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So, I have these two tops that I really really love, but both have a common design aspect that makes me question if they actually look bad and don't work for medium and larger sized breasts.
The first is a feminine plaid blouse that is made from a thin material and has flutter sleeves. There's a sorta open/loose crochet line that is just above my breasts, probably around the top of my roots, and then it pillows out loosely underneath with a bit of gathering and rusching at the crochet line joint. I bought the top to take to England for my 20th wedding anniversary in October 2016. It had a very English/London vibe in my mind (whether it was or not, I don't know). I often wear it with burgundy pants or dark jeggings and a navy 3/4 length sweater (which I included a pic with in the link).
The second top is a Henley with rolled 3/4 length sleeves. It's primarily made from a thin jersey material that is so comfy and an insert at the top that is sorta linen or gauze like, with a few crochet like ribbons accenting it, and little pearly buttons. The upper section also lays flat and smooth and the join with the jersey knit body is also looser with the same kind of rusching and gathering like the plaid top. The main difference is that the plaid blouse is one material and the jersey is mixed and therefore, except for the front gauzy section, is thin, light, and stretchy.
My fashion fit concerns are the separation between the fitted upper section of the tops, compared with the looser and more flowy nature of the rest of the tops. Where I am most concerned is the side profile and whether it actually looks weird because of my boob size and where the fitted transitions to looser.
I've included a bunch of pics from different angles, and I have the plaid in two different lighting situations. I found it hard to get a good representation of what I see in the side view when taking, but I found out that using the self timer helps, so those pics are at the end.
Am I being self conscious or is this just really a bad look for me or anyone who has a somewhat larger chest? I love the two tops, although the green one is worn mostly at home with leggings as my change out of work uniform comfy outfit. But I do wear it in summer a lot because it's so light and flowy. The plaid is almost always worn with the cardigan in fall and winter, but if it's warm inside, I'll take the cardi off. I only noticed the side profile recently and now am worried. Thanks so much for your input, friends.
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I love the plaid design, and the cute lace cut out too. I regularly feel frustrated by tops that I want to wear, but dont work on medium or large busts. All of the fun flowy things tend to look like a wreck on me, haha. I do see what you mean, especially in the last picture, about the tension then looseness of that shirt in that location causing a weird situation. The green shirt in my opinion is one of the "too flowy shirts" I personally would avoid. Having rarely seen you in a shirt (haha) I am sure you look fantastic in most of your clothes! I think this is one of those things where if it doesn't make you feel great, then I say don't wear it. Each woman in all of our uniqueness has to figure out what suits us best and what we like. I have gotten to a point where I am trying to only keep things in my closet that suit me. Last winter I decided I would try to be trendy and wear some semi loose tunic sweaters. There was one that caused 2 people whom I know to ask in one day if I am pregnant. Disaster! that sweater was donated ASAP, it had the problem of hanging straight down from my boobs. Sigh.
Does the shirt feel like it's going to rip if you move your arms? To be honest, I didn't notice the side profile until you pointed it out. This made me have to look at my own shirts, all of them do that unless it has a bust dart.
I love long flowy tops even though they don't go with my body shape. Depending on the length of a top, I end up with no waist trying to fit it over my boobs or my hips. At this point I'm trying to give up caring about that, because very few tops are cut like my Urkye top.
I really think the shirts look fine and if you like them, you should wear them. It really doesn't matter what a stranger, or even someone you care about says! Just what you feel looks nice and are comfortable wearing. Think about it this way, if the only thing that fit you well made you feel uncomfortable to be in public, would you still want to wear it?
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