We want to create a visual hourglass figure by balancing your chest to your hips. To do this go for tops that hit 2-3 inches below your hip bone. This will help elongate your torso. If you are petite in height you can go shorter.
In a professional environment, your goal may be to minimize your chest. It is easy to look work appropriate by considering your clothing's neckline. So stay away from plunging V's and tight Empire Waist Tops and dresses. However a Deep V can be made work appropriate by wearing a camisole for work, and removing it for an extremely sexy nighttime look.
Wearing something in a brighter color, or fun print on bottom will draw the eye downward. Pair your color bottoms with darker colors of top. This helps to visually create balance to your body.
- Empire waist tops and dresses will only make you look increasingly top heavy since they cinch right under your bust. ALWAYS avoid clothing with absolutely NO shape. It will drape straight down from your chest making the rest of you look equally as wide and boxy.
- Tops that have extra material around the bust line such as bows will only make you appear larger.
- Tops with a crew cut or collarless neckline can also make you look boxy on top. So make sure to pair this basic piece with a v neck, fitted cardigan.