If you are more petite in the bust region, and would rather it was a little curvier, here are a few tips. Look for curved lines – as they say “round adds pounds” so if you want to make something bigger, put some curved lines on it (and of course if you don’t, keep the [...]
Body Shapes Explained – I shape (boyish)
How to Choose Flattering Underwear (Bras and Briefs)
Karen – Of a Certain Age – reminded me with her fantastic post, that your bra is your foundation, and clothing will only look great, if the foundations work for you (you don’t build a house on dodgy foundations, don’t wear clothes over dodgy undergarments). The correctly fitting and supportive bra will make you look [...]
Body Shapes Explained – A Shape (pear)
Now to the classic womanly shape of the A, which has the healthiest distribution of fat and the least likely to have heart disease (you lucky things!). The A shape woman has shoulders that are narrower than her hips/thighs, so you can check this by measuring both at their widest points and seeing if there [...]
How to Broaden Your Shoulders with a Jacket
If you want to make your hips look smaller, or have sloping shoulders that you’d like to broaden, why not try a jacket like this one from Bloomingdales, which has a wide collar, which helps to balance your body shape. Wearing a patterned jacket like this with a plain neutral bottom is also a great [...]













