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What to Wear to Enhance a Small Bust

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Learn how to dress to enhance the appearance of a small bust.

Everyone tells me I'm lucky to be blessed with such small breasts. Little do they realize, it's not that easy to figure out how to dress to maximize curves. I wear a 32AA bra, and I've had to learn from experience what to look for and what to avoid when shopping for clothes. Now I'd like to share my fashion tips with other small-busted women like me. If your bra cup size is AA or A, these bust-enhancement tricks will be especially helpful. You don't need a boob job to look gorgeous -- you just need to know what to wear!

What to Wear Underneath

Before you go any further, make sure you have the right bra.

Perhaps the most important item for every small-busted woman is a great bra. Whether you want to increase your bust size or just find a comfortable bra that fits well, you'll find what you need in my Itty Bitty Bra Guide or its sister page on padded push-up bras.
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Boost your bust with these visual enhancement tricks.

Look for dresses and tops that feature gathering, pleats, twists, knots, and/or ruching at the bodice. A style that works well on small-busted women can provide a visual boost as effective as a good push-up bra.

The dress shown here has a gathered bust with a twist in the middle. This kind of detailing gives the illusion of curves through texture and volume. Notice how the gathered folds in the fabric create the appearance of a fuller, rounder bustline.

Go for fitted styles with draped necklines.

Draping at the neckline of a top, sweater or dress can be a very flattering style for small-busted figures. Just make sure the bodice is fitted and that the neckline doesn't dip too low, otherwise you could end up showing too much when you lean forward!


I love simple, elegant drape neck styles. This casual top (above right) and satin evening dress (left) are both classic prototypes you can keep in mind when shopping for clothes to enhance a small bust.

As you can see, this dress is quite low-cut. However, it doesn't overwhelm the model's small figure; that's because the dress isn't too wide for her shoulders, and it's cut to fit close to the body through the bust and waist.

Flattering Dresses

For small-busted women and teens.

I don't often buy clothes on Amazon (except for bras), but the paisley dress below was a quick impulse buy. Imagine my surprise when I first tried it on -- no awkward gaps in the chest! Also, it's a good choice for small shoulders; I don't have to worry about the straps slipping. Not flashing the entire world = good.
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From flat to feminine: How to transform your bust

...just add ruffles!

Wear tops and dresses with ruffled necklines. A little ruffle can do wonders for a flat chest. My favorite way to wear bust-enhancing ruffles is on a scoop neck cotton eyelet blouse.

Try a pretty, feminine blouse like this one in white or cream -- light colors also help enhance a small bust, and you'll be able to wear a piece like this all year round. Just throw on a cropped jacket or cozy cardigan over it when the weather gets chilly.

The Summer Romance Blouse

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Style Tips for Petite Women

How to dress to flatter a small frame.

Ingwa Melero Sofia Dress in Jet BlackIf you are petite above the hips, wear shirts and blouses in petite or junior sizes. Look for tops and dresses that are fitted through the shoulders, waist and hips.

Note that both of the drape neck fashions shown above are fitted everywhere except at the neckline. Clothes that are cut too loose or boxy will swallow up your petite figure and hide what little curves you do have. For outerwear, petite figures look best in cropped jackets and belted coats that come in at the waist.

Still wondering what to wear? Questions are welcome.

Flat fashionistas, please note: don't miss the style gallery farther down.

If there's anything else you'd like to know about what to wear to enhance a small bust, feel free to enter your question in the comment box below. There's no need to register an account, but don't forget to bookmark this page so you'll be able to find my response. The itty bitty t-word committee appreciates your support, whether you're a member yourself or just a friendly ally of our cause. :)

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    Joanna Feb 15, 2012 @ 2:32 am | delete
    Have you found a clothing line or brand that makes clothes to flatter small busts?
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    Mujaffar Ali Jan 20, 2012 @ 6:58 am | delete
    hi
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    Mujaffar Ali Jan 20, 2012 @ 6:57 am | delete
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    Sammi Jan 14, 2012 @ 7:46 am | delete
    This question is for lingerie as well as bras, on a small breasted woman: What shape of bra will flatter my "flatter" chest? I can't think of anything less sexy than trying to be sexy 4 ur man with a bra or lingerie top that looks like u borrowed it from someone else! lol
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    Sammi Jan 14, 2012 @ 7:46 am | delete
    This question is for lingerie as well as bras, on a small breasted woman: What shape of bra will flatter my "flatter" chest? I can't think of anything less sexy than trying to be sexy 4 ur man with a bra or lingerie top that looks like u borrowed it from someone else! lol
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Fashions for the Flat and Fabulous

Gorgeous clothes to fit, flatter and enhance small breasts.

A tube dress can be a wonderful thing for the small-busted. You'll make voluptuous ladies jealous -- no way could they pull this off! By Linea O.

A tube dress can be a wonderful thing for the small-busted. You'll make voluptuous ladies jealous -- no way could they pull this off! By Linea O.

A tube dress can be a wonderful thing for the small-busted. You'll make voluptuous ladies jealous -- no way could they pull this off! By Linea O.
The Steph Sparkle Sequin dress in Champagne and Sherbert by Free People is a delicious way to give yourself a small waist, hourglass hips and shapely legs. Boobs... what are those?
Flutter sleeves are pretty and flattering on small shoulders... and I love the twisted knot at the center bust on this top. By Akiko.

Snag That Style

Shop for clothes to enhance your small bust.

See something here you like? Here's where you can get the fashions featured in the gallery above. Go ahead, give that sexy little bust of yours a gift... because small breasts are beautiful.
Repeat after me: I love my itty bitty rack, and I'm gonna dress it right.

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I'm Amanda Sage, author of the Itty Bitty Bra Guide for small-busted women like me. If you are a B cup or smaller, I'd love to feature your bra shopping... more »

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