Carissa Rose: clothing for the fuller bust – Product Review

As our bargain’s editor Katie has had problems finding a well-fitting shirt for her full busted figure, she was intrigued by Bratique Helene’s promise of a well-fitting shirt that not only fits the bust line, it also flatters the waistline. Here’s her verdict:

Carissa Rose Collection

Get it at: Carissa Rose
Sizes: SW(4-6) t0 XLW (16)
Price: $60 to $90

I am really loving the Carissa shirt from Carissa Rose! It’s been a long time since I wore a shirt that fit; so long in fact that for the first hour I couldn’t stop tugging at it, even though it was completely unnecessary – and this is what makes Carissa Rose Clothing so fantastic!

I have little patience for gimmick cleavage ‘hiders’ but until now they beat wearing the dreaded minimizer bra.  Now with the Carissa shirt I don’t need  any gimmicks: it’s light weight and has a  classic design that I can wear with jeans or dress up for an evening out, and the hooK and eye closures are a brilliant way to achieve the fitted look.  I don’t feel like I’m falling out of my top or need to go with an XL top, and when you are a 34G/H that is saying a lot.  I also love their sizing chart  (SW – Small Well Endowed, SR – Small Really Endowed, MW, MR, LW, LR and so on) it really does make me feel my curves are a blessing; and just so you know I wear a Medium (yea!) Really Endowed.

The only down side is the limited selection of styles available: there are only 4 shirt designs and 1 dress, and they only come in solid colors (Black, White, French Blue, Baby Pink and Khaki for shirts and Navy and Candy Pink for the dresses).  But, with such a great fit, it’s a great start; the shirts are easy to work into any wardrobe, and Carissa Rose has plans to expand the range!

Editor’s Note — Carissa Rose used to be called Bratique Helene, we’ve updated the name and links in this article so you can find the newest styles!