Big Busted Backless Choli Dilemma (re-visited)

Here's what I do....
cut the long sleeves off to about a 3/4 length, and hem the sleeves. Take the removed pieces from the sleeves, and sew them like a wider band across the back. Sew it under the ties, leaving the ties to still be functional but tieing over the new added piece. Looks the same except the back ties appear to be wider and the bra is covered. I have to slip the choli on over my head, but that's minor issue for me. Wearing a bra is an absolute must with these DD's+.

Hope this helps!

I would suggest kind of what Amazon did...

Just cut wider ties, attach and viola? because you are wearing a black bra it dosn't look too bad, but prehaps wider straps might help. You could also consider doing a clasp instead of a tie [like hook and eyes] so that the width stays the right width. If that makes sense.

Yeah, I never quite buy the "you can wear it w/o a bra". I mean, you *can* wear it, and it will probably be supportive, but it's just not the same. You've got a few options that don't involve re-designing the choli:

1) Sew in a bra. Put on a sacrificial bra, then put on the choli. Pin the choli to the bra at the shoulder seams and side seams (so you have a place to hide the stitches. Take it all off. Sew the bra in at those points. Cut off the excess straps. You may want to do some additional stitches along the bottom band and cleavage to keep the choli from shiftying and exposing the bra. I find this works best w/ a molded cup bra (just easier to do all the sewing). This is my favorite solution, since it's just so comfortable and easy to wear.

2) Cover the back strap of a strapless bra, alla a regular tribal bra (you know, the big ol' black halter-like tie). I have found that cholis are supportive enough to keep the bra up and in place w/o any shoulder straps, and, from the back, it resembles what FCBD looks like from behind anyway (two back ties). For some added drama, decorate the top of the bra w/ some ribbons, trim, coins, etc. and let it poke through for a little layered look.

3) Like #1, only take an inexpensive, sleevless choli and sew the bra in. Then wear that choli under all your others. Basically the exact same thing, only now you have a new "bra" and don't have to cut up a new bra every time you buy a new choli.

4) The FCBD solution--just wear a decorated bra on top.

yeah... I am a 36/38 DD and definitely cannot wear one alone. Droopage, anyone? :)

I definitely wear a plunge bra under it, and I find that it stays well hidden.

I've also heard some ladies suggest wearing two at a time for double support, but I have not tried it myself. I always have to have a bra on... always...

Hi there,

I am a C cup and will generally wear a bra under my choli if I am not wearing a coin bra over the top.
I have a couple of bras that have convertible and clear straps plus a clear back section that works particulary well underneath the choli - depending on the choli (I have a few bought ones from different sellers plus my own) I may convert the straps to a halter.

With my troupe some of the ladies are quite well endowed and have made or adapted cholis with a wide elastic section across the opening that connects with hook and eyes to cover a broader backed bra but still has the look of open backed bra.

Hope that helps

Fee

I've gotta say the the FCBD/Folkwear Tribal Dancer choli pattern does a decent job of holding mine (40D+) in place, if you ever decide to make one. It has a substantial band around the ribcage, and the upper ties hold everything up much like a halter bathing suit top. Also I believe Flying Skirts cholis are made from stretchy fabric(?), which has too much give and bounce. As Angel DeMort pointed out in an earlier choli thread, stretchy cholis won't hold a large pair in place even though they work OK for smaller breasted women.

Oh boy, can I relate! I not only need help for my 42 DDD, but coverge for a tummy roll. I made the Annabella's choli, but although it fit, and was comfy, no way could I use it braless so I need to do some modifying. I will try some of the ideas here and keep working on this problem. I do like the sewn in bra idea, but when the bras that fit and support you cost $62 each, it's hard to sacrifice one.

Laurel

I just wanted to let you ladies know that this bra-contraption of mine, also works under the 'drop sleeve' choli creation that Gwen of Flying Skirts makes. I just got my first black velvet drop sleeve choli.... and it fits perfect with the bra!

Wooo hoo!!!!! :) :)

Ok, just to get this straight in my head...
cut back strap off bra right where the shoulder straps meet the back strap...
add boning of some fashion for support (to keep the side & back straps from collapsing?) at this same place...
add ribbons to each side...

I'm not as busty as you gals - but there's that jiggle factor I'm not particularly comfortable with

I'm liking this idea of simply sewing cups into a choli... I'm a 32i. Does anyone know of any websites that just sell cups? I could've sworn I came across one at one point in my internetting. Maybe I just dreamed it!

I'm working on starting up a tribal fusion wardrobe, and would die for at least one piece that isn't a straight bra. The only bra I own that's actually in my size cost me $400, noooo way am I'm chopping that puppy up anytime soon. I love lurking and getting more ideas into my head.