Large bust - proper way to dress?

Question

I am a D cup and I am not a very large person, I wear a size 8. Whenever I wear something that is not a baggy sack I get looks of disapproval from supervisors at work. What styles of shirts should I be wearing to downplay my bust?

Haha - yes my supervisors are women.

They are 100% natural and oddly enough keep getting bigger as I get older.

Answer 1

Being a girl with the same problem... I know how much it sucks. I think button down shirts make boobs like bigger, because they can never really close or button up properly. I like to wear tops that are nice, but not button down. Cute dresses are nice. You can wear a casual dress that will be flattering. I like to wear v-necks with a cute lacy tank top under so that I have the style of a v-neck and a layered top, but its not too revealing. You may also want to avoid the new style of wearing your belt under your boobs, because all that does is draw attention right to them. Personally, I feel that layering tank tops or what not looks best. You may also wats to wear a top you think is cute, but put a caridigan over it or a jacket so that your supervisors don't get upset.

Most improtantly keep in mind that you probably look great, but your supervisors are intimdated by your showing cleavage. I have had this problem before. Nothing is more awkward than having your boss talk to you about your bust. Good luck.

Answer 2

At work all you can do is ensure that you are fully covered. I don't know what kind of job you have, but suits are the best thing you can wear if you have an office job.

You can't help the fact that your breasts are large, that's not your problem, it is a problem with others around you. As long as you dress like a professional you should be fine.

If your supervisors still give you problems even if you are dressing in a professional manner then maybe the matter needs to be discussed with them or your HR person or someone over them.

Your body is what it is, don't try to dress sexy just professonal. At my job there is one woman who is very large on top and she did get asked to tone it down, but it was because she'd come to the office with lots of cleavage showing because she'd wear low cut tops. She now wears shirts with more coverage and she still looks good no matter what she wears, but she now looks professional.

I don't think it matters what size you are on top low cut tops are not good for the work place.

good luck to you.

Answer 3

I feel your pain. I'm a DD cup. For work, I usually wear a button down shirt and with a cami underneath. Or I wear V neck tee (not low cut though) in a dark colors. If your supervisors haven't said anything to you, don't mind them. IF they ever say anything to you, ask them what should you wear and will they give you a raise to cover the expenses of the new clothes. As long as you aren't flashing people or your clothes are crazy low cut, they should not have a problem. Good Luck hun!

Answer 4

I would just make sure you're not wearing something that shows your cleavage. That makes some people very uncomfortable and isn't professional for the office. Can you wear button down shirts, but make sure there aren't gaps between the buttons. Or wear something with a slight v-neck or scoop neck, and be sure if you're wearing something tank-like, you can't see through the armhole. Also, don't wear a heavy, low hanging necklace that accentuates your voluptous figure. And make sure the lace on your bra doesn't show through your top, and that the bra fits well so you don't see boob bursting out above it through the material.

I also think you should ignore them and not look for disapproving looks. Just go about doing your work and try not to be worried or paranoid about it.

Answer 5

I have a G-cup so I understand. Usually wearing darker colors, nothing low-cut and no styles that would attract more attention to the bust (like cami's and strappy=type tops and dresses) to downplay your size. Also, most importantly, start with your bra. You can get minimizer bras today, usually from Goddess and Fantasie in a variety of styles. Just google 'bigger bras' or something similar.

Answer 6

I also have this problem, it seems certain tops just make me look like a sl*t no matter what. So I usually wear baggier tops, but I understand not wanting to do that so try these- v-neck tops, with a cami underneath if you are showing a lot of cleavage. Also tops that "wrap around" and tie by your waist are something that was suggested on What Not to Wear. Try to avoid tops that are really tight, it makes them look bigger. Mainly just try things on in the mirror, get a second opinion from a trusted friend. good luck :)

Answer 7

I'm a size 6 and my bra size is a 28F or (28DDD), so I can understand where you are coming from. However, with that being said unless you have had surgery (I haven't) then you can't help what size you are.

If your showing off a lot of cleavage then I can see that being a bit of a problem; however, if you are just wearing something that hugs your body and shows off your figure, then that's too bad. You can't be expected to wear a paper bag to work... because it makes those who have not feel better.

It would be a complete different story if it was making you feel self conscious!

Answer 8

You should try to wear wrap tops or faux-wraps. Even though they are not baggy, they hide your large bust. Make sure you don't wear clothing that is too small, or tight like tee shirts. Tee shirts are one of the things that can make a large bust very noticeable.

Answer 9

You need to double layer you clothes , a shirt under another one, or make sure that the clothes you where has a talker neck line, if you are where a dress to fit your size then, you are probably sticking out every were. Move to skirts, and pants, that way you can pick a better fitting top, that gives you a little more room and choice.

Answer 10

DO NOT WEAR HIGH NECK TOPS.
IT MAKES THEM LOOK EVEN LARGER.
I had to put that in capitals, because it is a common mistake.
Wear V-necks black, because the color thins out and shrinks..'items' wear lots of darker colors, such as blacks, dark reds, and neutral colors like gray and brown.
Never wear flashy colors, except for the occasional little sequiny things on some clothing.