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Step 1
Get measured for a bra at a department store or specialty lingerie store. Many women wear the wrong size without realizing it, and that can lead to sagging and bulging for those with large busts. A high quality underwire bra should raise your bust to about midway between the shoulder and the elbow.
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Step 2
Purchase a few jackets or cardigans that hit the hip line and skim the figure rather than cutting in at the waist. This will provide a visual illusion of a more balanced figure.
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Step 3
Avoid breast pockets or details around the chest area; they'll just call more attention to a large bust.
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Step 4
Choose bottoms that have a flared cut, like A-line skirts and flared pants. The volume on the bottom half of your body will give a figure more balance.
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Step 5
Avoid high necklines, which make the bust look more expansive. V-neck, scoop, wrap and sweetheart necklines break up the expanse of the chest.
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Step 6
Wear dark colors on top and light colors on the bottom. Shiny, bright or light colored fabric on top draws attention.
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Step 7
Select flat-front pants and skirts with a low rise. Pleats and gathers just add volume to the waist area, making you look more bulky.
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Step 8
Play up your legs with skirts that hit a few inches above the knee and high heeled shoes.
