ARGH! Decent clothes.....??

blue_monkey_2

I've just ordered a load of stuff from Next and the quality was absolutly rubbish.

I desperately need to get some tops for next weekend away but where to get anything decent and for under £10 each? I want the pleated ones at the neckline as I have a big bust and this style hides it. I am not into slogans and pictures, maybe a nice print though. Can't wear anything with buttons as I have a big chest and it gapes. Can't wear round necks as they make my boobs look much bigger and then they lift at the front and show my tum (not attractive, LOL).

Next rubbish. H&M sold out, M&S sold out, Tesco not all that, ASOS made for twiglets, Additions etc.. not all that..... what next? I am getting sick and tired of looking now.

Where do you shop?

sheldon08

Debenhams have a sale on just now....

blue_monkey_2

Thanks. Not had a good experience with Debenhams when I had to return something so I've been reluctant for using them to buy online as it is so hard to get tops to fit. It was a massive fight to get a refund and has put me off shopping with them forever.

I've bought a new - but cheaper - Bravissimo top off eBay to see how that fits and I might buy 3-4 more from business sellers so if they do not fit I can return them. At least I can get the SC to fit my chest which would be a bonus.

butterfriends

i find big boobs generally mean more expensive tops to get the better quality fabric that hangs nicely
i know it's more than you want so spend but i find star by julian mcdonald at debenhams has some cracking tops for people with a big bust - he seems to design to flatter boobs which is so refreshing
i got these two tops in the sale plus used a 10% off code from the discount code board - not sure if it's still valid though - would recommend them, especially the turquoise top
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_007010402442_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EWomen
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_007010400360_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EWomen
personally i'm moving away from cheap clothes that arent' quite right, for me it's better value to spend a bit more but get something that suits my shape - i'm a g cup btw so very curvy up top

tha_laydee

boohoo.com might be worth a look...

blue_monkey_2

Butterfriends, I am a G or GG (depending on where in the month) and I have the same problems, but with having a size 12 waist, you buy to fit the top and everything just looks huge and then feel huge.

Those tops are gorgeous but, for a busy mum and dogwalker, are a bit impractical with all the hanging floaty bits, they just end up dipped in washing up water, food, pond water, mud - or worse, dog poo when clearing it up - which is pretty much what my day entails so I do not need anything fancy, just stuff I can wear day in day out while I go about my usual day to day stuff. When I wash up and clean tops tend to end up with holes in the front (maybe where they run on the buttons) and I'd be too scared to wear it having spent that much money on them. This is why I do not want to spend a huge amount, because they end up getting trashed with the usual day to day stuff I do. My days of fancy clothing are gone, just get you by stuff for me now really.

Next used to do some nice hanging clothes but I spent £650 and most of it has gone back, it was absolute carp.

Js_Other_Half

I quite like CMD clothing, especially tops. I got some recently from an outlet type shop, for less than £10 each. Here is a link to where they might be stocked:

http://www.cmdwomenswear.co.uk/acatalog/How_To_Find_Us_Page.html

butterfriends

i totally understand - although that turquoise top would seriously suit your shape with the way it ties
anyway... for what you describe why not try m&s again, i wear them quite a lot, and this year i'm really liking just their plain rib vests with a cardi or wrap over, they fit nicely and so far aren't gaping or looking baggy
these look quite nice too:
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Scoop-Neck-Pleat-Yoke-Top/dp/B004P0F5BK?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_15&nodeId=707741031&sr=1-15&qid=1305931624
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Marks-Spencer-Scoop-Neck-Sleeve/dp/B0011UYKUE?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_31&nodeId=707741031&sr=1-31&qid=1305931624
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Knot-Neckline-Short-Sleeve-Jersey/dp/B004SRRR02?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_32&nodeId=707741031&sr=1-32&qid=1305931624
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Una-V-Neck-Plait-Jersey-Top/dp/B004NWGY7Y?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_82&nodeId=707741031&sr=1-82&qid=1305931865
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Short-Sleeve-Pintuck-Plain-Jersey/dp/B004PDKKC6?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_118&nodeId=707741031&sr=1-118&qid=1305931865
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Sleeveless-Cowl-Neck-Shoulder-Jersey/dp/B004QLC68S?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_149&nodeId=707741031&sr=1-149&qid=1305932014

i like that cowl neck one actually, might give that a try
please don't hide your shape though - i know what a pain in the @ss it is finding tops to fit but it's fab when you find something that flatters and makes you feel great

ailuro2

I'd got to Primark and buy some fitted Vee neck T shirts, there, plain colours like black/navy/chocolate/cream.
Then buy a couple of waterfall cardigans to wear over them.

It helps to disguise the "frontage" without ending up with bagginess around your waist.

blue_monkey_2

Thanks for the suggestions. I am going to try a couple of those Bravissimo Super Curvy tops, they have them on ebay for £12 each.

I don't hide them I don't have much else to flaunt, LOL, but it is about getting the right thing to suit your shape without it making you look too big in the middle as well.

Is it just me? I don't like waterfall cardigans at all, I prefer the ones that I can button up the front and tie around the waist. There is someone on eBay selling the Bravissimo tops and some cardigans so I am waiting to hear if I'll get them before I go away, otherwise I need to buy elsewhere. I left my cardigan while on our travels a few weeks ago. I was really annoyed but it was not worth going back for.

linni

I have the same problem and it's worth looking in TKMaxx.