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Stines guide til toppe & skjorter til 'storbarmede kvinder'
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Stine's guide to tops & shirts for 'big-breasted women'

One of the things I have had big problems with myself is finding blouses that fit my bust. With a lovely 75H cup and a semi-small waist measurement, it has always been super difficult for me to find the perfect shirt blouse. That is why it is with great pleasure that we at Mondo Kaos have some flattering tops that your bust can actually fit into.

I have always believed that you should dress how you want! Regardless of your breast size – drop the old ideas that a larger bust means a no to turtlenecks, mesh tops, or tops that are too low-cut - It is entirely up to you as a person how you want to dress. The only downside is whether the fit actually works.

Therefore, I have tried to make a little guide to our selection of tops at Mondo Kaos, which I believe fit well for women with a larger bust.

The Seamstress Of Bloomsbury.

One of our best-selling brands is The Seamstress Of Bloomsbury, but they have not always been in the game with their shirts. Their Jive shirt, which is part of our basic assortment, has never been quite right for a larger bust. Therefore, I was extremely happy when I tried their new 'Judy' shirt. The shirt has much more room around the back, it has a nice v-neck, which makes it super flattering without you getting a "pressed" bust. Judy is available from size small to x-large.

Judy vintage inspired shirt with dots

Unfortunately, Bloomsbury's sizes do not go above xl – which is a huge pity, now that this shirt is so good. But we can hope that one day they will make more sizes. With a chest measurement of 75H, I use the Judy shirt in size Large myself.

Navy blue vintage style shirt with dots from The Seamstress Of Bloomsbury
Vintage style red shirt with white dots


Short-sleeved black shirt with dots in vintage style


The House Of Foxy.

Another of our brands that has some great styles for a larger bust is The House of Foxy. This brand is already known for their versatile dresses, which have the most amazing fit for all body types. Fortunately, they are also quite good at making tops that suit everyone. In fact, all of their shirts mentioned below are good for both a smaller and a larger bust. Most of them are made in lovely viscose or cotton, so your body can still breathe.

Classic long-sleeved shirt:

This shirt is super good for a larger bust; it has a beautiful v-neckline, and even though it is fitted, it has enough room for a larger bust or a broad back. This shirt is cool and elegant at the same time.

In this shirt, I wear a size Large but could easily size down to a size Medium – it's about what you feel comfortable in.

Navy blue long-sleeved shirt in vintage style from The House Of Foxy


Cream white long-sleeved shirt in vintage style from The House Of Foxy
Black long-sleeved shirt in vintage style from The House Of Foxy

1930s Blouse:

Another good style from The House Of Foxy that fits super well for a larger bust. This one has no buttons and is roomy enough for us all to join in, and because of the fine round neckline, the bust is not pressed.

Vintage style blouse in cream white from The House Of Foxy
Yellow floral blouse in vintage style from The House Of Foxy
Black blouse in vintage style from The House Of Foxy


In this blouse, I wear a size Large.

New summer shirts in blue floral, yellow, and pink:


The newest summer shirts we have received again have the same fine fit as the long-sleeved shirts. There is room for a larger bust, but be aware that this is "sewn in" at the waist. That is to say, you must have a defined waist to be able to fit this model properly. If you don't feel you have a waist, I recommend the long-sleeved shirt, or the new yellow shirt with tie strings, where once again roominess and femininity go hand in hand.

In all these shirts, I wear a size Large.

Light blue short-sleeved shirt with floral print in vintage style
Light yellow shirt with pussy bow from The House Of Foxy


Vintage style light blue short-sleeved shirt with floral print from The House Of Foxy


Vintage style pink shirt with short sleeves

Heart Of Haute.

The Estelle shirt from Heart Of Haute is soon to be a classic at Mondo Kaos. It is fitted and looks absolutely fantastic on almost everyone. Be aware, however, that this model is small in size, and we therefore recommend going up a size. The model has a nice puff sleeve and short sleeves.

Quite a few customers often ask what they should do with the tie string on the Estelle shirt, and for this, I have three options plus a 'wildcard'.

  1. Tie the bow large, dramatic, and sharp
  2. Tie the bow loosely, dress down the shirt.
  3. If you don't like having something at your neck all the time, you can pull the ties in, unbutton the shirt, and create a v-neck.
  4. The last option is 'Stine's summer version' where the shirt has a V-neck and is tied at the waist.
Estelle blouse in vintage style with pussy bow from Heart Of Haute


Shirt blouse in vintage style with pussy bow from Heart Of Haute


Pussy bow shirt in vintage style

Mix and match both skirts and trousers with this lovely shirt. Note that the "puff" will fall over time.
In this version, I wear a size X-Large

Unique Vintage.

The Ruffle top from Unique Vintage is a total "wildcard". When I saw it, I was sure that this top would not suit someone like me with a large bust, due to the slightly wild "ruffle" detail – but I was wrong! The top is super nice, as you show a little shoulder and neck, which makes the top softer. Today, the ruffle top is definitely one of my favorite tops ever!

I use this top in size large.

Retro top in black from Unique Vintage

I hope you can use my little 'busty guide', and otherwise, you are always welcome to stop by the store or send an email if you have questions about this. We are constantly getting new sizes and models into our assortment. If you have any requests, you are more than welcome to contact us with your ideas. It's not certain we can follow through on them, but the more feedback we get from you, the more pressure we can put on the various suppliers to get a lot of beautiful and lovely shirts that you can actually fit into, even if you have a larger bust.

A small side note to wrap things up completely, it is important to mention that when you buy your shirts in rayon, viscose, and cotton, there is a risk that they will shrink a little when washed. Therefore, always read the washing instructions before you wash your beautiful new shirt.

With love,
from Stine ♥

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