Key Tips for Button-Ups When You’ve Got a Bust
👚 Size Up Without Sacrificing Style
If a top fits your bust but bags at the waist, don’t panic. That extra room is your friend — especially when you’re tucking, tying, or belting. Plus, a little tailoring goes a long way.
🧵 Look for Stretch or Bias-Cuts
Materials with a little give — or cuts designed to drape — are much more forgiving. Cotton blends with spandex or bias-cut styles can accommodate curves without the dreaded pull.
🔘 Mind the Button Placement
Tops with buttons that sit too high or low can cause gaping. Look for designs with buttons spaced closer together or deeper necklines to avoid the peekaboo effect.
📏 Check Our Measurements — Not Just the Tag
At The Thrifted Capsule, we know size tags can be misleading. That’s why we provide actual measurements in every listing — including bust width, shoulder width, and length — so you can shop with confidence. Bust is measured flat from armpit to armpit, then doubled for full circumference.
🧼 Know What Can Be Altered — and What Can’t
Simple fixes like adjusting a button or cinching the waist can transform a good fit into a great one. But if the bust is barely contained, that’s a no. Look for ease and comfort first.
How to Read Our Listings Like a Pro
🪡 Here’s what you’ll find with every piece:
Labeled size (plus how it really fits) so you know what to expect.
Notes on fit and structure — whether it’s boxy, tailored, or perfectly oversized.
Sizing quirks called out (if it runs small or roomy, we’ll tell you).
Styling tips — like when a piece shines best unbuttoned and layered.
🛍️ Our mission? Make sure you love what you get. Thrifted finds should fit your life and your body — right now.
Your body deserves clothes that fit — not the other way around. And at The Thrifted Capsule, we believe you should feel confident, stylish, and fully yourself in every piece you wear. That includes navigating button-ups that gape, wrap dresses that don’t quite wrap, and all the ways cleavage can sometimes take center stage So whether you’re curvy, busty, in-between sizes, or just figuring it all out, we’ve got your back (and your bust). Thrifting should be fun — and finding the perfect fit? That’s part of the joy.