I recently got engaged, and even though the wedding is a bit off, I would like to start looking for a dress now since I understand it is a time consuming process sometimes. I would like to know what would be most flattering for me. I have a very large bust (42 DDD) and many say it is unproportional to the rest of my body. I have recently gained weight, and wear a size 14-15, but up untill recently I have been somewhere between 10-13. So I am not very large, but not tiny either. What style (bodice, waist, sleeve, skirt, train etc) would be most slimming and supportive for my chest? I like lace up front corset tops, but having trouble finding them anywhere.
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I have a 40DD bust and I look good in a halter neck gown, especially one with a v-neck:\nhttp://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/7d754c0c-9efb-4745-92d1-84dde261eb80/categoryID/1af402e9-205f-4b7b-9d22-6fec77b3d187\n\nAn off the shoulder gown with some coverage on the arms is also a really good look:\nhttp://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/9f1d71bb-48e6-4e74-827c-7ac490c0f34f/categoryID/1af402e9-205f-4b7b-9d22-6fec77b3d187\n\nI really like gowns with sheer sleeves and a deep v-neck that you can wear a regular bra with:\nhttp://www.alfredangelo.com/index.cfm/fuseAction/COLLECTIONS.productDetail/fromAdvancedSearch/0/productID/0da8b75e-d78b-4b69-b2fa-e7cfc8c1c313/categoryID/1af402e9-205f-4b7b-9d22-6fec77b3d187\n\nIf you are going to wear a gown that requires a strapless bra make sure you get a good one.  Also, you don't want a backless bra, once your cup size gets above a D backless is not attractive.  I wear a Goddess long line and it holds up the goods pretty well:\nhttp://www.biggerbras.com/goddess-full-figure-plus-size-bras/gds-689.shtml\n\nThe train isn't that important, it's more what you want because they all pretty much look the same when you wear it.  The skirt isn't as important as the bodice.  Pretty much any skirt except maybe mermaid should work for you.\n\nThe best advice that I can give you is go and try on gowns.  Try on alot of different types of dresses until you find something that looks good on you.  Don't get caught up by the little details of the dress, don't buy something because you like the beading.  It's more important that the gown looks good on you, not that the lace is nice.  You really have to look at yourself in the gown and make sure that it's flattering.  Make sure it's not too tight, there's nothing worse than seeing all of brides rolls around her middle.  Also if you go with strapless make sure there aren't any rolls hanging out over the top, very unattactive.\n\nAnother thing you might want to consider is a bridesmaids dress in a lighter color.  Separates might work for you with your large bra size and you can do separates a little easier in bridesmaids dresses, and they're usually less expensive.  Although, most bridesmaids gowns don't have a train.\nhttp://www.edenbridals.com/product_info.php?products_id=666\nhttp://www.edenbridals.com/product_info.php?products_id=81\nhttp://www.edenbridals.com/product_info.php?products_id=131\n\nGood luck, I hope you find a gown that you love.
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i never did or wanted to. I tried on a dress with my sister when I was a kid, but didn't look too good. LOL. However, I lived in Las Vegas and there were alot of crossdressers. Most were cool and some looked really good that way. You need someone to make you over; someone with good taste. I also lived with 2 drag queens. The one was really cool and called me the other day from Utah.
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It's actually a common problem for anyone who has had a dramatic weight loss. The part your doc went wrong was not making you aware of this in the beginning. My sister went in for gastric bypass surgery, and the first thing they told her about was the excess skin. She's currently saving up for cosmetic surgery. I had the same problem after I had my second son. My chest was 32c before I had my son, and by the time that he was born they were a 42DD. After I stopped producing milk, they shrunk back to their old size only they hung like two water balloons in tube socks lol. I did have surgery done to bring them back up. It took me a year to save up the money for the surgery. But I couldn't be happier. So try throwing all your extra change in a coffee can, cut out the unnecessary things in your life (like I cut out my Starbucks coffee and cigarettes) and put that money in the can. Before you know it you'll have the money to get it done.
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ok the best thing i could tell you is try the jcpenny custom fit you can get clothes made for your body size hight and everything. i think if you shopped around more you would find clothes that make you look curvey and that you look and  feel good in. every one has there own taste and stuff so here is the link hope it helps
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www.bravissimo.com \n\nThey specialise in bra cup sizes D to J I think!  I checked on their site and they do 30D.  I hope this is helpful, they also have nice bras rather than the dull larger sized ones on the high street.  Just because we're well endowed doesn't mean we should have boring Lingerie!
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i am large breasted..i find it best to show chest but not cleavage!..lets face it a tiny bit of a big breast can be the same size as a whole small breast!
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I naturally have the same problem.  I'm a size 4 on top and 8 on bottom.  I can get my bottom half to match my top but it takes A LOT of cardio.  When I set my mind to it, it takes about 90-120 mins of cardio everyday.  You just have to find what works for you and give yourself time.  Be patient and don't ever give up.  Also, and this is a biggy, what & how much you eat accounts for about 75% of your body weight.  Good luck!
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a corset would be my guess. it gives you that hourglass shape
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I got my dress custom made by Yosa (www.yosa.com) for $650.  It was the most incredible dress I've ever seen.  They have Romantic, Fantasy, and Rennisance dresses.  Check them out!
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Up until the 50's, there was no such thing as a size 0. Marilyn Monroe was a modern size 10 and is still considered to be one of the most beautiful women of all times. During the French Revolution, the ideal standard of beauty was considered to be a size 20.I think that as the standard of beauty changes, so do women's self image.Meeting someone elses standards has never been a priority for me.Me personally, i feel it depends on the individuals body type. I'm of average height, but i have a large bone structure (Damn my German heritage!)and put on muscle very easily.At 170 pounds, I'm a size 10, believe it or not.I can also bench 150 and leg press over 300 lbs. I was once very sick and lost 20 pounds (chicken pox) and i looked unhealthly, even though by weight standards i was considered "normal".I think the "perfect size" is the weight at which one feels and looks their best and completely dependant on the individual.I'm at what i call my fighting weight, and my doctor assures me i'm in good shape.So as society is concerned, I know I'll never be the toothpick ideal, but that still doesn't stop 3 of my last ex-bf's from trying to get back together with me!
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I am a 34 C/D, so certainly not as large as your wife, but still a busty girl.\n\nThis is what almost all of the women in my family do, (we are all pretty busty) and my aunts have stayed remarkably perky into their 50’s\n\nFIRST – wear a properly fitting, well sized, supportive bra.  This should be something that holds the girl up, and keeps them supported.  Your everyday bras should be under wire, full coverage, and comfy.  If your bras lack any of those characteristics – they are the wrong size / wrong bra for you.  If your under wires poke you, you are wearing the wrong size.  Go and have a bra fitting done for you.  If you go to a Leggs Hanes Bali store the sales girls (and guys) are trained to fit your bra properly.  I like Bali bras – but sometimes they are a bit lack luster in the fashion department, so I also wear a lot of VS Second Skin Satin bras – they fit me well, provide sufficient support for me (though more would be fine) and come in a huge variety of colors.  I HATE Playtex bras.  They are ugly, and they SMELL.  Avoid them at all costs.\n\nNever wear a soft cup bra for regular daily wear.  There is simply not enough support to risk it.  Besides, with a properly fit under wire bra, a good supportive under wire is at least as comfy as any soft cup.\n\nSpecial occasions are special occasions, and require special bras – avoid going braless however – unless that is the occasion.\n\nSecond – When doing ANY type of exercise – including things like gardening – or anything else that may cause extra bouncing, wear a good, strong sports bra, something that is capable of holding the girls in and controlling all of the bounce.  One of my aunts has been known to wear two sports bras on occasion.  An even better solution is to not do any sort of bounce inducing exercise and confine your work-out to the pool.  The water prevents you from doing any damage to your breasts (or joints) and provides excellent all over toning and cardio work out all in one.\n\nThird – and this is the real secret – and it is the critical step.  Wear a bra to bed.  Sleep in a bra every night.  This does not need to be a firm support under wire contraption, and it does not need to be uncomfortable at all.  In fact – it should be comfortable.  No one does a lot of bouncing when they sleep, so all this bra is doing is keeping the girls in place – it does not need to be firm support.  These bras are a bit harder to find, but they are worth the effort, and worth what you have to pay.  Try to find “leisure” bras, or “sleeping” bras.  If you google them you will find something.  They are a MUST if you want to remain perky for as long as possible – and well worth any trouble you may have to go through to find them.
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Girl....you think you have boob problems...mine are 38 DDD, yes triple D....i would recommend losing weight, as your chest and hips are first to lose it, you can also try some upper body exercises to create a slight muscle. Other then that if you catch some dirty old field worker mexican checking out your chest tell him he is too old for you and walk away. Bottom line: if you have a skinny waist and a good sized chest boys are gonna look at you if u want it or not. i have had this problem since the 6th grade, everyone thought i was stuffing my bra, yes it sucks because i feel thats all they see but i have found someone that see's more then my chest. \nJust remember when you feel like crap because of it that someone else out in this world has it worse then you...i know someone who is a G size and has to spend 50$ on one bra. At least you and I are still in the 20 to 30 dollar range! \nAnd at least your chest is bigger then your stomach!
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Honestly when I got married three yrs ago I went and bought a very expensive night gown from a local lingerie shop and I didn't get to use it until 3 days after the wedding. My husband was more excited with helping me out of the gown then letting me out of his site to slip into it. So my best advise to you would be just by regular lingerie for the honeymoon and let him help you get out of your gown and take it from there.
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Having your boobs and butt showing isn't sexy it's cheap. Wear the classiest, most expensive looking, outfit you can find. Pick a color that's great for you and go confidently. You don't have to dress like a nun. A little leg and a little cleavage are nice and so is a bit of tummy, just don't look like you are going to meet a pimp. Very sexy undies that only you know you are wearing can make a big difference in the way you carry yourself.
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The dress sounds very nice.  For formal, make sure you wear nice/dressy shoes (pumps rather than wedges or sandals, for example), in black to go with the black dress.  Also, make sure they're not so high that you can't dance in them.  Hair up with long narrow (dangle) earrings would be very dressy -- just remember that "less is more" so you don't want to go with big hair and big earrings and lots of makeup.  It's better to focus on one area with jewelry (earrings OR necklace, but not big with both) and one area with makeup (smoky eyes and neutral lips or neutral eyes and brighter lips).  Then take a long look in the mirror and make sure everything looks right -- and then hold your head high and have a wonderful time!
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Lucky you...dresses are starting to go on sale now!  SO..head on over to the mall and start looking.  Even the major chain stores should have stuff on sale by now.  Good luck and have fun!
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I'm a big lady too. I wear Catherine's Plus Sizes Clothing. They carry all sorts of styles and have reasonable prices. If you don't live near one of these stores, then have you tried looking on the internet for plus size clothes?  Just because we're big doesn't mean we have to dress in moo-moos.