Would you like some tips on how to slim your upper body?
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dressing tips to create a slimmer upper body, so let's get started. The first tip and I think the
most important tip is to choose the right bra for you, and since everyone is different even
though you have a large bust, your large bust is different from someone else's, so it's important
that you try different bras that so you can find the one that suits you best. Usually when stores
offer bra sizing they're offering the size for their bras, so if you find a bra that you like
from that store that's great but you won't be able to take that size to a different brand.
And because everyone's different I think it's important that you find the bra that's best for
you. In general minimizer bras are best but not a bra that creates a larger look by separating the
breasts and making them look even bigger. Since i don't have a large bust I'm not an expert on how
it feels to have a large bust bu I am an expert on how to dress and how to use lines to conceal
so let's talk about that. Number two is to choose the best neckline and the best neckline if you
have a large bust is one that creates space. Those are usually square v-neck or a sweetheart shaped
neckline. The neckline should also be low enough to create enough space. A neckline like this one
even though square it is still kind of short so it won't create enough space. The thing is
everyone is different even though you have a large bust in common one person might have a long neck,
the other person might have a short neck, one person might have wide shoulders, other person
might have narrow shoulders and that all needs to be taken into consideration, but generally
speaking you need that larger space around your neckline. This also can be created with a deep
v neckline where you could use a camisole underneath your sweater or maybe a t-shirt.
Some other things you want to consider are the sleeves, puffy sleeves will make you look larger
so even though you have the square neckline a puffy sleeve will make you look larger, a large
print will make you look larger or horizontal prints will make you look larger. It's necessary
to keep all of those things in mind but generally speaking square necklines, open necklines.
Number three is tailored tops and shirts, if you have a large bust one of the problems is
getting a shirt that fits in the waist and in the bust. How you can overcome this is to buy a shirt
that's straight and then have darts sewn in and the darts will create that tailored look which
will make you look slimmer. Number four to create a slimmer looking upper body you'll want to create
a longer waistline this is great if you have a long waist but if your waist is shorter you'll
want to avoid high waisted pants or skirts, you'll also want to avoid wearing your belts too high,
so the best pants or jeans to wear will be medium rise. Just pay attention to whatever
you're wearing on the bottom as a skirt or a pant that isn't coming up too high
and creating a shorter looking waist. Number five, avoid square boxy styles.
What I've noticed is that women who have a large bust and sometimes a large tummy want to conceal
it by wearing big clothes and what happens is if you have a large bust your top will hang from the
bust straight down and you will create a larger looking boxy look, so even though those types of
tops are shown quite frequently in plus sizes as a way to conceal they actually make you look larger.
Look at this top that's long and straight and usually the type of top that women wear to hide
and now look at this top that's more form-fitting and see the difference? Just the material alone in
that top creates a larger look you don't even have to be large to look larger in that, so stay away
from any top that's large with a lot of material and that's designed to make you look smaller when
really it won't. So instead a more slimming look would be something that's tailored that comes in
close to your body that's not tight and maybe has buttons down the front that creates a long
vertical line. Number six choose dark colours dark colours recede and light colours
enhance. That doesn't mean wearing black. You can wear any colour such as purple wine
green just a dark version of it. The darker the colour you wear the smaller you will look. Number
seven, avoid tight tops tight dresses anything that's tight will make you look larger and will
make your upper body look larger. For more tips you can check out my other videos on how to look
slimmer thanks for watching and if you've enjoyed this video give a thumbs up and keep on styling.