Modest Clothing for Larger Busts

[Guest]

I've heard of LDS Clothing companies making modest shirts for girls with larger busts. Does anyone know any specific websites to find them at?

[Bini]

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Are you male? Because I find your curiosity amusing. :)

Anyway, I thought shirts in general were considered fairly modest.

[miztrniceguy]

Sounds to me he's looking to find out who here has large busts to make it easy for his choosing. Either that or his motive for posting a subject likely to get attention is so curious people might click the link to his website to sell shirts. Controversy drives sales.

[Dravin]

Anyway, I thought shirts in general were considered fairly modest.

I know you are being playful but to respond in an annoying serious way... tight shirts and ones showing lots of cleavage (think a really, really low v or scoop neck) aren't particularly modest. Also, people will probably debate this, there is the issue of sleeveless shirts.

[Blackmarch]

I've heard of LDS Clothing companies making modest shirts for girls with larger busts. Does anyone know any specific websites to find them at?

sorry can't think of any right off the top of my head at the moment.

[slamjet]

I've heard of LDS Clothing companies making modest shirts for girls with larger busts. Does anyone know any specific websites to find them at?

Heck, more and more I am having trouble finding cute, modest clothing for my teenage daughters. Shouldn't be a surprise with most fashion designers being men.

[dash77]

I have honestly heard of women who have larger breasts purposely puchasing overly large garment tops so they can show cleavage. Obviously, this goes against the modestly standards, but I am curious if others have heard or witnessed anything like this?

[Wingnut]

I have honestly heard of women who have larger breasts purposely puchasing overly large garment tops so they can show cleavage. Obviously, this goes against the modestly standards, but I am curious if others have heard or witnessed anything like this?

Many women with large busts purchase garment tops larger than what might be standard for them because they choose to wear their garments under their bra. With larger-busted women, that clothing order can be uncomfortable if there isn't adequate fabric to move around. It can also cause things to not lay properly. Also, it can be unhealthy for women's breasts to have them awkwardly positioned inside too many ill-placed layers.

So I can understand why a woman with a larger-than-average bust might by a larger-than-she-needs size garment top.

[Jenamarie]

I have honestly heard of women who have larger breasts purposely puchasing overly large garment tops so they can show cleavage. Obviously, this goes against the modestly standards, but I am curious if others have heard or witnessed anything like this?

I'm a large chested woman who purposely buys overly large garment tops so that I can tuck them in! When I bought the size the chart says should fit someone my weight and height, I wasn't able to tuck them in and they would bunch up around my midriff, so I typically buy a size or two up, depending on the style that I'm buying. But I haven't noticed the neckline being all that much lower between the "correct" size and the larger size that I wear.

And even between the styles you have different "allowances" for what shows and what doesn't. I had a square-necked wedding dress and had to wear a sweet-heart neck garment top undernieth, because a round neck one would peak out at the corners. I didn't feel I was cheating or fudging the modesty standards.

[Jenamarie]

Also, and this may just be me, but I don't personally view the Garments as "modesty enforcers". They are a symbol of the Covenants I made with the Lord in His Holy House. I would dress just as modestly without them, out of respect for Him.

[MarginOfError]

I have honestly heard of women who have larger breasts purposely puchasing overly large garment tops so they can show cleavage. Obviously, this goes against the modestly standards, but I am curious if others have heard or witnessed anything like this?

I'm curious why you think only large breasted women would do this? Why couldn't a small breasted, or medium breasted woman do such a thing? And since was cleavage against modesty standards?

[Wingnut]

Also, and this may just be me, but I don't personally view the Garments as "modesty enforcers". They are a symbol of the Covenants I made with the Lord in His Holy House. I would dress just as modestly without them, out of respect for Him.

Agreed. And for that matter -- the garment necklines on some of the styles cut pretty low as it is. One could easily show cleavage without showing garments without any pinning or tucking.

[Guest]

I know you are being playful but to respond in an annoying serious way... tight shirts and ones showing lots of cleavage (think a really, really low v or scoop neck) aren't particularly modest. Also, people will probably debate this, there is the issue of sleeveless shirts.

That's the problem! My girlfriend wears shirts that aren't low v or scoop neck at all. She'll buy them as non-revealing as she can, but even the highest ones end up showing some boobage. She's been wanting some really high neck undertee's that were made specifically for women with larger breasts. Can anyone maybe even suggest some lds clothing stores? Like DownEast Basics and such

[Bini]

That's the problem! My girlfriend wears shirts that aren't low v or scoop neck at all. She'll buy them as non-revealing as she can, but even the highest ones end up showing some boobage. She's been wanting some really high neck undertee's that were made specifically for women with larger breasts. Can anyone maybe even suggest some lds clothing stores? Like DownEast Basics and such

How is that possible? If the shirt sports the "highest" of necklines, there isn't any cleavage to see.. I guess I'm not understanding the dilemma. When you say that there's still some "boobage" showing, what does that mean? Shape? Well yeh, larger busts are gonna be more apparent than smaller ones.. I don't see this as a modesty issue.

[slamjet]

Found it!

In all seriousness, because of today's fashions, I've trained myself to not look so I actually talk to another woman while looking at her eyes. I cannot tell you how many times I feel a sense of comfort from the other woman that I'm not scamming her.

It may be that today's mechanized product chain makes outfits that fit the greatest number of people. Even at that, my ex-father-in-law is a fashion designer. He only makes outfits for skinny women. To him, any woman with curves is disgusting. Sometimes I'd like to slap him.

Good luck in finding something. I'm glad I could be of tremendous, invaluable help

[Bini]

Found it!

In all seriousness, because of today's fashions, I've trained myself to not look so I actually talk to another woman while looking at her eyes. I cannot tell you how many times I feel a sense of comfort from the other woman that I'm not scamming her.

It may be that today's mechanized product chain makes outfits that fit the greatest number of people. Even at that, my ex-father-in-law is a fashion designer. He only makes outfits for skinny women. To him, any woman with curves is disgusting. Sometimes I'd like to slap him.

Good luck in finding something. I'm glad I could be of tremendous, invaluable help

Yep, sounds like a real fashion designer. Just for the record though, you can be skinny with curves! But yes, I know what you mean.

[Dravin]

w is that possible? If the shirt sports the "highest" of necklines, there isn't any cleavage to see.

I think he's engaging in hyperbole. You are right, a crew neck T-shirt or a turtleneck shouldn't show anything. So the issue isn't that shirts can't be found but more likely that they can't find shirts in the styles they like that don't end up showing more than they are comfortable with when a woman with a smaller bust could modestly sport such a shirt.

I guess I'm not understanding the dilemma. When you say that there's still some "boobage" showing, what does that mean? Shape? Well yeh, larger busts are gonna be more apparent than smaller ones.. I don't see this as a modesty issue.

He's talking about cleavage. A larger bust is going to have a tendency to stretch any neck opening and hold it more vertical (which creates issues when leaning forward* or when around tall people). Consider a shirt like this: http://www.fashionclothingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/womens-Ed-Hardy-T-Shirts-3.jpg

* A baggy shirt that dangles off a smaller busted women will also cause some modesty issues leaning forward.

Note, I'm aware this doesn't qualify as a shirt with the highest of necklines. Now picture shoving a couple of large balloons in that shirt. It will hold the opening vertical and possibly stretch it. Any time she leans over (or when ever someone taller than her looks down) she'll end up showing balloon. I'm fairly confident that is the effect being talked about.

Being a guy I can't comment about the availability of stylish shirts with tight necklines.

Edited December 8, 2010 by Dravin

[Guest]

Diviine ModesTee - Modest Dresses, Swimwear, Skirts, and Tees

that shirt/camisole combination looks very classy and modest, but if my girlfriend wore that she'd have alot of cleavage. So specifically she's looking for camisoles designed for girls with larger breasts. There's gotta be something out there.

[MichaelCraig]

There are several different terms used to describe clothing that I've never understood. Bust size is one of them. I thought a bust was a bronze statue of some old dudes head, how can it be both? Is the word used to describe the part of a chicken that is attached under the wing against the rules to say in public? Also, why are they called a PAIR of pants, but only one bra? AND, the biggest mystery of all. Why are women clothes sizes TOTALLY different from mens. Like my size, a size 34 in mens slacks. That same number in womens clothes would fit, well, she would be a very beautiful full bodied woman. Not that it really matters because no woman I've ever met in my life will TELL you her size if it's over size 2. Oh well, good luck finding the store you need Mr. Austeego.

[MarginOfError]

There are several different terms used to describe clothing that I've never understood. Bust size is one of them. I thought a bust was a bronze statue of some old dudes head, how can it be both? Is the word used to describe the part of a chicken that is attached under the wing against the rules to say in public? Also, why are they called a PAIR of pants, but only one bra? AND, the biggest mystery of all. Why are women clothes sizes TOTALLY different from mens. Like my size, a size 34 in mens slacks. That same number in womens clothes would fit, well, she would be a very beautiful full bodied woman. Not that it really matters because no woman I've ever met in my life will TELL you her size if it's over size 2. Oh well, good luck finding the store you need Mr. Austeego.

It's all just more evidence of the insanity that is the female mind.

[Wingnut]

Not that it really matters because no woman I've ever met in my life will TELL you her size if it's over size 2.

I'm a size 18. Not particularly proud of it, but I'm honest about it.

Edit: I don't understand the whole lying about weight or size thing. Why would I lie about it? People can see that I'm clearly not a size 2, or even a 12.

Edited December 9, 2010 by Wingnut

[Bini]

I'm a size 18. Not particularly proud of it, but I'm honest about it.

Edit: I don't understand the whole lying about weight or size thing. Why would I lie about it? People can see that I'm clearly not a size 2, or even a 12.

I don't get this either. The lying about one's weight or size just isn't as effective as lying about one's age, which is easier to be more secretive about, given you look the age you're claiming to be. But on the other hand, it's understandable when women refuse to share their weight/size if it's a number that they feel is unacceptable for whatever reason. I think that's different from lying. It's just not offering facts.

[MichaelCraig]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A woman who is honest and has good morals is very attractive in my eyes. Thank you Wingnut and a glamorous 18 I have no doubt you are. I'm only 3ft 6in tall and I'm very proud and thankful of the body that Heavenly Father has blessed, YES BLESSED me with. Others choose to call it a curse, not me. I feel that if there is something about our bodies that might cause a health threat then maybe if that person chooses they could take action to change that but if it does not cause a health problem and that person is happy, I think that's absolutely the way they should stay. I agree about the lie thing too. It's about as crazy as me saying I'm 6ft tall. We are all human beings, all much loved children of a most high Heavenly Father. Why some people choose to judge others because they don't fit the mold of some fake magazine model I'll never understand. Sorry to get WAAAY off topic. I'll shut up now.

Edited December 15, 2010 by MichaelCraig

[Bini]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A woman who is honest and has good morals is very attractive in my eyes. Thank you Wingnut and a glamorous 18 I have no doubt you are. I'm only 3ft 6in tall and I'm very proud and thankful of the body that Heavenly Father has blessed, YES BLESSED me with. Others choose to call it a curse, not me. I feel that if there is something about our bodies that might cause a heath threat then maybe if that person chooses they could take action to change that but if it does not cause a health problem and that person is happy, I think that's absolutely the way they should stay. I agree about the lie thing too. It's about as crazy as me saying I'm 6ft tall. We are all human beings, all much loved children of a most high Heavenly Father. Why some people choose to judge others because they don't fit the mold of some fake magazine model I'll never understand. Sorry to get WAAAY off topic. I'll shut up now.

Hehe! Someone that is shorter than me! I'm about 4'10 but I always tell people I'm 5ft just cos. Oh and not cos I'm ashamed of it. It just sounds/reads better I think.. So it's on my license too!

ETA: But I actually didn't realise how short I really was until about 5-6 years ago. I just always assumed I was about 5ft so it kind of stuck with me, even after learning that I am in fact shorter.

Edited December 9, 2010 by Bini

[Iggy]

I've heard of LDS Clothing companies making modest shirts for girls with larger busts. Does anyone know any specific websites to find them at?

you don't have to look for LDS specific- Lane Bryant, Blaire and Woman Within Plus Size new arrivals at WomanWithin.com offer plenty of modest, affordable clothes for the larger woman.

That's the problem! My girlfriend wears shirts that aren't low v or scoop neck at all. She'll buy them as non-revealing as she can, but even the highest ones end up showing some boobage. She's been wanting some really high neck undertee's that were made specifically for women with larger breasts. Can anyone maybe even suggest some lds clothing stores? Like DownEast Basics and such

He's talking about cleavage. A larger bust is going to have a tendency to stretch any neck opening and hold it more vertical (which creates issues when leaning forward* or when around tall people). Consider a shirt like this: http://www.fashionclothingtoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/womens-Ed-Hardy-T-Shirts-3.jpg

* A baggy shirt that dangles off a smaller busted women will also cause some modesty issues leaning forward.

Note, I'm aware this doesn't qualify as a shirt with the highest of necklines. Now picture shoving a couple of large balloons in that shirt. It will hold the opening vertical and possibly stretch it. Any time she leans over (or when ever someone taller than her looks down) she'll end up showing balloon. I'm fairly confident that is the effect being talked about.

Cleavage will only show if the neckline is lower. Stuff two balloons into a top that is too small and of course the top is going to get stretched. Too small of clothing is NOT modest.

If his girlfriend is that large busted, she needs to wear tops that fit her and have a higher neckline. Showing a bit of cleavage is NOT immodest. Wearing tops that are too small and show the outlines of brassiers, and any bumps (moles, body fat, etc), body wrinkles and the label of the top is IMMODEST. As is showing the midriff and down to the belly button.

Boobage? So you mean the shape of the breasts??? If that is what is bothering her, then she needs to wear shapeless tops. Lots of them out there.

Austeego, why don't you have your girlfriend describe exactly what she is looking for in clothing, that way there is no misunderstandings and perhaps then we will be able to direct her to some stores that can provide the style of clothing that she is looking for.

For what it is worth, I am a size 24(3-4X) when I purchase from Lane Bryant and Blaire and a size 2X from Woman Within. Some dresses I show a peek of cleavage, one dress I wear a scarf because it is too low in the neckline, but the rest of the dress is modest and oh so comfy. I have more problems with blouses/shirts not being long enough to reach my hips. That problem has been solved since I discovered Woman Within. Absolutly love their clothes, AND their prices.