I’d prefer not to wear modern underwear, but I’m a D cup, about a size 18? What are the best solutions for busty types other than a sports bra.
I am a D cup and just around a size 14/16 – you’d be surprised how supportive a well fit garment with side lacing can be! I have 2 bliauts that I wear and I don’t feel the need for support garments underneath – in fact, if I try, I am uncomfortable because it gets in the way.
~ Katerina la Bisbetica / Denise Pulgino Stout
Message #844, February 25, 2003
What weight of fabric do you use?
If what I use is light weight, I line the bodice – no documentation here, just what I do. It makes for attaching the skirt more easily too – it encases the seam in the layers. Also, one is supposed to wear a chemise under the dress, so that helps. You do need something strong enough to take the tension of the tightness the lacing will cause. A chemise under the garment also hides any peekaboo holes from the lacings.
~ Katerina la Bisbetica / Denise Pulgino Stout
Message #846, February 25, 2003
You should experiment with bias cut bodices and side lacing. The combination can be quiet supportive. If you don’t want to wear the figure hugging bliaut (these were in fashion when twig like figures were all the rage) you could try tightly lacing the chemise as the support garment and cutting the over dress looser.
~ Rowena / Belinda Sibly
Message #847, February 25, 2003