Dressing for a Full Bust

Submitted by on March 25, 2010 - 10:10 am

BY: CATHERINE CASSIDY

You know who you are. You have to be mindful of what you choose so as to not be too revealing.

A few full-busted celebs:


Kim Kardashian Salma Hayek Scarlett Johanson

Their keys to successful style:

Do not add bulk
Trying to hide your bust simply does not work. If anything it accentuates the problem. Wear shirts that fit and aren’t too flowing. You need some definition and structure to contain your bad boys and when you wear something that flows with no waist definition, you just make yourself look heavy. No woman wants that!

NO high-necked tops
This means turtlenecks and crew necks. Just don’t do it! You think you’re covering your cleavage to be appropriate, but you’re really making yourself look heavier.

V-necks, U-necks and halters are best for you. We already know from previous articles that v-necks are universally flattering for slimming. Anything to accentuate that collarbone! Just be sure that you’re not going too deep for that V-neck.

I actually really like a halter because it’s incredibly flattering without being too revealing. The way a halter cuts in at the shoulders is very slimming and subtly sexy!

Balance Your Proportions
You’re not necessarily looking to define the waist like most other women are. With belts, you have to be careful about drawing too much attention to your bust and waist. Basically, you’ll run the risk of looking like Dolly Parton and/or like you’re going to topple over.

Wear something streamlined that fits well on top with a tailored waist and balance your proportions on bottom with A-line styles, full skirts and details at the hem. Additionally, boot cut or full-legged trousers are great pant options for you.

Dressing Your Hourglass Body Type

Submitted by on March 21, 2010 - 11:36 am

BY CATHERINE CASSIDY

Women want to be you and men want to be with you. Aren’t you lucky! You’re part of the 8% of women who actually have an hourglass body type. The rest of us are simply trying to create the illusion.

Your body is curvaceous with a full bust, defined waist and full hips. You gain weight very evenly, so you always maintain your shape.A few famous Hourglass celebs:

Marilyn MonroeHalle Berry

Their keys to successful style:
Accentuate the waist
No empires! They hide your shape. You should look for wrapJessica Biel dresses and tailored jackets. Jackets should hit at the waist or just below the bottom for the correct proportions. Otherwise, you cut off your fab figure and you want to elongate it! The same goes for sweaters – cardigans or pullovers should hit at the waist or just below the bottom. Check out where Jessica Biel’s gorgeous jacket hits (and subtly shows off her fab figure!). PS. I want her hair!

Once more, I’ll also encourage a belt. Though, for the hourglass figure, a slim belt at the waist is more flattering than a wide one. This is because you’re not trying to create a waist, you already have one!

Skirts to the knee
To avoid cutting yourself off, skirts and dresses should hit at least mid thigh. Anything else shortens your proportions and you’ll look stocky instead of curvy. No!

A skirt to the knee, a la Halle’s, perfectly accentuates your curvaceous body.

Streamline your look
When possible, avoid breaking up your figure by wearing dresses or monotone outfits. Otherwise, you have to create the streamlined look such as adding a belt at the waist to tie the top and bottom pieces of your outfit together.

A wide leg easily balances out your straight frame to give you those elusive curves. With this volume you on bottom, you want a fitted top (possibly tucked in and with a belt!) or jacket.

V-necks
Show off your bountiful bust (subtly, of course) with a v-neck. They also elongate your look to make you look nice and slim and draws attention to your perfectly proportioned curves. Avoid turtlenecks as they close you off and make you look heavier than you are because of your Kate Winsletbust.

Another advantage to v-necks is that they highlight the collarbone, one of the most attractive feminine attributes. And everyone’s collarbone looks great, so it’s easy to show off and make yourself feel slim and sexy!

Flaunt your Assets
Wear clothes that fit! It sounds simple, but some women are afraid of their curves and the attention they bring. This is when you wear a tailored jacket or a shift dress that skims your body, while still showing off your curves … just not totally flaunting them. Now, when you really want to work it, something like this gorgeous LBD Kate Winslet is wearing is perfect for you. Just smile and say ‘thank you’ to every compliment you get!