Women’s Figure Flattery Guide: Small Bust
May 10th, 2005
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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5 Comments
1. Terry Marie | February 1st, 2007 at 5:22 pm
You are great111 I have been searching the web for three days to find the advice that you have put in a very direct and easy way for women like myself. You need to get out there more on the webb. The only way I found you was going trough tons of bra web sites for small busted women. I am now excited. I want to dress well for my other half and myself just so I can feel good and just a little bit sassy. Again, You are GREAT. THANK-YOU for putting this on the webb. Terry M.
2. Trisha | February 1st, 2007 at 9:09 pm
So glad we could help, Terry. Do come visit us again!
3. Denise Burgess | June 16th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Awesome! I hope this works. Just one question…actually, two questions: 1. what are tabbed sleeves? and 2. what about cinched bandeau swimsuit tops? I heard those are supposed to be great for small busts….
4. Trisha | June 16th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Tabbed sleeves feature “tabs” on the sleeve so that you can roll up the sleeve. I realize that written explanation doesn’t really help, so here’s a picture: http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=303980&PartnerID=FROOGLE&BannerID=PD430.
As for cinched bandeau swimsuit tops, you’re right. They are great for small busts, since the shirring creates visual volume.
Hope that helps, Denise!
-Trisha
5. Robin | July 6th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
You’re right on the money for this post. It’s taken me 20 years to learn this stuff! Thanks.