How to dress for a big bust

The number one rule to remember when you have a large bust is never to hide it!Never hide a big bust in big shirts. If your bust is large, draping it in voluminous layers of fabric is not going to do you any favours, only making you appear larger that you are.

What at the time might feel like a clever disguise, is in fact drawing attention right to the area that you do not want it. You should be aiming for a 'trim silhouette' not a 'galleon in full sail'.

A well- made, properly fitted bra is never an extravagance, no matter how much it costs. Well-made underwear that gives you the support you need will minimise and shape the way nothing else can.

A body Mulberry Messenger Bags skimming silhouette is kinder than a baggy one. Mulberry Shoulder Bags If that leaves you feeling too exposed, top it with a looser layer, but leave the slim layer underneath visible. Try a fine knit Mulberry Bayswater Bags sweater under a jacket or a fine knit cardigan over a knitted dress.

Avoid high necklines at all costs. Always opt for V necks or a low round neck to balance your proportions.

Try this for downsizing:

A dark top (solid colours, not prints) worn with a lighter coloured bottom half will minimize a large bust.

Avoid dressing an ample bust in tunic tops: they will drop straight down from a full bust and make you look pregnant.

Slim your torso by experimenting with a tailored top and full trousers.

If you are slim below the waist, experiment with trousers or skirts in colours that are lighter or brighter than your top. A solid dark coloured top worn with a lighter bottom half is a great minimizing trick.