SANDRA - LARGE BUST (D cup and larger)

Selecting styles which suit a big bust can be a daunting task but the right choice will make you appear less top heavy and can take years off your figure.  Below are some helpful tips to keep in mind when choosing clothes.  First however it is important you identify which body shape you are and combine the following suggestions to create a great look.

Focus: Elongate your upper body, while subtly showing off your curves by wearing tops that lift and separate your bust.

Hot tips:

  • Wide open necklines suit you as they break up the neckline and stop you looking top heavy – look for sweetheart, deep scoop and V necklines
  • Styles which nip in under the bustline lengthen your body and lift your bust giving you shape and definition
  • Tops which are firm around the waist and are looser on the chest minimize the waist and give the illusion of a smaller bust
  • Open neck shirts buttoned to the bust provide skin exposure from the neck to the chest and will give you a sleeker figure
  • Wrap styles that diagonally cut through the bust separate the cleavage and elongate the neck
  • Opt for good shaping and simple lines on top – keep the bustline uncluttered and fuss free
  • ¾ length sleeves are flattering as they deflect attention away from the bustline
  • Single breasted jackets and tops minimize the body
  • Shaped jackets cut to the hipline accentuate your waist and give balance to your bust and hips
  • A well fitting supportive bra is essential – a bra with a wide back strap stops overhang at the sides and back

Crimes:

  • Polo neck and halter neck tops because they are narrow at the neck and fan out making your bust appear bigger – consider a cowl neck instead
  • Anything done up to the neck is not very flattering and will maximize a big bust
  • Spaghetti straps look out of balance with your bust and will only accentuate what you are trying to play down
  • Wearing tops with busy detailing – there is enough going on as it is!
  • Bolero tops, double breasted and boxy short-waisted jackets buttoned to the neck only widen the top half of your body
  • Garments and underwear which are too tight will create extra bumps