How to Make Your Small Bust Fuller

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)

This is the shape of models, very slim, which many would call boyish. For many, you may wish to add some curve to your body, to make it look more feminine. To do this, think about adding detail where the feminine normally curves – so bust, waist, butt and thighs. Make sure your fabrics aren’t [...]

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 [...]