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I've bought a 2 new blouses today and ordered 2 holsters, the LadyFist and the safepacker. I'm excited to try them out. I let you all know how it goes. In a few weeks I'll be trying it out on my sister who doesn't know that I have a CHL. I haven't seen her in a year so if it holds up to her scrutiny, I'll know I'm good.

Thanks so much for all the info! I'm going to look at each one of the suggestions one by one. It's encouraging to know that I'm not the only one struggling with this. About the only method I haven't tried is OWB. I didn't think it would be easy to conceal. I have watched Limalife and Faliaphotography videos but their body types are not as curvy as mine. They seem to be able to conceal with any holster and in any style of clothing. A fanny pack isn't really my thing but the safepacker looks more streamlined. I would never have guessed that it's a holster. I like that I can still attach to my belt if I want don't want to carry it, and it can be seen and no one will be the wiser. Definitely on my buy list. I also quickly glanced at the Ladyfist website and that holster is intriguing too because it seems to position the pistol away from the body and straight up and down. All my IWB holsters seem to hug the butt of the gun tight against my ribs while the barrel pushes out which is what I think is causing the very noticible bump. Same thing occurs anywhere on my waist. Maybe my next business venture should be to invest in a shop where CHLs can be professionally fitted for concealed carry according to their body type and dress style using both readily available manufactured holsters as well as custom holsters. There is so much experience out there, it would be nice to compile it and make it accessible to everyone. It would save the CHL money which could be put to better use for such things as more ammo and firearms.

I'm 5'7" about 150lbs plus or minus about 5. As far as shape goes lets just say thicker on the bottom than on the top . I work from home most of the time so typically I can be found sporting jeans or cargos and a womans style t-shirt. On the occasions that I do go into the office then I wear business attire from dresses to fitted suits. I'm not a diva and prefer to be comfortable so loose is fine but I don't want to look frumpy. I haven't found that right combination.

Ok I have been carrying for about 2 months now and I'm struggling with concealment. I'm not sure if it's because I have an odd bodyshape or something but I'm having a really hard time concealing unless I wear something super baggy. The most comfortable so far has been appendix carry, however, I have this bulge sticking out in an inappropriate place that can be seen easily from the side. My shirt seems to fold and rest on the butt of the gun. Same issue anywhere on my waist. I've tried a shoulder holster which is comfortable but not easy for me to access and I still have a weird bulge. On cold days I can wear a baggy sweater or hoodie which helps me conceal better but now that its getting warmer it's going to make things more difficult. I really don't want to purse carry but it appears to be my only alternative. I don't always carry a purse. I'm not carrying a big gun, it's a 3" 1911 style with a short grip. Are there any woman who have this same issue? Did anyone find a unique solution to it?