Comments on: The Perfect Fit

By: Cath Bore

Cath Bore — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:18:02 +0000

It’s great news that our voice is being heard and more designers & clothing manufacturers like yourself are taking the plunge.
I’m going to check out your website and have a look.
Thanks very much for posting!

By: Kinga

Kinga — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:27:53 +0000

As the owner of BiuBiu and a designer of clothes for curvy ladies, I can partly agree with the comment above. Designing itself is not a challenge, although it does require much more time and trials than standard clothing. But the demand, even though it is voiced on the internet quite loud, does not seem so big when it comes to real life. In spite of that, I am proud to have created my own brand of clothing which has already got some renown among international lingerie-and-clothing bloggers.

By: Cath Bore

Cath Bore — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:56:31 +0000

Hi Clarisse, you’re so right about the value of a good fitting bra! That’s an idea for a future article on here so thanks, I’ll be ‘stealing’ that one.
It’s true as well that clothing for curvy women is a bit dearer which is an issue, but I find it’s better quality so lasts longer.
It’s all about awareness and getting people talking so the industry takes notice!

By: Cath Bore

Cath Bore — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:52:52 +0000

Penny, I haven’t heard of Bui Bui – do they supply any high street shops? If not, the problem I have with buying stuff for my figure on-line is that it’s a lucky dip at what fits properly – each designer has different size fittings. For example I’m 16 super curvy with Bravissimo and 18 with Evans (but the sleeves on things with them tend to be a bit long but not it’s a huge problem).
I’ll still look into Bui Bui, though – thanks for the tip

By: Cath Bore

Cath Bore — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:48:34 +0000

Thanks for that, Roxi.
I suppose the thing we have in common is that we want to look and feel nice in the clothes we wear and that they flatter us.
I never considered the problems of those who have had mastectomies, so thank you for sharing – certainly food for thought!

By: Cath Bore

Cath Bore — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:44:11 +0000

Thanks for your comment.
There’s more of us ‘out there’ than designers think!
I think most of the stores are called Bravissimo, they sell undies from Bravissimo and Pepperberry outer clothing.

By: Clarisse

Clarisse — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:33:23 +0000

I am afraid the problem with fit may be just due to financial reasons. Clothes for curvy women are probably harder to design, harder to produce at a reasonable price and harder to sell. I mean: you have to put more effort in design, probably more money in sewing as you will not be making a 1000 identical ones and a lot of money in advertising to reach all those women who need your clothes. Because most just think that “nothing fits” and “there is something wrong with me”. They do not suspect that a well fitted bra and a well fitted bust friendly top would actually make them so much slimmer. So for ordinary high street companies it is probably not worth is – a lot of trouble, little gain.

It is so good to have companies like Pepperberry or BiuBiu (I have not yet had a chance to try SimplyBe, not sure how I would fit into their sizing with my 14SD / 32JJ).

More articles like yours are needed, both for women to realise they may actually need curvy clothing (not necessary plus size, actually) – and for stores to realise there is such demand.

By: Penny

Penny — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:33:02 +0000

Hi Cath,
Good for you! I have also recently discovered the joys of appropriately shaped clothing from Pepperberry and also polish company BiuBiu. Have you tried the BiuBiu clothes yet?
Unfortunately I’m in Australia and we don’t have anything similar locally so I have to order online and cross my fingers that I’ve picked the right size.
Good luck with the blog.

By: Roxi Holaday

Roxi Holaday — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:34:14 +0000

Whilst I am NOT a full figured gall(wish I was)-I can somewhat relate to your experiences. I had a mastectomy in 2009, and for 2 years(before my reconstructive surgery) I had to wear a rubber prosthesis, and struggle to find clothes that would disguise the fact that my chest was caved in on one side. Believe me, it wasn’t easy finding clothing that was stylish, and not matronly(I was only 38) but covered everything. I know it’s not the same, but my feeling was one of being isolated, and it seemed like no clothing company understtood this challenge. You look around, and you see awareness of so many issues; gay/lesbian issues, environmental issues, etc. but everyone seemed unaware of the need for stylish mastectomy fashions that would repair our broken self image as women. A mastectomy is so hard, society doesn’t make it any easier. Full figured galls must feel some what the same, since it seems like society ignores them in favor of wafer thin models who look like they survive on a trisket a day, and bottled water. LOL.

By: D.J. Kirkby

D.J. Kirkby — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:52:21 +0000

I suffer from the same blessing / curse. I am fed up with wearing tops that are too big and am going to see if there is a Pepperberry store near me.