Vine & Vogue

Like many girls, I suffer from big boobs. And by suffer, I mean that I used to have a 36G chest prior to my breast reduction, and even after I now sit at a 36DD. Not small by any means. And just like a tale as old as time, I have struggled to find shirts that fit my chest AND were still fashionable and age appropriate. As a college student, I didn’t want to have to wear t-shirts and sweaters every day, and going out at night was an even worse predicament. I felt like I couldn’t fit in with my friends who got to share shirts at the nightly pregame or strategize what new tiny top was going to be “girl mathed” into reasonability.

“But Madison, you have BIG BOOBS. I wish I had your boobs. Guys LOVE boobs.” is what I would hear on a weekly basis. And I didn’t hate my chest all the time! But there were moments where I just wished I was able to wear those cute shirts from those cute brands and not have my chest spill out or ruin the shirt entirely.

And then, like an angel from the heavens above, Reformation heard my pleas. My friends had stylish, timeless, and desirable shirts from Reformation, and I had none. Then suddenly, they released their “Good for Boobs” line. A collection of shirts, blouses, sweaters, and dresses where you could wear a bra (or not) and the coverage was made with people with big boobs in mind.

It was amazing! I was elated! Finally, I could buy shirts that weren’t made to hide my boobs, but accentuate them in a flattering way. The cover photo of this article is me with my friends on Spring Break where I’m wearing a shirt from Reformation’s “Good for Boobs” collection. I believe it is the Eloise Linen Top, and I truly love it. It fits snugly around my waist while still allowing enough space for my boobs to sit nicely, not smushed, and most of all not saggy or spilling out.

Here’s me in another shirt from their collection. It’s a black, satiny vest that holds my boobs in while still showing them off. The fabric may photograph a little strange, but I promise that it once again emphasizes my waistline while also allowing enough space for my boobs to sit. Something that was really noticeable for me too was that I found that I didn’t need to adjust myself in the shirt throughout the night. If I was dancing and jumping around that was one thing, but I wasn’t anxious about how my chest looked in the shirt and if I was having a nip slip in my small college bar. I feel comfortable and sexy in every top I have from this curated list, and I’m extremely happy with all of my purchases.

Now, there are some downsides to consider if you are thinking about purchasing a shirt for yourself. Most notably, Reformation is a little pricey. It’s not the worst, but most of their tops sit within the $70-$150 dollar range. And that’s just for one shirt. Their dresses and sweaters hover near $300 dollars, with the most expensive circling at just under $500 dollars. This is expensive. Not everybody can afford these prices and that’s upsetting. People should be able to have access to clothing curated to their body shapes without having to drop hundreds of dollars. In Reformations defense, the quality of these pieces is much higher than the quality of cheaper clothing options. They keep their shape and washing them comes with no issue.

I’m not telling you you HAVE to go out and buy these tops if you have big boobs, but if these tops are in your price range, or you’re looking to splurge on a nice top that’s going to last and fit you well, I think that Reformation is an excellent choice. I haven’t encountered a negative experience with their clothing yet, and it’s allowed me to engage in a world that I never thought my body could, AND the clothes make me look hot, so really it’s a win-win in my book!