I love it when readers agree to share their experiences because it’s impossible for one 5’3â€, 34H woman to cover everything there is to know about the large-bust experience. Today’s report comes from MJ, a reader who is 5’9†and on the hunt for a winter coat. She hasn’t found it yet, but the rest of you tall, hourglassy women can benefit from her search so far.
Alright, I’ll tell you about tall coats!!!
I love Long Tall Sally, but they are only carrying one tall winter coat this year. As you can see, it’s shaped like a bell. It doesn’t look hourglass friendly, but maybe I could belt it. I will go to the store to try it on.
Another place I’ve been looking is Old Navy. I have to mail order these, so reading the reviews is a must. My latest experience was not a good one. I tried the Frost Free Jacket, which I thought was a winter puffer. It is described as: “shaped to give you a bit of a waist”. I ordered it in a Tall to get the waist in the right place and see if a longer body would give me more room for the boobs.
Heh well… let me just say there really was no difference. I couldn’t get the coat over my boobs. I would have to size up the tall exactly the same as with a regular length. And even though it was described as a slightly fitted shape, there was only a teeny tiny barely visible nip at the waist. So the waist was huge, but it was very tight in the bust.
The last place I’ll try is Eddie Bauer, with their tall range. They seem to have a wide selection. I am sure they would keep me cozy all winter.
If all fails, I’ll check out MyShape.
I will find something, I am sure.
I can’t wait to see what she ultimately finds. If you’ve found a great winter coat for someone tall and hourglassy, please let MJ and the rest of us know! (Nothing after the jump.)
AHAHAHA! You are so funny Darlene love! I totally did not expect this! You make me feel so special, you sweet lady! I love you. ?
Update from the front! MyShape concludes that I am an S shape, then proceeds to recommend lots of bell and rectangle shaped clothing. Hmmm. Signing off, MJ. ?
I'm so interested in hearing that MyShape recommended these other shapes to you. When I look at My Shop on their site, only a few things that they recommend look hourglass-appropriate. I haven't actually ordered anything from them yet to test their recommendations, however.
MyShape certainly needs a tune-up. That's why I love people like you, who have integrity, honesty and principles. You are the kind of person who should be running the fashion industry. ?
I think I may have found a solution at Topshop, of all places! I will keep you posted. 😉
I know this is an older post, but I have been on the same search myself and I think I may have found a possible solution here: http://www.trashydiva.com/trashydiva/hollywoodcoat2.html
Trashy Diva is a great company for larger-busted ladies, although they don't advertise as such. I have a review coming up soon of them on my own blog. My only hesitation with that coat is I don't know how warm velvet would be and it's a bit spendy.
MJ, I'm dying of curiosity about your Topshop find. Time for another Report from the Front?
And I'm very much looking forward to your Trashy Diva coat review on your blog, Brittany. I've seen Trashy Diva before but for some reason haven't bought anything. That's the challenge of blogging, isn't it? It's hard to review something unless you needed to buy it anyway. I like that they give fitting charts for EACH item.