Made in Preston is a young boob-friendly brand based in the UK. They offer clothes, swimwear and lingerie. The clothing goes from a UK size 6 to a 16, with a few pieces available up to an 18. Add to that 3 bust sizes: Fit (for an average chest size), Foxy (for a busty figure) and Fab (for a very busty figure). Not long ago, I’ve tried a dress and a bikini from their collection. While the bikini was a complete disaster on me, the dress had plenty of bust room in a 14 Fab, which should only work up to a 34/36J. My guess is that it could easily accommodate up to a 36K and sister sizes.
When MiP contacted me offering me to review an item, I jumped on the occasion to check if the brand could work on those of us in the JJ-L cup segment. As I had been admiring Laura from Thin and Curvy in her floral skater dress, I went straight for this style.
This confirmed my theory: Made in Preston stretchy items work perfectly for J+ cups. So, if you wear a JJ, K or even KK cup bra size and a 6 to 16 dress size and have been on the fence about ordering, I definitely suggest you give them a try. Just go for you regular trousers size or one size up in a Fab.
I got the dress in a 16 Fab, just like Laura and it works just as well on a 34KK than on a 34HH. Well done, Made in Preston!
I’m usually not a fan of floral prints, but in this case, the pattern looks almost abstract and the colours work great for me. Furthemore, the cut is incredibly flattering. I’m a sucker for skater dresses, which I found excellent to balance a top heavy figure. The black panel going down all the way to the waistline is genius: the neckline is modest without making the bust appear larger than it is and the deep V shape accentuates the waist, awesome when belts don’t work for you. Speaking of which, the waistline hits exactly my natural waist. I’m just under 5 ft 5 and the dress reaches mid-thigh, the perfect skater dress length, on me. That means it might come a bit short on taller women, but I’m happy I didn’t have to have it hemmed.
Just like Laura, I found that the dress comes up very high on the neck. It doesn’t particularly bother me, but it does create a similar pressure to a halter neck.
All in all, I’m very happy with the dress and would consider buying it in another pattern and colour. May I suggest something red or hot pink? Or a nice shade of orange?
Made in Preston has really grown on me in just a few seasons. I’ve always liked the fact that the brand has a strong identity, but I tend to think of the core customer as a twenty-something party girl from Essex, who dresses up to go clubbing and likes to follow the trends. As a thirty-something Parisian who is more into wine bars than clubs and whose style doesn’t vary much every season, I feel quite far from this customer. Still, there are more and more things making it to my wish list as the collection is growing…
Just to “name” a few!
I’m re-thinking Made in Preston, too. I love that the length was perfect on you because I know how picky you are about this–AND it fit at your natural waist. Amazing.
Thanks, Darlene! I’m amazed that it fits both Laura and I so well! We’re finally getting some sun here, so I plan on sporting it this weekend.
Love this, I think its a great post I am the same as you struggling with larger boobs and being a much smaller size below. Glad there are others in the same boat. I have done a post on MiP as well 🙂 http://teenie-deenie.blogspot.co.uk
You look lovely in your dress. For racer backs, I use these http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/bra-accessories/elastic-bra-strap-holders/multi/nt04mu/
Thank you for doing this review, Astrid! I had written them off completely. That is such a cute dress, I love the contrast and abstract look. I can’t recall, have you tried any Urkye or Pepperberry clothing? I’m sure you’ve tried the latter, but I wanted to ask if you could compare the fit to any other bust-friendly clothing. I also consider my style range to be anywhere from comfortable and simple to occasional punk/goth to sophisticated so it didn’t seem directed at me at all, but I may have to take another look at them. So glad they reached out to you too, even knowing your size which shows they’re at least aware we exist!
Thanks!
I’d say the fit is similar to Urkye 42 oo/ooo. It is more generous in the bust than Pepperberry 14R/SC, but maybe slightly smaller in the body than a 16R/SC. HTH!
That really helps as I have tried all of those sizes, thank you! It would seem we’re the same sizes in BF clothing 🙂 I would be a PB 14R/SC but you know, the bust room is inadequate sometimes. I think I’m going to go check out their site and if I do get anything I’ll have to do a review as well.