9 style hacks for women with a heavy bust

Hello, my big-chested ladies, these simple style hacks will make its easier for you 🙂 

Today’s blog is dedicated to you solely. Here are my 9 style hacks for women with a heavy bust

First, let’s start with body type & measurement. 

1. This body variation is most common with Inverted Triangle body shape, Fuller hourglass body shape & Fuller rectangular body shape 
2. Traditionally / theoretically women with D cup and above with band size 36 and below fall under the heavy bust category. 
3. However do remember, the heavy bust is about your body type, weight & height. If you are a tall 5’11” with 36D, you are NOT heavy chested 

How can you check whether you have a heavy bust or not? 

1. You feel heavy on the upper body, and not just during exercise or menstrual cycles.  
2. Measure your bust (band & cup), and compare the measurements with your waist & hips. If the bust is the heaviest part of that measurements, the chances are you are heavy busted 
3. As I mentioned above, it is in comparison with your own body, so like how we measured bust and compared with waist & hips, your height, weight & bone structure also comes to play. For example – someone who is 4’9″ with a 36D bust size will be medium/large chested and someone who is 5’9″ with 36D bust size won’t be heavy chested. 

 

 

Now back to 9 style hacks for women with a heavy bust : 

1.Get the right fit of Bra

I cannot emphasis enough on this. Lingerie plays an important rule not just from the whole styling perspective but for your health and back. A bra that does not fit well or sit well on your bust will give you backaches and you will feel heavy by the end of the day. Get your self fitted every time you want to buy a bra and especially if you are trying a new brand. My favourite brands for lingerie that have great is Spanx (pillow cup style), Marks & Spencer, Third love.   

2. The style/type of Bra

I am adding so much importance on bras because they are a game-changer in your styling. Get the wider strap, full coverage seamless bras for your regular wear. Wired strapless – full coverage seamless bra for singlet or thin strap clothes. 

3. Open Necklines for the win

Avoid turtle necks, I am generally not someone who will say don’t wear, hence am not totally against turtle necklines. However, if you do wear turtle neckline, add a small layer of necklace that forms a V on the neck to give that illusion. Closed necklines tendency to add visual weight on the bust and which we want to avoid. Open necklines like a V neck or semi-open like a boat neck will work well. If you wear a button-up dress/top, keep the first 2-3 buttons open to create a V and show some neckline. 

4. Size of prints & patterns 

Wear prints that are small to medium size closely spaced around the bust area. Small to medium size to large size print won’t add the visual weight and great to take the emphasis away from the bust. Patterns like huge pockets around the bust area, slogan tees should be avoided, again for the same reason to not add visual weight or emphasis. Stay away from all elaborate detailing around your bust. 

5. Avoid Stiff/heavyweight fabrics

Avoid, Stiff fabrics like organza or heavyweight like brocade. They tend to make your bust look bigger and fuller due to the type of fabric. A fabric that flows over your upper body is ideal for you. 

6. Clever Alterations

I know it can get daunting to buy tops that fit your bust right but don’t look like gunny bags around your waist. For this, alteration is the key. Get the top/dress that fits well on your bust, something that you don’t have to squeeze yourself in :-). Go to a local tailor and get a nip/alteration done around your waist for that fit / curved look. 

7. Love wearing button-down but don’t know how? 

Button-down shirts/dresses can be a nightmare to buy. I would simply say avoid, buttons also add that visual element around the bust area and you don’t want that. However, if you have simply fallen in love with a button-down shirt/dress or if kits a necessity to wear, then buy a shirt/dress which has inner buttons along with outer buttons or get inner buttons stitched. Marks & spencer has some of the best fits for button-down shirts to avoid the gapping at the bust. 

8. Say NO to creating a high waist curve

This is probably the only rule that I will say NO. A high waisted skirt, pant or belt that is just under the bust or a dress tie-up just under the bust highlights and adds fullness to your bust. So wear medium waist skirt/pants and prefer a tie-up dress or belt just at the waist or tiny bit above the waist. Wrap dress/shift dress is a great investment in terms of style. I would suggest avoiding low waist as well unless you are tall.  

9. Create Length 

Create length with your styling. My biggest tip for someone with heavy bust is creating adding length by a waist curve and show some skin at the neck. Monochrome looks are a great way to add length. If you like wearing fitted pieces but conscious of the heavy bust, adding a layer with your fitted dress or separates will help you minimise the attention and add a colour or pattern to your style. 

I am sure these easy doable 9 style hacks will give you a headstart to styling your bigger bust. Enjoy ladies, fashion is to have fun not to create restrictions 🙂