Petite & top heavy - Caryn Franklin's How to Look Good

Step OneCurved straplessperiod style straplessStandard strapless Scalloped strapless extra band around the bustStrapless bodicesThese often appear on specialoccasionwear and gowns aswell as corset style tops intheir own right. They areperfect for large shouldersand curvy arms as well asstandard and petite shapes.When properly boned aresensational for curvyvoluptuous busts. There willbe many variations but thesefive designs represent mostof the designs you willcome acrossCurved straplessA design like this creates a larger area atthe bust and because it does not followa horizontal line to mirror the shoulderline will not exaggerate square shoulders.Choose a style like this if you have asmall bust and square shoulders. Thecurved line will create a visual distractionfrom the shoulders that are angular, bonyand square. Avoid if you have small orsloping shoulders.Period Style straplessThis design has a gothic feel to it andoften appears in vampish colours eitheras cocktail gowns or corset tops.This shape will minimise the bust area.Standard straplessThis is a universally flattering shape withvertical seaming through the front of thebody. The vertical seeming will alwaysmake the waist appear more streamlined.Great for standard and narrow or slopedshoulders - the horizontal line willenhance the same line made by theshoulders.Scalloped straplessThis design suggests softness andfemininity. The scallop over the bust willcreate a minimising effect and will alsosoften the shoulders.Perfect for large or square shoulders.Extra bandacross the bustThis design adds volume at the bust aswell as width, making the waist looksmaller by comparison.This is one of the best ways to createmore width across the bust, making thebody seem wider and/or larger.Many bodices will have beading,sequins or other embellishment atthis point. This also does the job ofcreating volume.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good 23