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Dress for the chest: Holiday wear for the big busted

By Sharon Miki

e’re so close to the end of
academic stress (for this
semester at least) and as such

it’s time to put away any remnants of
comfy cozy “exam-week wear” and get
dressed up. If, like me, you’re chestically
well-endowed, you might feel a surge of
nerves at the prospect of squeezing your
frontal regions into one of the sparkling,
strapless holiday frocks taunting you
from store windows. Still, have no fear
large-chested ladies: if you know how to
shop with a bit of a strategy you and your
breasts will be perfectly pretty and on-
trend this holiday season.

One disclaimer: no matter what style
you choose, make sure you can wear a

bra. I’m not judging—I too have tried a
variety of contraptions to try to squeeze
myself into strapless or spaghetti-strapped
numbers. Inevitably though, you more
often then no end up with a weird bread-
loaf-like appendage under your chin and
will spend the night tugging and being
generally uncomfortable. Not worth it.
Here are some better options:

Fake the strapless look

Large-chested girls need support, but why
shouldn’t we be able to enjoy delicate
sweetheart necklines? This year there are
a variety of dresses with strapless-like
construction, but with sheer lace, mesh or
chiffon panels from chest-line to neckline.
Try a sleek sleeveless, sweetheart and
mesh number that lets you show off

your upper curves without being overly
exposed.

Full-Coverage LBD with a Twist
Everyone knows that a little black dress is
the go-to for any festive occasion. Yet, for
the bodacious not wanting to risk anything
too low cut, a plain black dress can verge
on boring. Consider a flattering, full-
coverage cocktail style with an unusual
detail for an easy yet chic look.

Go Short

Does your fantastic décolletage usually
get all the glory? Give your legs a change
to shine with a shorter hemline. There’s no
better time than the holidays to rock a bold
metallic look, and this year there are lots
of flattering boat and high necked dresses
with high hems.

If You’re Going to Show Them Off,

Display Them Properly

If you’ ve got it, flaunt it, just do it with
some subtlety so that you can post the
pictures on Facebook without worrying
about your boss stumbling upon anything
too risqué. Try a well-fit (nothing should
pop out or dig in) V-neck in a festive print
or sea-toned solid.

 

 

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