Most wedding dresses in bridal magazines showcase brides that are tall and slim with petite chests, so if you are a large chested bride finding gowns that flatter your figure can be difficult.

If you have a large chest and you’re worried about what dress to wear and what to wear under your dress for support, here’s our wedding dress guide for busty brides.

 

One Shoulder

One shoulder wedding dresses are a great style for busty brides. The asymmetrical look draws attention away from your chest and generally camouflages your bust with runching.

Wedding Dress with Sleeves

This doesn’t mean you have to don long sleeves like wedding dresses from the 1980s. A cute cap sleeve or an off-the-shoulder look is perfect for hiding a bra strap under your gown. Flattering necklines for big busted brides include a tasteful V-neck or a keyhole style.

A-Line or Ball Gown

If you think you can pull off a strapless gown, the best way to do it is with a fuller skirt. You don’t want to have much beading or detailing on your bodice because it will draw everyone’s eyes towards your chest—which for big busted brides isn’t want you want to be doing. You don’t have to hide your natural assets, but you want to balance them. That’s why a full skirt in either an A-line dress or a full ball gown works perfectly for larger chested brides.

Under the Wedding Dress

For large chested women the key too feeling comfortable and sexy on your wedding day is a well-fitted bra. If you have a strapless gown or an off the shoulder or an asymmetrical one shoulder wedding dress, it will be difficult to wear a regular supportive bra with straps. To get the same support without the straps you need to have a proper fitting band. The best thing to do is measure your band yourself, just below your chest. Many women with larger cup sizes buy bras with bands what are too big for them. It’s better to buy a smaller band, like a 34 instead of a 36, and get a cup size larger than you usually would get, like a DD instead of a D. It may be difficult to find this size in stores, but many specialty lingerie shops sell high quality bras online.

 

Jillian Zacchia is a contributing writer for the Bridal Guide.