Ask Style: How to Dress When You're Busty?
Thu., Jan. 28, 2010 6:00 PM PST by StyleSpy
I'm a large-chested woman. What should I wear? What shouldn't I wear?
—Carole, via the Ask Style inbox
You might be surprised. Your first instinct might be to cover your bust and minimize it with slimming black, the way Jessica Simpson did in a recent outing. She wore a turtleneck, an option that über-stylist Corinne Phipps says is an absolute no-no.
"The thing about busty women," says Phipps, who has a nationwide styling empire called Urban Darling, "is that the more you cover up your bust, the more you accentuate it, and the fatter you can look."
That isn't to say you should hit the town in a tank top and shelf bra, either. The key is the right neckline. Which is why when Kim Kardashian wore a high-necked black-lace look recently, it worked OK.
"She showed some of her neck," Phipps explains. "Plus, because it's a little more see-through, it gives the illusion of showing off more skin; the overall effect is that it doesn't make you look bigger."
When it comes to necklines, all of the following are acceptable: boatneck, V-neck, jewel neck. Not so good? Scoop necks. "I'm not a fan," Phipps said. "It imitates the shape of the breast, and you want something that doesn't."
In fact, the highest fashion choice for a busty woman right now? Asymmetrical cuts like the ones favored by Michelle Obama. "And also, believe it or not," Phipps says, "Halter tops. They show off the shoulders."
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Now loading...Gina Armstrong Fri, Jan 29, 2010, 3:49 PM
1. Why does this network have such raunchy commercials? My kids watch this network with me and I always have to change it when a commercial comes on.
lea hopkins Fri, Jan 29, 2010, 11:17 PM
2. I love to watch Supernanny. You have it advertised on your Style network everyday of the week except for one thing, it is NEVER on. There is always something else viewing. Isn't that classified as false advertisement? Could that be fraudulent? It makes me so mad because I want to watch Supernanny, I tape the program and them am dissapointed when something else has taped. It happens every time! Somehow I would like to get in touch with Jo Frost and tell her she is not on your network as stated. Supernanny is advertised in People magazine as viewed on your network. Now this IS false advertise- ment. I am going to write to People magazine and let them know what your network is doing and also Jo Frost if I don't see a change in the near future. Just put her on as listed or put her on when you are really going to play one of her programs otherwise take it off if your not going to play her program. It is just so frustrating when I go to watch one of her shows and she isn't even on.
marreen garrett Wed, Feb 3, 2010, 8:12 AM
3. i am heavy busted and i picked these babies up with weight but i love showing them off
Susan Sat, Feb 6, 2010, 9:09 AM
4. Neicy on Clean House needs to cover up her large breasts a little more. No one wants to see her breasts hanging out all the time. Her clothes are way too tight. Try dressing with a little more class.
paula Tue, Apr 13, 2010, 7:06 PM
5. Neicy is just fine in her outfits, nothing wrong with accentuating what you have. Confidence in your body is sexy and more women should be that way. Also, Neicy's wardrobe is characteristic of her and is one of her trademarks.