Women’s Figure Flattery Guide: Small Bust
Flaunt the curves you have, while suggesting the appearance of more volume.
Look for…
- Push-up bras.
- Drapey fabrics.
- Fitted tops.
- Styles with horizontal lines.
- Styles with embellishments at the bustline.
- Jackets & Coats
- Fitted styles.
- Straight, tailored cuts.
- Wide lapels and collars.
- Flattering details on top, such as breast pockets, seaming, and/or draping.
- Lower necklines.
- High armholes.
- Biker jackets.
- Bomber jackets.
- Boxy jackets.
- Tops
- Fitted styles.
- Styles with breast pockets.
- Empire-waist styles.
- Halter tops.
- Keyhole tops.
- Narrow V-necks.
- Wide lapels and collars.
- Flared, short sleeves.
- Tabbed sleeves.
- Dresses
- Empire waist styles.
- Wrap dresses.
- Coat dresses.
- A-line styles.
- Semifitted sheath dresses.
- Chemise dresses.
- Shirtdresses.
- Low V-necklines.
- Fullness at bust through embellishment.
- Swimsuits
- Soft styles.
- String bikinis.
- Bra-top styles.
- Slight padding.
- Bright colors at the bustline.
- Embellishment for volume at the bustline.
- Lower necklines.
Run from…
- Stiff fabrics.
- Jackets & Coats
- Dropped-sleeve styles.
- Loose fitting styles.
- Tops
- Loose fitting tops.
- Overly structured tops that you can’t fill out.
- Raglan, kimono, or dolman sleeves.
- Voluminous tops.
- Dresses
- Voluminous shapes.
- Dresses that you can’t fill out.
- Swimsuits
- Overly structured suits.
- Excessive padding in the bust area.
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