BODY CONFIDENCE WEEK: Dressing Your Boobies

Holly Willougby
is famed for her cleavage.

No matter if your pear shaped or topheavy, curvy or athletic, you will definitely have boobs. Big or small, there is definitely advantages of both, and the main tip is to make the most of what you've got. If you've got smaller boobs you don't have to wear a bra, which is a lot less hassle. If you've got bigger boobs you don't need to splash out on uplift bra.
Here are tips on how best your work your cleavage, whether it be ample or minimal.

1. Choose the right bra

Lea Michele loves to make the most
of her smaller chest.

People say push up bras are full of false promises. True or false? Honestly, it's true. But who even cares? One of the benefits of being small-chested is your perkiness, so why not make the most of it?
Remember, too large a push of bra if you are already large chested can look a little too 'much', but there's nothing wrong for a bit of padding even for the largest of breasts; it gives extra support and gives the lift and shape that you need.
The push up bra is a wonderful invention. It makes girls feel confident, it gives a boost of sex appeal and it ca n make you feel for feminine.
However, going braless and working smaller boobs often looks very classy and modelesque, and you know that accepting that you're never going to be the most large-chested woman in the world really is true confidence.
Of course, there is minimisers available for girls with large chests, but they are far more uncomfortable that push up bras, so why where them?

2. Going backless

Backless dresses are perfect for slim girls like Kate and Keira.

One of the best things about smaller boobs? You don't need a bra. One of the best things about not needing a bra? It makes wearing backless dresses a hell of a lot easier. As well, if you are one of the leaner girls with smaller breasts, you're also likely to a nice, toned back which is great to show off.
However, don't think that just because you're large chested you can't wear a backless dress. Sure, it might be harder, but there are plenty of strapless, backless bras  that you could definitely work instead. Depending on your size, you will have to work to find the right bra, but you will find it eventually, and then you can feel free to work as many backless or strapless dresses in the world.

3. Plunging necklines

Go demure like Kristen, not tight like Katy.

The plunging neckline is ideal for showing off your boobies, be they big or small. However, if you are brave enough to work this type of neckline, you have to approach it with caution, particularly if you are large-breasted.

For small-breasted girls, if you are painfully insecure about your size, this could either be therapeutic or painfully terrifying, or both. However, a plunging neckline says 'I know my boobs are small, but they look amazing.' And it's true, they will. Plunging necklines tend to look better and more fashion on smaller chested girls, so roll with it.

As for larger chested girls, plunging necklines can be very sexy or look very tacky. It's about how you draw the line. Do it like Holly in the picture at the top of this page. She's at the Brit Awards 2012, and although she showed a lot of cleavage, her dress was vintage and looked very classy. It's also not a good idea to fake tan. Go it pale, unless your skin is naturally olive, and then it will look real and genuine. It is also a no no to push your boobs together with tight clothing - that's not a good image to pull off. Take a look at Katy. You don't want the 'Bimbo' look.

4. A note on 'Tit Tape'

Large chested Demi Lovato keeps her look classy, while
Eva gives her boobies a boost.

In relation to plunging necklines, Jennifer Lopez was one of the first celebrities to confess to using boob tape during her infamous 2000 Grammy Award appearance. A lot of people dismiss boob tape as an urban myth, but many celebrities swear by it. There are two ways to use tip tape: more larger breasted girls, you'll need to use tougher tape for keep your breasts upright and perky, or it could have the same effect as minimisers (although I don't see why you'd want that). Most importantly, bigger breasts will have more movement in them, and are therefore more likely to pop out, so body tape is the best way to keep your dress in place.

As for small breasted girls, it is a well known fact that you can not wear a bra with a plunging neckline, and without the ability to wear a push up bra, boob tape is a small girls' best friend. Take a leaf out of Eva's book.

5. Side boob

Supermodel Miranda Kerr looks stunning
with side boob while Lindsay look a little saggy.

If you lack in the cleavage department, a super sexy way to show off your breasts is side boob, which was practically invented for girls with smaller breasts, which is bad news for large breasts girls.

If you have been blessed with large boobs, there aren't many ways to show side boob. No matter how perky your large boobs are, if they are natural, a side boob will be very unflattering, so try to work what God gave you: super sexy cleavage from the front.

If you are desperate to show some side boob, you will have to copy Kim Kardashian here: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcThDNRVDAv8lEIvdk-cKWlAttZawhvGjyWXhXPDLsSHloj_aHz5vw

Go for a side-boob revealing top, buy one with a structured bodice for support (see Katy Perry in her metal bodice in the 'E.T video. Super hot). 

6. Ruffles

Ashley Greene and Christina Hendricks both look
ravishing in ruffles.

Ruffles are amazing for all boob sizes. A ruffle-collar blouse brings attention to your cleavage, whether it be big or small, and ruffles minus cleavage are genius, in that they both boost small boobs and hide big boobs. How? All the ruffles are super-feminine, as well as dominating, so you will look ladylike and fashionable, whilst making it impossible to tell exactly how large or small your boobs are. Hey, if Christina Hendricks can hide her boobs with ruffles, anyone can.

Athletic Megan Fox and hourglass
Kelly Brook both work a corseted bodice.

7.  Corseted Dresses

No, I don't mean dominatrix, lingerie-style corsets. 'Corseted' is the term used, but sex kitten is not the objective. Quite the opposite. By 'corseted' I just mean a structured bodice, with a built in bra and straps. This boosts small boobs and offers support to big ones, as well as subtly creating a perfect hourglass figure.

8. Sweetheart Necklines

Taylor and Khloe both rock a sweetheart neckline, despite
differing in cup size.

Of course, a sweetheart neckline for a large chested girl is like presents at Christmas. Large busted girls should have at least one, or, ideally they'll have many. Sweetheart necklines show off your chest without looking slutty, but you need to make sure that the back is high up enough that you can wear a strapless bra for support, or that the cups are designed with support in mind.

But don't worry, athletic and pear-shaped girls, you can wear sweetheart necklines too. You can wear strapless push up bras, stick on bras, or go without the boob boost, because sweetheart necklines with less obvious cleavage can look endearing and demure.If you want to go braless, but want a boob boost, go for a halter neck for more push appeal and it helps to show off your slim shoulders. Tailoring at the waist can also help to create an hourglass figure, much like a corseted dress.

Small girls like Nicole can work any high neck, whilst large
girls should take a leaf out of Lauren's book.

9. High necklines

High necklines for small chested girls mean disguising a lack of obvious cleavage and making your boobs look noticeably larger.

On the other hand, many people say that high necklines for large-busted girls make their boobs look to large and cartoon like. This is a myth. You can be ladylike and still have large boobs, the main trick is a fifies housewife style dress, which means a high neckline, sleeveless with a full skirt and high waist. This will lift your breasts to make them perkier and bring attention to your waist.

10. Bralets

Katy and Selena show how it's done.

Both big and small boobs will look good in a bralet, it's just the the style of bralet you need to wear will vary slightly.

At the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2012, small chested Selena Gomez and large chested Katy Perry both demonstrated how girls similar to them can work a bralet.

The tick is to be pretty, not pornstar. This is why the classic style of bralet, that looks like a slightly expanded bra will work for smaller chested girls like Selena. Large chested girls should be a bit more cautious, but Katy demonstrates perfectly how they can work a bralet; a bit more coverage, a bit more support and a bit more like a sports bra. Large chested girls can also wear bralets like Selenas, but you will need more support and a bit more of a gap between the cups, so it works like a minimiser.

11. And no matter what the size...

Body shimmer is essential. Try some with a hint of gold, but never too glittery. You could either put a light dusting of powder on your decolletage, or rub in some body lotion. It draws attention to your bust and gives you instantly sexy cleavage. Personally, I swear by Twilight Eclipse Bella Scented Body Mist. It has a hint of shimmer, is slightly gold tinted which is great for my tan skin, and it smells slightly of coconut.

Your Breast Essentials Kit

1. V Neck Long Sleeve Plain Jumper - £14.00 - M&S

2. Lust have - Ruffle Blouse - £294.00 - Ralph Lauren at Farfetch.com

3. Wonderbra Full Effect Bra - £29.00 - (boosts you two cup sizes)

4. 75ml Twilight Eclipse Bella Scented Body Mist - £7.04 - Amazon.co.uk

5. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body Set - £71.00

6. Eyelure Body Tape - £4.90 - Boots

7. Enhancing Silicon Stick On Bra - £9.99 - Stickonbra.co.uk

8. Animal Print Dress - £18.00 - Kelly Brook for New Look

9. Lace Ruffle Playsuit - £29.00 - Lipsy