I bought the Bravissimo Longline Padded Coat and all opinions expressed in this review are mine.

Bravissimo is a UK brand that sells their own line of bust-friendly activewear, clothing, lingerie, outerwear, sleepwear, swimwear and more in their stores and online. They also stock staple brands like Curvy Kate, Freya and Panache. They are the perfect one stop shop for bust-friendly shopping.

I live on a mountain with its own microclimate and I am always cold. Since my black North Face has seen too many winters in automotive shops, I needed a nice black coat to replace it. On Christmas, my lovely mother graciously offered to buy me a bust-friendly and vegan-friendly coat.

Design and Details

Bust-friendly coats are inherently functional because sizing up to accommodate a full bust can leave one drowning in fabric and allow cold air to enter. The Bravissimo Longline Padded Coat has a figure-hugging design comprised of a nylon body that is lush to the touch and stuffed with polyester.

Fit and Comfort

This coat runs true to size and accommodates my unique and often frustrating dimensions. At 4’11” and 28FF (UK) = 28H (US), I cannot take that for granted. I bought this coat in a 10 Really Curvy (UK) = 6 Really Curvy (US). It also accommodates bundling up with a layer or two underneath it.

Practicality

It served me well as the only coat that I brought on my winter trip. Its zippered pockets fit a smartphone. Since I am very busy and don’t want to go to the dry cleaners, it earns serious points for being machine washable. We put that to the test and it took a long time to dry but it came out unscathed!

Special Considerations

If you are prone to headaches and/or migraines, or otherwise need to keep your head warm, I recommend wearing a hat underneath the hood. I usually opt for a thick black hat made with 3M Thinsulate for a more subtle look or a thick pink hat with fluffy lining for a pop of color.