She Said My Chest Wouldn't Look Good In The Dress!

Valdosta, Georgia
January 7, 2013 5:11pm CST
I'm in a wedding this spring and the bride told me I should get a slip thing to wear underneath because my chest is too big! She said it will slim my chest down a little bit and it will look better... Would anyone else be a little offended or is it just me? I personally like my chest the way it is... I don't see a problem with it.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
7 Jan 13
I'd actually be flattered!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jan 13
Through here its kinda hard to get the way it was said across so no I wasn't really flattered by it. Not that I was hurt, it was more of a why would you even say that to someone?
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• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jan 13
That said I like my chest! Lol.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Jan 13
Oh right, I see what you mean. It was in the context it was given, right? I do have a problem with my ever-growing boobs. Sick of them actually. It all started when I went on the Pill aged 19 to regulate my periods. I ended up being on it for about 6 years. At the time (19) I was relatively flat-chested and my doctor said, 'I have to warn you that the Pill will make you fill out..in all the right places' and he was right. Bigger boobs and hips ensued. I've lost count of the guys who stare at my chest instead of my face.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Jan 13
If thats you in your avatar I thiml she is nuts you are v ery pretty so what the heck is she talking about.I do not s ee any problem with it either just that you are attractive and perhaps she is jealous a bit? I would be insulted too. ugh ugh. shame on her.
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
Yes I'm the one on the right, the brides on the left...just saying... lol. I'm thinking she is a bit jealous. I cannot help what size chest I was blessed with so she's going to have to get over it...
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• United States
8 Jan 13
I would be SO offended if someone asked me to be in their wedding and told me to wear a particular undergarment! Are your dresses still being fitted? I'm sure the seamstress will fit it and you'll look fabulous! But to tell someone that their chest is too big is just so rude!
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• United States
8 Jan 13
Guess she was afraid that you were stealing her shine. I've only been asked to be in two weddings and I've only been asked to change the shoes by the other bridesmaids. My eight year old was also in it, so I wanted her to wear dyed pumps because I could better control the heel height; the other two wanted a super skinny heel with tiny straps. They won and I had to struggle to walk down the aisle!
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
Yes I was a little but now I'm realizing that its a bit of a jealousy thing. They were already fitted and everyone said the dress looked great on me... Guess she didn't think so...
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• United States
9 Jan 13
I understand it's her wedding. However it smells like the beginning of a bridezilla. If she was concerned how your bust would look in the bridesmaid dress she should of picked something that compliments everyones shape and size. The meanie in me would be thinking she needs to put some socks in her bra if she's worried that the attention will be on your bust and not on her big day. Childish!
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 13
Yes, it is the start of bridezilla with her. Lol. Everyone else liked the way the dress looked on me. Except her apparently. I will not be wearing that thing! I will not wear anything that squishes them and makes me uncomfortable all day long, not happening. Lol. If she is that uncomfortable with herself she does need to get socks or some extra padding or something.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
8 Jan 13
i dont blame you. was she saying thats a requirement? if so i would either say no thanks if i didnt want to do it or give in and try to not let it stick in my mind. leave it go one way or the other
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• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
She was saying thats what she wants me to wear. Its not going to happen though...
@Nursefrai06 (2498)
• Penrith, Australia
7 Jan 13
To be honest, I'd actually be flattered that I have a big chest. It's a gift and I'd flaunt it. Big chests give the illusion of a smaller and less bulky tummy. Well in the wrong clothing, big chests can make people look fat however since its a wedding I don't think they'll make you wear things that will make you look fat. Hmm... Maybe because it's her wedding she doesn't want you to look prettier than her. I'd stick with that. :)
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• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
The bride is much smaller only in that area so yeah I'm thinking its she doesn't want anyone looking better than her... I personally wouldn't have said that to someone though.
• United States
7 Jan 13
That's what I thought. The bride has a case of "she looks better than me!"
• Penrith, Australia
7 Jan 13
Well, it wouldn't be so bad if you made her feel prettier than you on her wedding day, cause you'd be prettier than her anyway on normal days, it wouldn't be so bad, as long as she doesn't make you wear really hideous stuff, maybe draw attention to your face more then. :)
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
7 Jan 13
Without wishing to sound rude but are you bigger than her chest size? If you are then that's probably what it is, pure jealousy, she doesn't want you out-shining her on her big day! But having said that I would be offended, how big your chest is shouldn't make one iota of a difference to anyone, let alone the bride. Who is she to you, a relative or a friend, I doubt either because if she was a relative or friend she should be overjoyed that you are going to support her, not telling you to lower your chest size! Very indignant indeed!
@vandana7 (98700)
• India
8 Jan 13
I agree with wolfie..
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jan 13
You don't sound rude at all. Lol. The bride is smaller chested than I am. She's a relative actually, I just think its like you said maybe a jealousy thing, not wanting anyone looking better than her? I don't know. I would never say that to someone though...
• United States
8 Jan 13
Definitely vote wolfie for best response!
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
15 Jan 13
Hi LMB! She apparently had no business to render you unsolicited advice. If you did not ask her that how you were looking, there was no point in her suggesting you to wear a slip. We all (that includes you also) have been blessed with a body by the Great God and if we feel comfortable with it, others should not give useless suggestions.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
16 Jan 13
When other appreciated your dress, she has all the more reasons not to give any unsolicited advice. It is good that you love your God gifted body and you are comfortable with it.
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Jan 13
Yeah I did not ask for her advice at all. And all of the other women said the dress looked good on me! Yes I feel comfortable with my body so I don't think anyone should say bad things about it.
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
8 Jan 13
You can see her point,I suppose She wouldn't want more attention on anyone else but Her on her big Day-and I thought it was an accepted rule of weddings that You're not supposed to upstage the Bride!
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
9 Jan 13
It Sounds like She thinks She has some cause for concern when She's making an issue of it..
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 13
That is what immature ones do isn't it? Make a big deal out of nothing??
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
That's a little immature in the first place since at every wedding the bride is center of attention...
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
7 Jan 13
i guess the bride doesn't want to be shown up. this is to be understood as it is her day to shine. i would just put the slip on and let her have her day.
• United States
8 Jan 13
No. No what she ought to do is wear one of those corset deals that makes the boobs all pushed up and out in your face. See how Mrs Bride likes that one.
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
I will be flaunting them! :)
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
8 Jan 13
that's why i don't have many women as friends. they are so scandalous. lol.
• United States
7 Jan 13
OMG, now I'm jealous! I wish to he!! that someone would tell me that, lol! I'd be flattered beyond a doubt and would stick my chest out even further! Now you KNOW the only reason this was said is because of jealousy because no one in their right mind would tell someone that, unless they think the whole bridal party and guests will be watching you, instead of her. I actually think it's ridiculous all the way around and shame on her. BE PROUD GIRLFRIEND and show that figure off! (And don't wear the slip thing either, lol!)
• United States
8 Jan 13
She told another girl this too! I'm like WHAT!!!!??? Is she that insecure because there are going to be many girls during her lifetime that are going to show the "other girls" off. She'd better get used to it or forget getting married. Now I feel sorry for her husband because I'm sure she'll be watching his every move....geesh.
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
I have been my chest is too big a few times kash. Lol. I can share some with you if you would like! I will give you half of mine! I don't mind sharing. It was I'm sure out of jealousy. Which I didn't do anything to be jealous of, I can't help what I have...
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• Penrith, Australia
8 Jan 13
Yeah, don't wear it, but tell her you wore it anyway but you're chest is really big and it couldn't be helped. Haha. That would make her wanna cringe, I know it's mean, but yeah, I like messing up with people who are mean to me too.
@dawnald (85130)
• Shingle Springs, California
7 Jan 13
(laughing) I'm large chested too. I really wonder about people and the things they say sometimes. Sounds like one of these brides who wants everything "just so", and while I appreciate wanting to have a nice wedding, I think that comment was out of line. Problem with bridesmaid dresses is that they are usually "one size fits all", and while one design will look great on you, another that looks bad on you will look great on another girl. But anyway, nobody's going to be looking at the bridesmaids, they will all be looking at the bride, so why does it matter?
@dawnald (85130)
• Shingle Springs, California
7 Jan 13
What and nobody elses did?
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jan 13
Yeah me too, I would never say something like that! I agree that comment was not necessary at all. I got my dress tried it on and look good in it. Everyone there agreed, except the bride apparently. It was a size 4 which is what I wear and everything fit good!
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jan 13
One other girl and she told her the same too...
@Orson_Kart (6083)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 13
On a scale of 1 to 10 I'd have rated you around the 4/5 mark from the pics I've seen. Either you've put some weight on or you hide them well under a veil of modesty. Anyway, it's not etiquette for the bridesmaid to outshine the bride, so I suggest you cover your puppies, at least until the ceremony is over.
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 13
I mean rating you on size only. Obviously I can't rate on firmness, perkiness, etc....haha
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 13
You don't mean you can reach them with your hands do you? You mean with your.....ermm. For some reason I am licking my lips here. haha C is a nice size. I prefer C, especially if there isn't a D or DD available. Anything smaller is too small. Unless of course there is nothing bigger available. Know what I am saying?
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
I'm a C. Always have been. The brides an A cup so I think that's why it bothers her so much but I can't help what I have... I will not be hiding anything on my body, I have nothing to be ashamed of. And I won't have to be uncomfortable for anyone at any time. Thanks for the rating but surely their better than a 4/5, If I can reach them myself there a good size...just saying.
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@joycseer (845)
• Malaysia
8 Jan 13
Hi LovingMyBabies, how good you look depends on yourself. Don't need to be affected by other people's comment on you. You look good as long as you have confident in yourself. So, you should just be you, and it's a positive thinking of not getting offended.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
Yeah I'm not listening to her as I want to be comfortable and. I don't really care who likes it and who doesn't...
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• United States
14 Jan 13
Seriously? Are you two good friends as in it would be okay to have a conversation like this and not be offended? I would be mad if that happened to me. Maybe another dress should have been picked out then? I'm not so sure. How did you handle the conversation? If you're happy with the way she wants you to wear it and are okay with being in the wedding, then perhaps its better to let it roll off your shoulders. I know its the bride's day, the bride's way..
• United States
14 Jan 13
A+ to you my new friend. Proud of you for standing your ground on this one.
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Jan 13
I was offended and Im not wearing something that squishes my chest like that. If she wanted smaller chested people in her wedding then she should not have asked me to be in it... I will wear what Im comfortable in. She will get over it...
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@BarBaraPrz (45430)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Jan 13
Sounds like she's afraid people will spend more time looking at your boobs instead of looking at her.
@BarBaraPrz (45430)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Jan 13
Not without surgical intervention...
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
I agree with you. I can't help what I have...
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
8 Jan 13
If this is a friend I'm sure she meant no offense. I think it's always best to get to the reasoning behind someone's comment before jumping to conclusions that their intent was to offend you.
• United States
8 Jan 13
Ah.. well, family, what more can you say? You should hear some of the things my sister in law has said over the years!
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
Its a relative actually. I wasn't mad I just thought it was on the rude side of things. And its hard to show here the way it was said...
@celticeagle (158615)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 13
Yes, I probably would be. It is her wedding and purhaps she wants the focus to be on her and not someone with bigger chest that she has. Know what I mean? Hope that helps.
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
Yeah I know that but that's so silly. The attention will still be on her because she's the bride...
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@celticeagle (158615)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 13
Ofcourse it is silly but it is obviously very real in her mind.
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
8 Jan 13
Maybe she's just hedging her bets! And making sure that nobody else stands out on "her day". And that there is only one star, her! As a guy(pardon the honesty), we tend to ogle the pretty ones, specially if they're dressed and made up. And the ones who are 'well-endowed' attract the most attention. Believe me as I also attended a wedding last month, and I'm guilty!
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
8 Jan 13
Haha!
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
I think that's what it is too, she doesn't want anyone else looking better or even equally good as her. Yes men do notice these things, lol but I also cannot help what I was Blessed with. She's just gonna have to get over it...
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
8 Jan 13
Yeah I would be offended. Why would she say something like that? Maybe she would just be jealous because perhaps more people would be noticing you instead of her on her wedding day. I think if she would have said something like that then i would understand. But to say it as if you would look awful in it is offensive.
• United States
10 Jan 13
On occasions like that everyone is suppose to be having a good time not being put down. I wouldn't say anything like that to anyone. It's just not kind. People sometimes just do not think before they speak.
• Valdosta, Georgia
8 Jan 13
That's what I think it is too. But I personally would never say that to someone.
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