tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post6887449159106089998..comments2023-04-15T04:07:26.258-07:00Comments on The Absurd Curvy Nerd: Settling for Less: Why Busty Women Might Not Take the Options Provided to Them.Cat Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704930143060295591noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-25235011392664095942013-11-03T12:45:54.895-08:002013-11-03T12:45:54.895-08:00I live in Croatia, and it is so unbelievably hard ...I live in Croatia, and it is so unbelievably hard to find a bra that fits, let alone anything else..For instance, Triumph manufactures bras up to 95G, but they don't import 75G (I think that is about 34 F in US measures) to Croatian market.. store-ladies tell me they tried to order it, but they don't have full range of sizes available for Croatia. I would gladly boycott them If I had any other brand that makes models that fit my shape available (Anita is available but their cups are not fitting well). I just cant order a bra without trying it on, so I have to take a shopping trip to the neighboring country when I need to stock up..And their sport bra is not available in my size even in stores in Austria, oh they make it, but apparently, you have to go to the factory to try it on and buy it. Because "there are not many girls that need my size". Not true. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-87938613852686290012013-11-02T13:34:19.195-07:002013-11-02T13:34:19.195-07:00:-( That's depressing to hear about the shippi...:-( That's depressing to hear about the shipping costs being just as much of a hindrance in Europe as it is here. I always try to resell items here in the US if I've had them shipped from outside the states, but that is no guarantee that there will be any demand, and that always means I will still lose the original shipping costs.Cat Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704930143060295591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-56664900110472180922013-11-02T13:31:52.031-07:002013-11-02T13:31:52.031-07:00That is definitely true and something I didn't...That is definitely true and something I didn't think of. A lot of stores/designers automatically put bustier women in more "classic" shapes and styles.Cat Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704930143060295591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-64626404927128121112013-11-02T13:29:29.813-07:002013-11-02T13:29:29.813-07:00Sorry I didn't reply to this sooner; I was hop...Sorry I didn't reply to this sooner; I was hoping you might be able to provide a store owner's opinion on the ordering, because I figured there was some logistical problem I wasn't thinking of (and there was!) :-). <br /><br />I know the feeling of trying-on-gymnastics. I... uhh... had an arm dislocate out of a socket trying to pull something down in a dressing room once. That was quite an experience. Sometimes I wish I could just walk into a store and be able to fit in the clothes, even if they were totally not "my style." Cat Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704930143060295591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-91180515099756018542013-11-02T12:05:50.355-07:002013-11-02T12:05:50.355-07:00Living in Europe doesn´t help either. If I order f...Living in Europe doesn´t help either. If I order from the UK or Poland or Russia and it doesn´t fit, it cost me to send it back. So I pay the shipping fee to get it sent out to me in the first place and when I return it because it doesn´t fit another 10 or 15 Euros. Of course if I lived in the UK I´d have more free shipping options but I don´t, I live in northern Spain. It´s also not just clothing that´s an issue but also bras as the smallest back size I have encountered here is a 32 and that´s in brands that I know make them in 30 or smaller. The shops just don´t stock them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-51139628490742026472013-10-29T22:05:51.700-07:002013-10-29T22:05:51.700-07:00There also aren't that many options for busty ...There also aren't that many options for busty women if you want to wear something fashion forward and/or not vintage inspired. Chiharuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643301940679955512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-44693914256357891292013-10-03T14:18:51.366-07:002013-10-03T14:18:51.366-07:00As a fellow busty gal, I have to say I hate shoppi...As a fellow busty gal, I have to say I hate shopping. Whenever I go with my BFF (who wears a 30F), I get a little jealous because she can try on and rock ANYTHING! Meanwhile, I'm either working up a sweat trying to fit in my boobs, dealing with baggy tummy issues, or having crazy arm/shoulder fit issues. My lower half is curvy too, so there's no reprieve there either. Now, I essentially up the price I am willing to spend on a garment, lower the items in my wardrobe, and keep what I do have looking immaculate as long as possible. BiuBiu and Urkye have been godsends for me, but it would be nice to actually walk into a store and not leaving feeling frustrated.<br /><br />Re the issue of ordering a few sizes: We looked into doing this at one point, and it's just a very tricky situation. You'd essentially have to double or triple your inventory in order to support the potential for customers to be ordering way more than they plan on keeping. So you'd have to worry about stock on hand as well as what stock would need to be replenished. It's not an easy prospect, but I can see the appeal for the consumer. Sophisticated Pairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548874262631290892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-35086103252813851462013-09-23T04:43:32.174-07:002013-09-23T04:43:32.174-07:00Great point! I don't know how I left that out...Great point! I don't know how I left that out. I think I will add things to the post that commenters suggest :-). <br /><br />Ah yes, boxy coats. I also hope companies start making thicker winter outerwear. It isn't warm all the time where I live, but I can't imagine the lack of options for people who live in even colder regions!Cat Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704930143060295591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5513226177176172058.post-58068774357870755002013-09-23T02:49:23.187-07:002013-09-23T02:49:23.187-07:00Let's not forget that some clothing isn't ...Let's not forget that some clothing isn't offered, not even by those busty shops. I've been happily replacing all my wardrobe with BiuBiu and Urkye (so happy about the blazers), but neither shop offers a cozy winter sweater. I buy sweaters that don't fit because I don't want to be cold (the same goes for my bulky winter coat which makes me look like a box) and things which fit me simply aren't available (yet?).AEnoreply@blogger.com