It seems as though all of us are searching for a warm Fall/Winter coat that will suit our shape. I fell in love with this Kenneth Cole coat (size 14) two years ago. It is actually quite roomy in the bust. What I love most about it is that it can be worn with the collar down and the neck open or you can lift the collar up and add a scarf for colder days (and also because I love the look of it). The belt is great for cinching the waist. Unfortunately my beloved coat has seen its last days and I am forced to replace it.
Because I had such good luck with Kenneth Cole coats, I would also like to try these. Â They have a similar style and can also be worn with the collar up or open.
  
What I am noticing is that coats with an open, wide collar seem to have more room in the bust.  What manufacturers intend to be space for the collar to open  fully, we can take advantage of and fill that space with boobs! Focusing on these styles tend to make shopping for costs a little less if a headache.
Keeping this in mind, I decided to look around for a denim jacket. Â I came across this.
Stick with me here, ladies.  I haven’t hit the bong. I’m simply looking at this objectively and focusing on the form. I know, it’s very First Lady of the Motorcycle Club and would be great without about 4 of those zippers BUT it looks like it (or something similar) just might work for us bustier ladies.  Also, who doesn’t want at least one coat that  says “I’m sexy and I know it”?
I’ll be honest, easiest for me is a custom fit and designed jacket and coat. I’m a mesomorphic hourglass build, so getting anything to clear my shoulders and hips is the hard part actually, then actually give me a waist. Add in a 41″ bust, well, never mind. Most of the UK big bust clothing don’t work with my hips (US 14/16) so the custom design is worth it.
Granted, the jacket was $600, but it’s on year 8 now and looks BETTER than brand new. Also, my fabric choice was a very large part of the cost – the same coat in the standard material was around $270. Coat was $350, but it’s past knee length and with a hood, so there’s a lot of sewing work. I supplied the material.
Now, for hockey games where something will get spilled on me half the time. I have a cheapish men’s duck canvas type coat. I shortened the shoulder seams easily enough. Is it the nicest look, not at all. But it does fine in the wash once a week.
For dressy events if I can’t get away with my coat/jacket, I go for capes. Because dang it, they are fun, and I like them! Which are reasonably easy to make and have plenty of room for the ladies.