I'm considering this as a gift. Everyone says it fits true to size, but my mom has large breasts (over DD). Any advice with this issue and an XL(+)?
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This item does not fit true to size. I own the parka in Xl and it is snug. I just ordered it in 2X. Columbia typically runs small so order up!
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I usually wear an XL and had to get this in a 1X in order to have room to move.
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I have this and it's pretty slim fitting; my breasts are very large as well and the jacket fits very tightly over the chest, I leave it unzipped if possible.
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Hi :) Based on my numerous attempts to find a jersey that fits, I would say this particular brand runs a little large. I probably have a good 2 inches of wiggle room all around (bust, sleeves, back, etc.) The large on me gives me a womanly waist, but it isn't snug like a cotton t-shirt would be. I hope this helps!
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I agree with Amy. I normally wear S (breast size B) but I ordered this coat in M, so that I could wear it with a warm sweater underneath. I almost wished I would have bought it in S because it feels very large around the waist. I guess that is just how it's fitted, though - very straight down. I decided to take it in a little around the waist, so now it's still wide enough in the chest area but still fitted. I hope this helps...
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Well, in addition to the very precise answer by D. Beatty, I think this is somewhat like to buy a shirt. If it is for yourself, I believe you will know which size fits for you. If it is for someone else (that was my case), it is not that difficult to guess and choose between small, medium or large. I bought it for someone else who was not present and it fits perfectly. And, besides, it is somewhat elastic, so small differences in the size are not supposed to be a big issue.
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Not sure about your measurements, but I am a little chesty and the Small/Medium is too big for me. Not overweight, and I have a pretty wide chest. If you have a Sports Authority nearby, they carry these. You can try it on to see if it will fit, but I think the average sized woman should be able to fit into the Small/Medium without any real difficulty.
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Yes it is true. I had issues with the sizing but measuring your chest is the best way to do it.
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I am a DDD as well and I´ve had no issues with it. I am using it with my second child. The material is great and I do not think is has a narrow construction as someone else pointed out. I recommend you get this one. Is very sturdy, I feel save putting my kids in it. And for as mothers with big boobs, it makes hands-free-breastfeeding pretty convenient.
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I am a 3x and it does not fit over my shoulders. 2x its tight and 1x/smaller it fits nicely if you are a M/L then its going to be like a dress on you. Make sure to measure your chest to see it only fits a 48, i did not read this or do this and im a 52.
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Unfortunately I wasn't able to experience it. I bought the 5xl and it didn't fit. I returned it and they claim they never got it. So I lost out on my money and then suit. But best of luck.
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i'm 5'10, 185-190 lbs and wear this in a large. i would say it runs true to size but also it is longer than your average shirt (like hanes or FOTL). it's good if you wear it as an undershirt, as it won't untuck nearly as easily as those other brands. it's a higher quality shirt, too, imo. the only other shirt i like as much is the hanes beefy T but those are a little more expensive.
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I bought large except my bra size is 34DD and I'm 5'2", so large or XL if you don't want a snug fit.
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I wear mine on my bra. And it does seem to be very accurate. I like mine very much.
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I just read another answer and see that your initial reason for the question (opposite answers/reviews) is still a problem. So, let me try and be a little bit more specific. While the wrap fits well on me and I'm a larger woman (16/18) I'm also proportioned evenly. In other words, I don't look like I wear a size 18...I probably look more like a 14. I think if you're proportioned unevenly, then you may have issues with the wrap staying closed; especially if you're more pear shaped. Also, if you're larger than a size 18 or 38D bust, you'll probably feel like it's too small.
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I am a 38DD, 5'3, and hippie....the medium fit me perfectly with room for weightloss to come. The size chart was pretty accurate. Hope that helps.
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If I measured correctly, my Chelsea is 13 1/2. I purchased Size S/M for her and it is way too big. When I first purchased it she didn't like it and kept taking it off and always backed out of it ( slid backwards to get it off). I plan to try it again some other time but for now,I just let her play with it or lay on it. I would recommend that you purchase a Size smaller than M/L but you should be able to exchange it if it doesn't fit properly.
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Go 1 size up. Speedo is true to size, but TYR runs smaller. I can't speak to chest size, as I'm a 36B but I know these are not made for special breast size. I would recommend not going any other way than a line made for a full chested woman. Just my opinion.
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I was a 38DD and the XL/XXL ones were too big but the M/L were too small. I recommend getting Pumpin' Pal flanges. They are curved and were much more comfortable for me. http://www.pumpinpal.com/