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[llyrafantasyfae]

Random question for the hive mind.
I've noticed in all the costume dramas I've been watching, what appears to be a wider back then the front at the bodice. Is this because all the girls have no chests or is the bottom of the bodice not to go under their busts?
My fashion plate has such a narrow bust. I assumed it was fashion plate trickery. But after watching these movies I wonder if I am missing something. or is the fashion plate and movie stars all A cups and this D cup gal doesn't have a chance. I will just have a larger bodice.

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[kaesha-nikovana.livejournal.com]

Jennifer Rosbrugh wrote a great article about dressing curvier figures. It includes photos and portraits of 'fluffier' ladies from lots of different eras, and just seeing them made me feel better (though the article does have some great tips and tricks too!) http://historicalsewing.com/curvy-dressing-historical

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

She just posted it on her facebook page!!! I think her ears must have been burning.

[missmalexander.livejournal.com]

Most of the costume dramas dont have the right undies and therefore the waistband lies in the bust. For your sanity, make the waistband lie under your bust! If you dont the waistband will creep up and up and up. Many ladies show off their large bosoms in the period, so don't be afraid to!

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

I'm not so much afraid of showing my bewbs, but I don't want my corset to show. So I can't go lower. And yet my bodice front is in no way that narrow. ;)

[ktlovely.livejournal.com]

Out of curiosity, which dramas specifically?

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

The one that caused the question was Death Comes to Pemberly. I was making adjustments to the mock-up looked up and one of the gals was turning. Decent mid width back little bitty front. Eyeballed my fashion plate, eyeballed said character again. "what the flying flit!!!" And then I posted on here. ;)

[ktlovely.livejournal.com]

I see what you mean! I've never seen it, but I googled some images. If you're talking about Anna Maxwell Martin's character, she does seem to have a very small chest in real life. Those of us with fuller busts need more fabric to cover the real estate!

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

All of what they said and yes, they are all a cups. :P

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

Only good thing about gaining weight is I FINALLY have boobs. Maybe not as good for this era though. ;)