Fashion for curvy girls

If you guys are down, we could start dropping links to the online shops here. And once our orders actually show up, we can post photos so everyone else can see how things actually fit 🙂

I'll go first:

A classic black dress size 18.
I'll post a pic as soon as it arrives 🙂

Where can I find the best selection of modern bodysuits for our girls? Thanks. 😉😁

It doesn't really matter what number you're rocking 😉

I picked up
This H&M piece is a size 44 and fits beautifully. Honestly, I was pretty surprised it actually fit me, since I usually have to grab a 46 on top because of my chest...

It’s cute though... Honestly, what I really need (aside from having way more than 😁 of them) is just some longer sleeves, you know? Just enough to cover up these loose arms of mine :/

Hey everyone, I need some serious advice regarding bras. Honestly, I’ve spent my whole life squeezing into whatever I could find just because it was available—which isn't much. As I get older, it’s becoming an even bigger struggle since things don't stay quite as... firm as they used to be, if you know what I mean.

So, where do those of you with a larger bust actually shop?

Every time I use an online size calculator, it spits out something like a 40J or a 42H. I can't find anything like that anywhere! If I manage to track down a 40E—or if I'm feeling incredibly lucky, a 40F—I’m basically over the moon... but then the band is way too wide, while everything is still overflowing from the cups.

Do you have any online stores you'd recommend? Price isn't really the issue here—I just want quality pieces that actually provide support and won't fall apart after three washes. Ideally, somewhere that ships easily within the States.

Years ago, I used to have custom bras made, but that's not really an option anymore, and my old stash has pretty much disintegrated after years of wear.🙂

It’s the same story with pants... Anything that fits over my hips ends up swimming around my waist once I finally tug them on. Even when I order online—after measuring myself properly, mind you—they still come in huge around the midsection. At this point, I’m basically living in leggings or custom-tailored stuff, which definitely isn't the cheapest way to live.

And don't even get me started on shirts. Anything that actually fits my chest ends up looking like a literal tent on me.😠 I recently ordered a dressy blouse from New Look (went a size down based on their sizing chart, too!) and somehow, I still fit into it, yet it’s massive everywhere else—even though I measured myself five times before hitting "buy." Luckily, I have family members with similar builds who can take it off my hands...

Basically: where can I find bras that actually fit a large bust, and how are you all measuring yourselves for clothes online? Why are these size charts such a lie? It’s bad enough that we don't fit into "standard" clothing, but having to guess how much they've butchered their plus-size patterns feels like a joke. I get that they're playing psychological games, but it’s ridiculous that I realistically need pants at least two sizes smaller than what their website claims.

I stumbled upon this site and think it might help me navigate the next round of sizing roulette: http://sizes.darkgreener.com/.

Does anyone know if someone here carries tall jeans for women? I need an 86 cm inseam (34 inches), but in larger sizes—like a 44 or 46.

I’d also love some advice from anyone with similar measurements who shops at places like ASOS, New Look, or Dorothy Perkins.

I already ordered a size 18 in that length from New Look—which according to the math should be my size—but they are massive. Honestly, I’d probably need a size 14 just so they don't float around, especially at the waist. They're like boats—literally, I could fit a basketball in the gap. According to official charts, a size 14 is for an 80 cm waist, which isn't even close to mine, so I have no clue why the sizing is such a mess. 🤷

Being smart (or maybe just cautious?), I ordered them in two colors right away, so I'm definitely not stuck with just one weird pair—though both pairs are basically doing a swan dance around my waist. For now, I’m wearing them with a belt since I don't have any others (my old C&A bootcuts are long gone and I can't find 🙂), but before I dive back into online shopping... what sizes do you guys actually order? And for heaven's sake, how am I supposed to measure myself and actually get the right number?! 🙂

I tend to source my bras from Lisa's online boutique—provided one takes the time to measure accurately, of course; if you do the math right, there's virtually no room for error. Deliveries generally arrive within two or three days, and I usually wait for those periodic sales where they waive the shipping fees before pulling the trigger on an order.😁

On another note, I stumbled upon this British web shop that carries a lovely selection, though—unfortuntely—they don't offer shipping to the States just yet.😢
Still, I find myself browsing their inventory every so often, bookmarking items so I'll be ready to strike if they ever decide to expand their shipping lanes to America.😁
It would be a welcome development, given that they already cover most of the EU.😁

http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/

Thanks for responding to my venting session. 🙂 Sometimes I just get hit with this wave of frustration when I'm looking for clothes and shoes. And don't even get me started on furniture—my husband is an even bigger procrastinator than I am. 🤣

At our local Target, I’ve never found anything larger than a D cup (and honestly, I don't see anything bigger than a D on their website either), but that isn't even close to the DD, DDD, or E cups I actually need. Ideally, a 90J would be perfect, but if I could find a 100G, I’d take it in a heartbeat. For me, those C and D cups are okay for the absolute essentials, but they don't cover everything and they definitely don't provide any support... It feels like someone wearing a B cup when they actually need a DD or an E. Sure, you can get by if you size up for more width, but it still doesn't hold everything in... It’s just not enough for me. 😢 If I could find a proper minimizer in my actual size, I think things would look much better—smaller, less provocative. Just a bit more decent. Plus, I guess I could finally pick out shirts and blouses without a struggle.

I already sent an inquiry to that shop, and they told me they have no plans to expand to the US anytime soon. So, I basically told them they should just change their domain name to "Selective EU" instead. 🤣 ☕

You have G-cup bras on your list.
http://shop.lisca.com/hr/rublje/grudnjaci

It is the second to last row in the menu—the selection isn't exactly vast, but they do carry them.😉

However, you’ll never actually find them in a brick-and-mortar store, so I’d suggest sticking to the web shop.

When did you send that inquiry to those Brits? I just sent mine off today, so I am curious if they might have had a change of heart.😁

The biggest one is 95G, and even that's on a tiny 🤣 size. Anyway, thanks—I totally missed that they carried that cup size!

I’m going to try eBay UK because I am seriously done with these tiny bras. I need something that won't overflow—and isn't way too wide in the band, otherwise, it just doesn't hold anything up properly.

I reached out to these guys at the start of the month. I actually had to message them twice because their first response was just some canned, generic template—so I asked if they even bother reading the messages. They apologized for the bot-like reply and said they'd probably let me down since there are no plans to expand to the US market anytime soon. 🤷

I ordered from British eBay before and everything turned out fine. I used this to pick my size.

Now I'm thinking about ordering from http://www.figleaves.com/uk/. They have plenty of sizing options and some really nice bras. 😍

Robert Perez72 said:I ordered from British eBay before and everything turned out fine. I used this to pick my size.

Now I'm thinking about ordering from http://www.figleaves.com/uk/. They have plenty of sizing options and some really nice bras. 😍

😍Thanks, I'll definitely check that out. Especially thanks for the size filter tip—that's actually why I stayed away from eBay in the first place. Those sizing charts are a total mess and I'm always so paranoid about getting the wrong fit, you know? I don't want to end up like I did with those pants and shirts 🙄.

A few pages back, some girl was dropping links for bras, so just keep an eye out.
Regarding those classic underwire ones, the last big bra I found was at Victoria's Secret over on Avenue M. Let me check my stuff and get back to you with the size later.

Robert Perez72 said:I ordered from British eBay before and everything turned out fine. I used this to pick my size.

Now I'm thinking about ordering from http://www.figleaves.com/uk/. They have plenty of sizing options and some really nice bras. 😍

They definitely have some pretty stuff there, I just don't get into the whole sizing or pricing thing myself.😛
How does this even work?

Like, how much would this specific bra end up costing once you factor in the size and all that? http://www.figleaves.com/uk/product/...=Multicoloured

Thanks, everyone—really appreciate it! :nod:

This Figleaves thing is 😍 😍 😍!

I finally found something that should actually work (honestly, my heart might skip a beat). It’s even actually pretty!

Does anyone know which H&m in the metro area carries their plus-size collection?

So I took a look at it, right? Like, the Ulla P. 110E—that’s a German (D) size, but according to the UK sizing, it’s a 48E 🤷

dustycyclist72 said:Does anyone know which H&m in the metro area carries their plus-size collection?

Honestly, don't even bother. It’s all pretty meh, unfortunately...
What kind of sizes are you looking for though?

And just to throw in a tip for bras—if you’re looking for larger sizes, you can definitely find what you need at Anita. It’s a German brand, but they’re everywhere here, whether you’re hitting up local boutiques, browsing international sites, or just scrolling through Adora. The only real catch is that they aren't exactly budget-friendly. But hey, we’re pretty used to paying a premium for stuff that actually fits, right? 😉