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172: Colour and Style Q&A: Options for jeans, comfortable clothes but still feel feminine and tips to flatter large bust

By Imogen Lamport January 8, 2021 Leave a comment

I love wearing jeans but my legs look skinny in jeans. Otherwise I have harmonious body a slight inverted triangle and proportional legs – what are my options?
I like comfortable clothes so tend to put on jeans/jeggings and plain V neck sweater, but really want to feel more feminine – I find skirts swivel around so I avoid them – but maybe you have a tip or two on this). Any pointers to help?
I have a 44DD bust I’m 172 tall . I’ve tended to hide my bust in flowing loose clothes . Tried a figure fitting dress and I was quite amazed . I do look busty but in proportion . Why is this?

How the Placement of Your Breasts Impacts What You Wear

Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport October 3, 2019 6 Comments

Could you do an article on how breast placement on our chests impacts our clothing. Some people have breast near their armpits, others near their elbow. They could be small, medium or large. Sharon According to my plastic surgeon (who did my breast reduction operation) the bust peak/nipple is supposed to sit at the mid-point…

8 Tips on What To Wear When You Have a Flat Chest

Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport August 7, 2019 8 Comments

If you’ve got a flat chest, either that’s just the way you are or you’ve had a mastectomy and decided against reconstruction, you’ll have discovered that most women’s clothes are made for boobs, so what are the styles of clothes you can look for that will enhance your figure? 1. Extra Fabric Volume Over the…

Breast Reduction Survery – 3 Month Update

Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport July 17, 2014 12 Comments

It’s now been 3 months since I had my breast reduction surgery and I wanted to give you a quick update on how I’m recovering. My breasts now feel pretty normal, for quite some time I could tell that there was healing going on inside, it’s only now when they get squashed that I feel…

She Science – My Sports Bra Buying Experience

Body Variations, Reviews, ShoppingBy Imogen Lamport July 7, 2014 Leave a comment

For a long time (well most of my life) I never ran. Well I couldn’t run without pain or holding my breasts and that’s exhausting, not being able to move your arms in the regular running pattern makes you tired way more quickly. After 30 years of searching, I finally found a sports bra that…

X Marks the Spot

Style TipsBy Imogen Lamport June 17, 2014 6 Comments

X Marks The Sweet Spot for Hems of All Kinds We all have sweet spots on our bodies that hems end and flatter us. Hems for sleeves, for tops and jackets, for coats, skirts, dresses and pants. Finding your sweet spot can take a little determination and trying different things out, but once you’ve figured…

What Shape Should My Sleeves Be?

Body ShapesBy Imogen Lamport June 16, 2014 8 Comments

Sleeves please – I’m a H/O shape, and always wonder if I should have my sleeves shortened as a full sleeve makes me look bigger. The shape of the sleeve that you wear can make you look larger or smaller, depending on where it ends (watch this video for tips on that topic) and also…

Breast Reduction Update – 6 Weeks Post Surgery

About Imogen, Body Image, Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport May 29, 2014 30 Comments

Hard to believe but I’m now 6 weeks post my reduction, and I’ve forgotten what it felt like to have larger breasts (my shoulders and back do still feel like there is less strain on them than there used to be). I’m now allowed to go back to higher impact exercise (though I haven’t run…

V is for V Neck

Style TipsBy Imogen Lamport May 20, 2014 21 Comments

There is not just one kind of V neck. There are narrow ones and wide ones, deep ones and shallow ones. Saying “wear a V neck” doesn’t really tell you that much about how flattering the V neck will be on you. Here is my quick guide to choosing the most flattering V neckline for…

Breast Reduction Update – 4 Weeks Post Surgery

Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport May 15, 2014 45 Comments

Warning: this post contains boobs and may not be work appropriate or if you have beliefs about modesty you may want to skip this post. Today marks my 4 weeks post breast reduction surgery. Yes, I’m still having some pain, tingling, burning, stabbing kinds of weird and uncomfortable sensations, but I do not regret the…

Breast Reduction Surgery Recovery Guide

Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport April 29, 2014 43 Comments

So I’m 12 days post operative and yesterday afternoon I saw my plastic surgeon for my first post operative appointment. I’m now back in a wire-free bra. At the moment because of swelling, I’m wearing a 14D (36D bra), I don’t want anything too tight around my rib cage, there are two long lines of…

So Long and Thanks for the Mammaries

About Imogen, Body Image, Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport April 19, 2014 27 Comments

I’m writing this sitting in my hospital bed, the night after my breast reduction surgery. I’m still mentally coming to terms with what I’ve done, after a lifetime of overly large breasts and in many ways my breasts have defined part of who I am (just as I was a brunette and am now a…

Why Having Big Breasts is Not So Fun

About Imogen, Body Image, Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport April 17, 2014 42 Comments

Today is the day, all going to plan, I’m having my breast reduction surgery. Many women find it a strange thing to do, and many women pay to have their breasts enlarged. Sure this is a first world problem, but I live in the first world. Since I was a teenager and my breasts rapidly…

Boobs as Big as Your Head

About Imogen, Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport April 13, 2014 42 Comments

There’s been a lot going on in my life this past week. Not only have I had the funeral of my wonderful sister-in-law who died recently of Ovarian Cancer (which kills one woman every 10 hours and researchers desperately need more funds, you can donate buy purchasing a dress from Verilyusing my affiliate links). I…

How to Wear Chiffon in the Daytime

Body Shapes, Body Variations, Fabric, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen Lamport March 5, 2014 10 Comments

Hi Imogen, I would really love you to cover how to wear chiffon as day wear. Being a large busted H shape means that empire line tends to be best on me, but how do I avoid looking like I am wearing evening wear? Most pieces I see for daytime are waisted skirts and blouses…

Reader Question: How to Wear a Blouse or Shirt with a Large Bust

Body Variations, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen Lamport October 24, 2013 10 Comments

The other day I received a question about wearing shirts and blouses if you have a large bust (and particularly if you don’t have a defined waist as well). Fortunately, there are manufacturers of shirts specifically for large busts – these include: Campbell and Kate Pepperberry Carissa Rose These are made to fit over…

Formal Wear for the Petite and Busty

Body Variations, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen Lamport August 1, 2013 8 Comments

Following on from the post on What to Wear when you’re Petite and Busty, here are some ideas on the formal end of the spectrum. From wedding dress to formal occasion styles. Should you be thinking about a cocktail type dress, just look for the same kinds of styles but that end just above the…

What to Wear – Petite and Busty

Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport July 31, 2013 20 Comments

The other day I received an email pleading with me to help with dressing the petite and busty figure. This body shape can easily look disproportionate and unbalanced as the scale of the bust is large, but the scale of the overall body is small and petite. Too much fabric will overwhelm you, keep garments…

The Scale of Necklaces Relating To Your Bust Size

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen Lamport April 3, 2013 7 Comments

What about bead or chain necklaces? Are they a no-no or can a busty gal get away with them too? I like pendants once in awhile but I have a lot of beads, pearls, and chain necklaces that I like to wrap around my neck once or twice. Thanks for the advice! The scale of…

We Interrupt this Program for an Important Message about Breasts

Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport September 19, 2012 7 Comments

I’m spend a lot of time thinking about breasts. Very little of that time is thinking about seeing a flash of royal breast as has been in our news these recent days (all that Duchess Catherine pap shots stuff is of no interest). But I spend time thinking about how to dress mine to look…

How to Dress When You Have Lost a Breast

Occasion Dressing, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen Lamport June 15, 2012 15 Comments

Today I want to share with you some guidance I received from Susan, who has lost a breast due to cancer and has shared her tips on how to disguise it (and other scarring which can happen with surgery). I’ve created some pictures to illustrate her advice. I am a great fan of your website…

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