I'm not giving up on the Bombshell. I measured myself tonight, after reading Chickn's comment on my last post. I think she hit the nail on the head, or at least, one of the nails. I am smaller than I thought, for one. The other problem here is the yarn. Sandy, at Purlescence pointed out when I bought the yarn that the sample she knit was sized for the mannequin in the store, but she can wear it. This yarn is major stretchy. The size I was knitting, it turns out, is only 1" smaller at the bust than my bust, not 2". Also, the waist of the size I was knitting is actually too big, and it's ribbed, so that can't be good. I am very tempted to knit the smallest size, which would make the bust 5" smaller than my bust and the waist 3" smaller, but ribbed and with a stretchy yarn that somehow seems like a non-issue.
Either I am a glutton for punishment or I really like this pattern. Or both.
the sheep free knitter 
Or you are just a great student of your craft. Just think of the lessons you'll be able to take from this project into future projects. Knit on, sister!
I like your point of view! Thanks for the encouragement. 🙂
I am glad you are figuring out what is up with the pattern. I think it is a great one, I love the pictures of it when you put it on even with the OMG IT'S GINORMOUS issues. I hope you can see it through to a finished project. 🙂
I'm sure you'll see it many more times before (and hopefully after!) it's finished. 🙂
I was definitely glad to see it at Boba today. 🙂
Sounds like a plan. I'm looking forward to seeing the new, well-fitting version. 🙂