Fashion Questions: Questions Having to do With Specific Figure Types.

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I have belly fat and need to find a collared top to wear with my jeans. Any suggestions would be appreciated . I especially like white shirt types.

A white cotton shirt (or any of your favorite color shirts) would be terrific with your jeans. Try wearing it without tucking it in so your middle area is not seen. Also you can wear a piece of jewelry around your neck or a scarf and cute earrings to call attention away from your middle area to your face area .

Stay away from knit shirts that reveal lumps around the waist.

Can a busty girl wear a strapless dress?

Looking your most attractive is accentuating the positive and taking the eye away from the negative.

Strapless style dresses are not the best choice for busty girls. However if you must wear one look for one that is high with no cleavage showing. Halter tops look better on chesty women with a good fitting halter bra.

You might want to wear some statement earrings. to draw attention to your facial area away from your bust.

I have a question regarding pencil skirts. I have a small gut and no butt! So when I try on pencil skirts, they flair out in the back like a teepee! I don't like "A" line skirts because they make my hips look too big. The one feature I love about me is my legs! I have great legs but no idea what type of skirt to wear!

Most of us have figure faults. You are not the only woman with something to make adjustments for. Different style skirts are popular at different times. You have to try a variety of styles on and look in the mirror to find a style that is most flattering on you. Pencil skirts are always popular and more attractive than loose fitting skirts. Since you don't find A line skirts flattering take the pencil skirt you are considering to a tailor and ask if it is possible to adjust the fit for your figure type. If not return the skirt it to the store before wearing it. (Also, the store may have an alteration department you can ask.)

A pencil skirt should fit in the waist and have a straight and narrow cut (slightly tapered) ending around the knee. It can fall just above or slightly below the knee and should have a snug fit but not too tight. It must fit so that you can sit, walk and move comfortably.

If the tailor can fit your skirt so it flatters your figure it will allow you to show off your great legs. If not stick with pants (jean styles come in a variety of fabrics) in a style that is most flattering on you and forget about wearing skirts. Always accentuate your positive points and wear only things that flatter your figure type.

Are long skirts still in style? My legs are not pretty and I don't look good in short skirts or even knee length skirts. Are black slacks ok to wear to dress up party?

I am 49 years old in pretty good shape but with a rather small bust. I am planning a seduction of my boyfriend when we go away this weekend. He knows about it and is very excited about it. I plan on going into the bar and 'picking him up'. I want to wear something sexy and revealing and since we will be among complete strangers I feel I can be a little bold. I was thinking of wearing something very low cut. I am just concerned about not having a large enough bust to carry it off. Do you have some suggestions?

First be sure you have a good bra that fits correctly. You can try a bra with a little padding or a molded style to enhance your bust.

Next choose tops with anything that draws attention to the bust and top area. These styles will make your bust appear larger. Good choices might be horizontal stripes, patterned tops or blouses. Ruffles around your neckline or around the bust area are feminine and will call attention to your top area.

      

A bright color top with a flattering neckline and a solid color pair of pants or skirt will do the trick. For example a V neck top with a necklace that hangs down in the V area will call attention to your bust area.

Tops of sensuous fabrics like satin, velvet, metallic or sequins will call attention to your top.  For instance a sequined tank top with a pencil skirt, black tights and pumps is very “sexy” looking. Add a piece of jewelry around your neck.

   

A top that has embroidery near the bust is an attention getter. Or choose a bright or lighter color top and darker bottom, For instance a beige, or white top with a black or navy bottom will draw attention to your bust area.

You  don't have to wear low cut tops to look sexy. Someything that fits well and flatters your figure type is very sexy! Try a few combinations on and decide which is most flattering on your figure type and then go for it!

This Skirt is
Too Short!
Not in good Taste.

Too much cleavge,
looks cheap!