty
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Connie 22/07/2020 at 7:15 pm

Hiya, I would comment that off the shoulder styles don’t suit if you have big boobs, as you would need a fantastic strapless bra and I still haven’t found one after all these years!

I find dresses that fit over my breasts are then baggy on my bottom half.

I wish I had worn dresses without a bra as a teenager/young twenty odd year old. That was before my breasts outgrew me ☹️

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Club Forty 23/07/2020 at 11:55 am

Hi Connie, thanks for your comment. Totally agree – a good strapless bra is required with the off-the-shoulder styles. Have you tried Fantasie Lingerie? I also appreciate that many women with large breasts have to size-up on dresses/jumpsuits to get the room on the top half… do you have a local alterations person you could use?

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Allie 24/07/2020 at 8:19 am

I totally agree Connie. I’ve tried pretty much every bra brand (including Fantastie) but as a 32-34G have never found anything that is both supportive and comfortable.

In fact, whilst they’re all lovely, there’s only one style here that I’d really wear and that’s the wrap dress (plus the skirt/trousers). The tie ones wouldn’t cover enough of a thick bra strap, the tank is too high and would make me look matronly, I don’t find that square necklines work with a large bust (or not mine anyway as it makes me look like I have a very large expanse of skin above or square boobs) and anything with buttons tends to gape.

Best tips are wraps (although have to watch out for gaping so needs to be either sown or easy to securely tie), v-necks or scoop necks but with wider straps, nothing high neck due to looking matronly due to expanse of materials (if it can show clavicles tends to be more flattering). In fact, if retailers could just make a lot of their dresses with thicker straps (no spaghettis please) and in a material with reasonable ‘give’ then there would be much more choice (I’m looking at you particularly Hush!).

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Club Forty 27/07/2020 at 12:24 pm

Thanks for your comment Allie – it’s good to get your perspective. It’s such a subjective matter isn’t it… For example, I have one client who absolutely abhors a wrap dress on her large bust!
With regards to strapless bras, I was recently recommended Prima Donna Divine by a 34F lady and the Jamie Minimising Bra from Next by a 32H lady – so it might be worth checking these out if you haven’t already X

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#utilityjacket #khakijacket #baukjenstyle #zebraprint #zebradress  #fashtagfriday @gingermumstyle @bellaandbunny_ @ericafmstyle #fridaystyleedit @thecarlyedit #sustainablefashion #sustainablebrand #styleover40 #over40styleblogger #midlifestyle #clubfortystyle #clubforty
If in doubt revert to classics 😉 It’s so rar If in doubt revert to classics 😉

It’s so rare to get out of the house in anything other than dog-walking attire, that I find it hard to know what to wear?! I actually want to wear EVERYTHING as my wardrobe hasn’t been worn for so long 🙈🤯 So in the face of too much choice - the classics are always a winner!

Can you relate???

Coat @jaegerofficial (old)
Roll neck @nearlynewcashmere (AD/PR product)
Jeans @mintvelvet (AD/PR Product)
Trainers @nike 
Bag @majeparis 

#classicoutfit #classiclook #classicstyle #camelandblack #camelcoat #streetstyleinspo #rewearwednesday @catwalktocountry #stylish40s #fashiononrepeat @thewardrobeedituk @stylemejilly @imagevalestyling #over40styleblogger #midlifestyle #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Has your make up routine changed as you’ve got o Has your make up routine changed as you’ve got older? Are you still wearing make up in Lockdown?

Despite using make up for some 35 years I still feel like a novice 🙈 so I’m really excited to be doing a LIVE tomorrow with Grace Fodor, founder of @studio10makeup 

Grace is going to be taking me through a simple 4-step process to achieve a flawless, everyday look. 

I’m a real fan of @studio10makeup - the multi-functional products are formulated for mature skin & effectively enhance natural features, rather than hide under layers of product!

💥So please join us LIVE tomorrow - Tuesday 16th February at 12.30pm 💥

AD/PR Products:
Make up @studio10makeup 
Top @aspigalondon 
Earrings @claudiabradby 

#matureskin #makeupformatureskin #makeupformaturewomen #studio10 
#studio10makeup #proage #makeuptips #livetutorial #makeuptutorial #clubforty
What I wore for a Saturday afternoon out with my g What I wore for a Saturday afternoon out with my girl... 💕

We went to @bm_stores @aldiuk & @waitrose 😜 

Join me LIVE at 1pm today for another #mondaymotivation chat with Claire @ootrainercoach 🤩 We’ll be talking about why consistency is so important for a productive mindset - and after falling of my positive wagon (more like crashing the wagon!!) last week, I feel like I need this 🙌

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Blazer @coastfashion 
Faux leather shirt @mintvelvet 
Jeans @mintvelvet 
Boots @linzishoes 
Belt @lovepinkroseuk 
Ring @branchjewellery
Earrings @claudiabradby 
Lipstick @studio10makeup 

#blazerstyle #oversizedblazer #dailystyle #playdressupwithcoast #styleover40 #fashionover40 #stylish40s #over40styleblogger #mindsetcoaching #clubfortystyle #clubforty
💗Happy Galentines💗 🌹💋🌹💋🌹💋 💗Happy Galentines💗

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Sending you all lots of love today - thank you for your support, kind words and friendship. 

You are A M A Z I N G 💖

This outfit was the most popular with you from my recent selection of past-season looks for Spring (go back a couple of posts) and it’s perfect for Valentine’s day! 

Romance isn’t quite dead in our house - yet!! Mr Club Forty is making Beef Wellington & my daughter is making a Cheesecake today... so we’ll spread some love & eat good food 😜💕

Outfit @trafficpeople (past season - AD/PR Product)
Pearl jewellery @claudiabradby (AD/PR Product)

#valentines #valentinesday #spreadthelove #galentinesday #februarylove #pinkandred #pinkandredoutfit #stylish40s #sundaysstyledinspo @fashionistasenorita_

#sundaystyleedit @mamasootd @thestylecoach @gillian_loves_ #snapmystylesunday @pennyoshops
#mystylesunday @themamaedits @lucy.nichols #sundaybeststyle @theimageconsco #sundaystylepics @whatkatydid_xoxo#70slook #70sstyle #fallinlovewithtp #clubfortystyle #clubforty
#thankfrockitsfriday 👗🎉🙌 Spring colours #thankfrockitsfriday 👗🎉🙌

Spring colours in the snow 🌱❄️ 

I really felt the need for some Spring green 💚 so I layered a cashmere roll neck under my dress (and there’s thermal leggings hidden underneath too 😉)

My roll neck is from @nearlynewcashmere a small business who repurpose cashmere to re-sell - it’s like new! Please check them out ♻️

Looking forward to seeing your Friday frocks today... as usual, please tag me & Ill share my favourites on Stories tomorrow 😍

Dress @hm (past season)
Roll neck @nearlynewcashmere *
Boots @linzishoes *
Sunnies @worth_a_million *

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#fashtagfriday @gingermumstyle @bellaandbunny_ @ericafmstyle 
#fridaystyleedit @thecarlyedit
#whatafrock @whothefrockisalice #nearlynewcashmere #prelovedcashmere #greendress #winterlayers #springcolours #greendress #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Today is a new day & I have a virtual styling clie Today is a new day & I have a virtual styling client booked in... 

I’m going to be helping this particular client plan some new Spring outfits via her existing wardrobe... Which got me delving into my own archives for some Spring inspiration. 

Here’s 6 outfits I plan to resurrect this coming season - with a few tweaks to keep the look fresh 😉🌱

Are you thinking of Spring outfits yet, or is it too early???

#springoutfits #springinspo #springstyle #spring21 #stylingmywardrobe #shoppingmywardrobe #outfitplanning #personalstylist #personalstylecoach #styleover40 #over40styleblogger #fashionover40 #clubfortystyle #clubforty
Duvet Day I really struggled to get out of bed t Duvet Day 

I really struggled to get out of bed today... my emotional energy is low. There’s cracks in my family unit and it’s hard trying to hold everything together. Everyone is struggling in different ways and being the glue is tough. My teens are especially buckling under the prolonged pressure of lockdown... Every time I feel like breaking free I remind myself that it’s 10 times worse for them.

So I’m sending virtual hugs to anyone else feeling like me today. Wrap yourself up in a snuggly coat, get some fresh air - or if you can, go back to bed & have a duvet day. Be kind to yourself. Your people need you & you can’t pour from an empty cup 💕💕💕💕💕💕

📸 @tiiawestphotography
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