Small Boobs

If you are a small breasted woman I expect there are times when you wish they were more pneumatic. But remember clothes look better on small chests, they hang better, and most were designed with you in mind. Also, although breasts are considered man magnets – they are very undiscerning magnets and as Trinny Woodall says in ‘What to wear – The Rules’ – “Your dainty boobs are actually a filter for all the jerks out there.”

If your breasts are small enough, you might be one of those lucky girls who can go bra-less – a real bonus in the summer months (and girls who are obliged to wear supportive gear will envy you.) Think of Gwyneth Paltrow – elegant, sexy, blithely dressing beautifully for her figure type.

When there are times you would like a bit of a cleavage, you have the greatest selection of bras and chicken fillets ever available – you have choice!

Try to avoid:

  • Scooped necklines exposing too much empty space
  • Empire line tops & dresses unless you can successfully enhance your fullness – we have the technology with clever bras & chicken fillets…
  • Clingy fabrics around your chest.

Look for:

  • Cut away armholes with high necks
  • Halterneck – perfect for you
  • Evening wear with neckline plunging to navel.
  • Chunky sweaters with big roll collars – you are the only girls who look great in them.
  • Double breasted jackets.
  • Frills & detail on the chest area add volume & distract from any shortcomings.

Make the most of your attributes – look around and see how much of todays fashion has been designed with you in mind.

Big Boobs

Although celebrities wear their boobs like trophies, flaunting them in low cut evening gowns on the red carpets of the showbiz world, it is not all plain sailing being the owner of heavy breasts. They can make dressing elegantly difficult, if heavy enough they can cause posture and psychological problems.

It can be great to have these natural assets, but make sure you are in control of them – avoid stretch straps (bounce), skinny straps (slice) and extra padding (unnecessary!) The best way to be in charge of your breasts is to invest in really good bras – expect to pay 2-3 times more than your small-boobed mates. Get a professional fitting in a reputable store – check your back view, side view as well as front.

Underwiring works wonders for full breasts – if you have never tried a bra with wires I suggest you do – they are more comfortable, more secure and more structured. If you get a well fitted one, you will be able to forget about any breast problems! Some manufacturers produce ‘Minimising’ designs which cleverly and subtly mould your breasts into a less ‘thrusting’ shape, which is more appropriate for some styles. These minimising bra are also ideal if you want to avoid drawing attention to your chest generally!

If you are blessed (or cursed, whichever way you look at it) with large breasts, you know from experience you have to take that fact into consideration when choosing clothes. It is very easy to look top heavy or tarty if you are not aware of some useful guidelines.

If you want to keep your overall silhouette in proportion and prevent your chest being the thing which defines you, there are a few things to bear in mind when shopping:

Try to avoid:

  • High necklines
  • Chunky Knit sweaters
  • Halter necks are not a good idea – the triangular shape they create draws attention to the width of your chest
  • Double breasted anything – unless you want to look matronly!
  • Peasant style smocks – go in and out of fashion but maybe one to avoid unless you really love then (I do!) in that case, try a minimiser bra.
  • Short tops generally. They make a boxy square on you, changing the intended look of the garment.
  • Sleeveless garments (unless strapless too!) Even a little suggestion of a sleeve will help balance your look.
  • Bows and frills on the chest area do not disguise they just add volume.
  • High waisted trouser & skirts just visually compress your boobs into a more narrow space – making them look even larger.
  • Skinny jeans will make you look like a lollipop

Look for:

  • Great well fitting bras – be prepared to pay more
  • Wide and deep V necklines to visually elongate your top half
  • Fitted jackets with narrow lapels and single button at waist.
  • Empire line dresses with sleeves
  • Boot cut jeans or bell-bottomed trousers help to balance your silhouette.
  • Tailored clothes generally. Well endowed girls look better in smart versus casual.

Enjoy dressing your body to show it at its best.