Tiny back, big rack: How to find wedding undergarments when you're small with huge boobs • Offbeat Wed (was Offbeat Bride)

finding wedding undergarments when youre small with huge boobs

Let's talk about boobs! I'm a 32DD, which means I am a petite chick with a mighty big rack. For me, wedding dress shopping was all about the boobs. I had to find a dress that either supported the big gals comfortably and flatteringly on its own, OR I had to find a dress that could work with some major undergarment action.

Yup, I've learned a lot of tricks shopping for the rare and elusive “big rack, small back” support systems. Let's talk about our options…

First of all, the thing I've learned time and time again about bra shopping for uncommon sizes is that you're going to have to pay some big bucks. It's next to impossible to find bras with large cup sizes that don't look like grandma bras (in that they cover the ENTIRE boob in a way that makes wearing V-necks really awkward). So don't trip out over the prices on some of these bad boys (girls?), it's literally the price you pay for supporting your tatas.

I get really great fitting cute bras from companies like Panache, Cleo, Freya and Parfait through retailers such as Her Room, Bra Stop, Bravissimo, Breakout Bras/, Butterfly Collection., andFigleaves. There’s a whole world of cute, sexy bras in the DD+ range and 28-32 bands that are cute, sexy and comfortable, but they’re just not often available in North American malls.

Dominique Contour Bra is one of my favorite bras ever, and com in DDs in all sizes. — Dominique Contour Bra is one of my favorite bras ever, and comes in DDs in all sizes.

Panache's Evie Bridal Strapless Basque Bustier is made for smaller backs and bigger boobs.

Fredericks of Hollywood sells wonderful bras from 32DD-42F, and they are almost always having a sale. — Fredericks of Hollywood sells full figure bras from 32DD-42F, and they are almost always having a sale.

bravissimo full figure bras alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — I love the Bravissimo Sierra bra — available in sizes like 32J!

Freya Deco Underwire Plunge T Shirt Bra AA4234 alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) — For everyday wear, I adore the Deco by Freya — available up to 32F!

Or find a wedding gown with a built-in corset. This one I tried on had that. I felt secure, but I worried about pulling up the dress the whole night, even so. — Find a wedding gown with a built-in bra. This one I tried on had a bit of a corset action going on. I felt secure, but I worried about pulling up the dress the whole night, even so.

Corsets revolutionized my world! They support your tits and take all the weight off of your back and shoulders. Check out our sponsor Starkers for some custom corset wedding dress combos. — Oh but corsets revolutionized my world! They support your tits and take all the weight off of your back and shoulders. Check out our sponsor Starkers for some custom corset wedding dress combos.

Me in mah wedding dress. — With my shape, I found that a halter-style dress was the best bet. It basically held up my boobs on its own, and I wore a bikini top underneath to curb any nipple showings.

Bathing suit tops, halters, custom corsets, built-in bras… what are YOUR favorite undergarments for your glorious DD-pluses?

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