Plus Size Bodice

[PerkyPeasant]

I need help!

I cannot find a plus size bodice that is well designed and of good quality.

I lack the skill to make my own bodice so I need to purchase one.

I need to fit my curvy size 26 body.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again!

[Joyce "Delfinia DuSwallow" Howard]

You are in the right place! Lady Kathleen of Olmstead is on the boards here and does wonderful custom work and you can not find quality and price like hers.

[PerkyPeasant]

So I have heard.  Thank you, I emailed her.

[ladylissame]

Also, I would recommend Devlyn from Oddbodkin. She makes bodices for all sizes and you can send her your measurements for a custom fit.

She's moving to Texas today   

[Queen_of_Navarre]

I was your size exactly and have a black Moresca bodice that is very flattering for sale. Worn just one season. In great condition.

[Blue66669]

I second the idea for Moresca. Women of all sizes wear it, and it looks FABULOUS.

[Queen_of_Navarre]

[Queen_of_Navarre]

I don't know if you can see much of it, but above is my black Moresca bodice. Below I am a bit smaller wearing my dark blue Moresca pirate style bodice. I am the one in the middle in dark blue.

[lady serena]

Im also a size 26 and I recommend Odd Bodkin. Here is the link.   http://www.oddbodkin.com/
Devlyn is wonderful to work with and she has a payment plan, if you want to go that route.

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

I had an Odd Bodkin bodice and was happy with it, but there's no comparison with a custom bodice.  I also recommend Lady Kathleen of Olmsted.  She's made several outfits for both my husband and me, and they last and last and still look brand new.

[Delireus]

Also, I would recommend Devlyn from Oddbodkin. She makes bodices for all sizes and you can send her your measurements for a custom fit.

She's moving to Texas today   

I just found out she moved to my small town! Well I guess it was a small town, it seems to have been getting bigger and bigger over the years, but I was so surprised when I looked up her store and saw she was stationed where I live

[RumbaRue]

Curious: I looked at Oddbodkin and am wondering if there is boning where the grommets are. I don't see any, is there?

[ladylissame]

Yes, she puts them next to the grommets

[Lady Renee Buchanan]

When I was purchasing my Odd Bodkin, I was told the support was enough to not wear a bra.  However, in reality, I found I need to wear one.  There is some boning, but it's not all around and solid like Moresca's or Lady Kathleen's, both of which I own.

For the price, the Odd Bodkin worked for me until I lost weight and it was too big, again, as long as I wore it with a bra, otherwise the support wasn't enough.

[raevyncait]

I also found that my off the rack Odd Bodkin looks better on me with a bra, however, I know several other people who it looks just fine on without one.  Also, I am pretty sure that at least one person I know who ordered a bodice from Devlyn was able to order it specifically with additional boning, and she looks FABULOUS in hers...

[Rowan MacD]

    I wear support no matter what bodice I use. I have always Locklaced, but being generously endowed, just a deep exhale can result in an uncomfortable slippage.  I do not lace extremely tightly, because I like to wear the voluminous style of chemise which has a lot of material and is pretty warm.
  I prefer not have to adjust myself in public, thus I hedge my bets  
 

[ladylissame]

I have not had to wear a bra with my OddBodkin yet. If the girls start falling, then its too big on me. At least for me