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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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