Yes. Tudor gowns, Victorian bodices, Regency dresses, and Civil War gowns can all accommodate larger busts with correct pattern alteration and internal structure.
The Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) — adds circumference across the bust without distorting the rest of the garment. Essential for cup sizes C and above.
Empire waist styles. A-line silhouettes. Gowns with structured boned bodices. Styles with higher or wider necklines. See Big Bust Sewing Tips.
Very low necklines without proper support structure. Strapless styles relying solely on the dress. Tightly fitted princess seam bodices. Doable — they require more work.
A properly fitted overbust corset provides excellent support. Key: custom measurements, correctly placed boning, appropriate cup shaping, and strong structure at the top edge.
No size surcharge — Heidi charges by the hour. Larger sizes may require more fitting time, reflected in the final cost.