Flattering tops for small chests?

[miserylovescompany]

Alright, after trying on numerous XS tops at a few different stores...I feel like we need a thread devoted to the girls with teensy-weensies. Now...I may not be the thinnest girl ever, but my chest seems to think I am! Where do the flattest of the flat go for flattering (not more flattening ) tops?







Emi

 

[dsq]

some flat girls are pretty sexy imo
i think you should have confidence in your body otherwise, nothing you wear will seem to flatter your body

 

[PrincessImp.]

I think flat girls can wear low-cut tops the BEST. Well-endowed girls would just look weird in it.

Hmm I guess small chested girls should just try tops with ruffles..sequin details or anything with embellishment on the chest area...

 

[hot stuff]

I have small breasts and wear t-shirt tops, vesty tops, boob tubes whatever, if you think your top would look better with bigger breasts then wear a padded bra. It's all about your posture. Don't worry about your breasts, wear what you like and don't make excuses for it.

 

[adorevintage]

I'm a 32A and proud :-) Tops that are breezy, a bit loose, lowcut, heavily detailed, strappy all look good on girls with small chests.

There are some shirts I wish I had better breasts for like V-Neck sweaters, tank tops, corset styled tops, strapless tops, but luckily Victoria's Secret can miraculously grow temporary breasts via "hi-tech padding!!!"

all from Anthropologie

 

[Fruchtzwerg]

the lilac top is gorgeous ! :-)

 

[utopia]

ah I have a top that is pretty much identical to the purple empire waisted top, posted last on the right, adorevintage - so cute and very flattering.

 

[eleganza]

What tops for small bust?

A question to all the girls!! Have any of you found nice style/cut tops for the smaller figure? I don't like wearing padded bras a lot, but prefer to find well cut tops that enhance a smaller bust to give a better shape.
There are a few styles I have found, but if any of you have got some suggestions I would be pleased to get some ideas.(Some pics for inspiration would also be good!!).

I would like to find a nice shirt, but don't want to end up looking like a boys shape. Also what cut necklines are flattering?

Looking forward to some of your ideas!!! Thanks!!

 

[Amerie]

Hi eleganza
I'm an A cup and I have to admit I'm addicted to padded bras, well, gel bras anyway, because clothes just don't seem to hang right when you're a bit small up front

But...the best tops I've found for my shape are V necks and wrap tops....how about a nice wrap around shirt that crosses over at the front?

I also try and buy tightish fitting tops, because they accentuate your shape more, baggy things will totally hide any cleavage you might have.

Hope that helps a bit

 

[katebug]

we can get away with tops like this...

 

[katebug]

and get away with stripes!

 

[LoveMyBoots]

^definitely stripes and v-necks, they certainly enhanced mine.

I brought a v-neck navy and white striped top the other day and was amazed to see how much bigger they looked.

 

[katebug]

ooh good tip!

 

[sasscam]

Anything ribbed makes a small bust look a little bigger

 

[tpilot6]

any ideas for feme boys?

 

[Amerie]

Good tips!
And details around the bust, ruffles, bows, ruching etc

 

[eleganza]

Thanks for your suggestions. I really like the style of the grey wrapover top.
A couple of good tops I have found is a Miss 60 top that is patterned and has a ruffle across the bust(so ruffles work!!!). I have a scoop neck, tight fitting Diesel t shirt, if worn with a t shirt bra emphasises my shape.

Halter neck styles are more difficult. I found a stripe one that works well(so striped or ribbed tops are good), but sometimes halter necks just hang there and do nothing for me!!! I guess if I bought a well cut designer piece I may have more joy!!

 

[Trista]

You are luckier because you can wear more things without looking bad. There are camisoles out there that not only have shelf bras but they also are padded for a little extra "oomph" up top.

 

[indie_fairy]

I used to be really insecure of my bust aswell but then I realised that I can wear a lot more adventurous and more "fashion-forward" items than some of my friends! Also, look at models' street styles for inspiration

 

[crankypants]

Good tips!
And details around the bust, ruffles, bows, ruching etc

Yes. A la Scarlett O' Hara, who was never one of the girls who had to sew row upon row of ruffles around her bust.