Dressing the Smaller Bosom

One of my favorite pastimes is watching classic films from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. It was an era of class, glamour, and sophistication uncompromised by botox, implants, and tummy tucks!

Don’t get me wrong. For those who have suffered a mastectomy from breast cancer or other illnesses, the implants help them regain their identity. For those with thyroid problems who cannot seem to balance their metabolism, the tummy tuck is quite literally a life-saver! I’m so thankful that these advancements are available in this regard.

It is the prevalence of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ beauty standard that I disagree with. It is the Hollywood starlets with their five and six plastic surgeries until they are all carbon copies of the biologically-deformed Barbie doll that concerns me.

Because just about every woman who can afford a breast implant thinks she needs it to be beautiful, I am concerned that we have lost real beauty and self-respect. What is so beautiful in classic films is the fact that the women are not cookie-cutter copies of each other!

Large and small, voluptuous and gamine, big boned and petite are all to be found amongst the Hollywood starlets of yesteryear. In fact, the 1950s boasted actresses who often wore size 14 to size 18 clothing.

For instance, Sophia Loren was no small woman, usually wearing a size 16—not to mention she was head and shoulders taller than most men! Audrey Hepburn, the one who popularized the little black dress and the trench coat, wore a size A bra!

The beauty is in individuality and dressing to flatter your figure! Plus, men find all different sizes and shapes of women attractive so…don’t think you have nothing to offer if you’re not a double D!!

Flattering Choices:

Wear cowl necks and scoop necked shirts or sweaters; they both give the illusion of width in the chest area.

Work on your posture.  To get the most out of what God gave you, work toward having a straight back and tight tummy!

Blousy tops that cinch in at the waist are very flattering as are boyfriend blazers and double-breasted jackets!

V-neck wrap dresses and shirts create the visual effect of cleavage.  Layering a lacy cami underneath is very attractive!


Less Flattering Choices:

Although it is completely your choice, I advise against wearing largely padded bras.  The man you marry needs to find you attractive for you--not be conflicted between the dressed you versus the undressed you!  Why make him desire a larger-chested you that you cannot be?  Don't even put his mind there!

Tight shirts can be detrimental if you are trying to appear curvaceous; wear fluffier tops that cinch in at the waist or jackets to give the illusion of shape.

Refrain from wearing full or a-line skirts, which will make you more bottom heavy.  A pencil skirt (long or knee-length) is not only balanced but very elegant!