The 15 Best Dresses for Big Boobs
Calling all DDs, FFFs and anybody else who identifies as “well-endowed”: While the smaller-chested among us can often just throw on a frock and call it a day, we bustier ladies don’t have it quite as easy. Between uni-boobs and strapless bras, there’s a long list of occupational hazards that come with the chesty territory. That said, there are some styles that work phenomenally well on those with an ample bosom, both for those who want to minimize their girls and those who prefer to show them off. Here you’ll find the best dresses for big boobs, no matter your personal style. Now all you need is the right bra and you might find getting dressed in the morning to suddenly be a much breezier affair...
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Contrary to popular belief, large-chested women absolutely can—and should—rock a wrap style dress. Wrap dresses help to pull everything inward to create the illusion of a more streamlined silhouette. That means they have the power to make your waist look itty bitty and, when worn correctly, glide over your bust and hips without creating any unflattering bulging or bumps. The key here is to size according to your bust, not your waist. These dresses are typically more flexible in terms of fit since you wrap and tie them yourself (unlike a dress you zip up which can only stretch so much before it rips). Sizing according to your part—in this case your chest–ensures little to no gaping or pulling in that area.
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1. Ted Baker London Talissa Mix Print Long Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress
Combine this flattering shape with one of NYFW’s biggest trends, mixed prints, for one stunning number you’ll want to reach for all year round.
Available in sizes 00 to 18
2. Eloquii Bishop Sleeve Wrap Dress
This gorgeous orange frock can be easily dressed up for cocktail parties and wedding receptions (just add some statement earrings, a bold clutch and strappy heels) or dressed down for casual brunch or a day at the office (simply layer on some white or brown ankle booties and a denim jacket).
Available in sizes 14 to 28
3. Diane von Furstenberg Eileen Knit Wrap Dress
The geometric pattern on this classic DVF silhouette will further help to play down your chest.
Available in sizes XXS to XL
We love the comfort factor associated with high-neck tent dresses, but they can turn your gorgeous silhouette into something that resembles a pumpkin with four toothpicks for arms and legs. Crew and turtlenecks have the same tendency to turn us into amorphous blobs, offering no defining peeks at our clavicle. But there is an easy fix to turn both these styles into something both comfortable and flattering: Add a waist belt. It doesn't even need to be cinched in tight, but this easy addition helps bring some much-needed shape and definition to your torso.
4. Gibsonlook Belted Swiss Dot Midi Dress
Don’t let the sheer yoke freak you out and start panicking over strapless bras—black bra straps won’t look at all out of place or vulgar through that dainty Swiss dot lace. Consider this your new go-to LBD for any and all occasions.
Available in sizes XXS to L
5. Dôen Minetta Dress
Although this dress is one color, the stitching and embroidery add much more interest than plain cotton would.
Available in sizes XS to XL
6. Rhode Ella Dress
This easy mini comes in a ton of fun prints and solid-hues, and has becoming something of a cult hit among fashion influencers and editors. Each one comes with a matching rope belt, but they look equally cute with a contrasting ribbon or leather style if you want to switch things up.
Available in sizes XS to XL
A deep V is sexy on just about everyone, but this is especially true for gals with big boobs. On the other hand, a more shallow plunge can be equally flattering, and still feels appropriate for work or dinner with the in-laws. If you plan to go the va-va-voom route, look for styles that go no lower than that mid-point of your breasts. Any deeper and you risk your girls looking saggy. For shorter Vs we prefer narrower styles, as opposed to those that start out near your shoulders, to really pull the eye inward for a narrower silhouette.
7. All In Favor Dolman Plissé Midi Dress
The plissé fabric (which is made of super tiny pleats) hugs your curves and has a lot of give so it won’t show bumps in the same way regular cotton-spandex would. Just add a lariat necklace and some sparkly heels and you’re ready for date night.
Available in sizes S to XL
8. Veronica Beard Danica Dress
There is a tie at the top so you can adjust the neckline if you prefer, and the belt can also be loosened (or tightened) to fit your style.
Available in sizes XS to XL
9. Eloquii Floral Print Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
The puff sleeves and romantic (but not bulk) ruffles at the waist are what really sold us on this floral stunner.
Available in sizes 14 to 28
Similar to the belted crewneck styles, these cinched-at-the-waist dresses create an hourglass figure no matter your nature silhouette, but the’re particularly flattering on ladies with big boobs. And while they work with just about any neckline, we love sweetheart and square neck options most of all for showing off your collarbone without getting too risqué.
10. Reformation Floral Long Sleeve Midi Dress
There’s a shirred back panel that helps this gorgeous lemon-print frock better fit your bust.
Available in sizes 0 to 12
11. ASTR the Label RABIA PUFF SLEEVE MINI DRESS
If you’re feeling bold, you can pull the sleeves down off your shoulders for a more romantic look.
Available in sizes XS to L
12. ASOS Curve satin mini skater dress
Swap the matching satin belt for one in a contrasting color (or solid black if you’re not one for mixing prints) to really emphasize an hourglass shape.
Available in sizes 12 to 26
A sheath dress is defined by its straight, fitted cut with a nipped in waist (not to be confused with a shift dress which falls straight from the shoulders with darts in the bust to add shape). They work very well for women with larger boobs but an otherwise fairly straight figure. Unlike a bodycon dress, which puts it all on display, a sheath isn’t skin tight so you don’t have to worry about showing off every lump or bump even as you show off your curves.
13. J.Crew Sheath dress in textured tweed
This scallop-trimmed cutie also comes in bright pink and Kelly green if you’re willing to go bold with color.
Available in sizes 00 to 16
14. Black Halo Madeline Sheath Dress
Combining the lengthening and slimming powers of a sheath silhouette with a narrow V-neckline, you might say this frock does it all.
Available in sizes 0 to 14
15. Tahari Twist Front Scuba Crepe Sheath Dress
Add a pair of statement earrings to further draw attention away from your bust (or a long necklace for the opposite effect).
Available in sizes 2 to 16
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