Large cup lingerie?

October 12, 2015 2:21 PM

I'm a 28F/30E bra size and I've been searching for YEARS for chemises, teddies, and babydolls that are actually sexy. Details within.

I am 4'11", 95 pounds. The available large cup chemises (such as ones by affinitas parfait) have unattractive full coverage cups and ruched fabric underneath the band... I imagine they are very flattering on some women but I really prefer less coverage cups and a tighter body.

What has worked in the past is to buy size s chemises with underwire and a back closure.. this is a compromise as the cups are a little small (with too-large band and too long straps, grrr) and the body is too big.

Once I found an xs teddy that tied underneath the boobs and that worked well.

I need underwire because without the support I'm hanging pretty low, not such a sexy look.

Any suggestions? Even if not a specific style, if you have any tips (like trying the front-tie baby doll) I'd be so grateful.

posted by pintapicasso to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (9 answers total)

I'd try for actual cup-sized lingerie like this from Figleaves. (Not S/M/L sizing.) You could try keeping the same band size but going down a cup or two for less coverage but good back support.
posted by Crystalinne at 2:32 PM on October 12, 2015

You can try asking over at /r/abrathatfits (create a throwaway account because, reddit). There are a lot of users in that size range (also check out the list of bra blogs, there are some in this range).

Freya sells a few items in 30E. Going down a cup size will help with coverage, but might create issues with wire width and shape (but, if you're only wearing it for a short time, not a huge deal).

Mimi Holiday, if you can afford it, might also be a good choice - some styles come in 28F and 30E; for others, you'd have to do a 32DD, but the wires run narrow, so it might work for you.

Pour Moi makes some good stuff in 30E.

I've been relatively pleased with Asos - ordering other brands (pour moi, freya, etc) from them as well as their in-house stuff. For lingerie/bras, it's best to browse and add to cart with your country set to UK, because they try to "Americanize" some of the bra sizes when you switch to US and it leads to not really knowing what size you're buying.

You can also do a number of alterations, if needed, to move straps in closer, tighten a band, or make a bra less-full-coverage.
posted by melissasaurus at 2:55 PM on October 12, 2015 [2 favorites]

You want Evollove. They use the term chemise. I don't see any in their current collection but I own a few. I am exactly your size and this brand, which is fairly new to the U.S., I think, is amazing.
posted by sockermom at 3:31 PM on October 12, 2015 [1 favorite]

There's Ewa Michalak.

Curvy Kate appears to make baby dolls.
posted by Squeak Attack at 5:08 PM on October 12, 2015

Bravissimo has a few (less than I expected though). This one is underwire, sized by bra size (rather than S, M, L etc).
posted by you must supply a verb at 6:53 PM on October 12, 2015

Another vote for checking out A Bra That Fits on Reddit. As a busty lady, that subreddit has been a treasure trove for me.
posted by futureisunwritten at 5:07 AM on October 13, 2015

Another one from Bravissimo, hiding in the sale section.
posted by escapepod at 5:16 AM on October 13, 2015

This discussion on A Bra That Fits on Reddit might help (the OP wears a 28F): https://m.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/comments/3mi8cn/where_do_petite_women_with_big_boobs_find_sexy/

(Sorry -- can't link on mobile!)
posted by virago at 5:16 AM on October 13, 2015

Also: Check out The Petite Collegiate's blog. She wears a 28E and does a lot of bra reviews -- I bet she'd have good ideas on flattering chemises, teddies, etc., for your body type.

https://thepetitecollegiate.wordpress.com/
posted by virago at 5:32 AM on October 13, 2015