Wearing a sweater with a big bust!

So, having a large bust and wearing a lot of sweaters, one thing I have to look out for is how the front of the sweater hangs. So, this sweater, when it’s untied hangs out about 5 inches away from my body. It doesn’t have structure that pulls it back towards my body after it cascades over my bust. Yeah, it looks dumb. Luckily it’s cut in such a way that you can tie it in front (technically, you’re supposed to also be able to wrap it around your waist and button it in the back, not happening here) and bring it back closer to your body.

DSC_0312One thing I look for in sweaters, is some structure. Sometimes it’s a band in the back at the waist that just gives it some shape. Sometimes it’s heavier, drapier fabric so it hangs closer to my body below my bust. Sometimes it’s a button or zipper. One thing I stay away from is the waistband at the bottom of the sweater that a lot of cardigans have. They drape above the waistband and poof out a bit, so it gives more volume to your torso. And when you have a big bust, even if you have a tiny waist and flat stomach, there is the potential to look heavier than you are if the fabric hangs unflatteringly. DSC_0382

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Nic and Zoe sweater here. Jjill indestructible skirt here. Jjill long sleeve shirt here and on sale!

And this is an example of wearing a similar color up top to balance out the shock of color of bare skin when wearing tall boots. Still too cold to go bare-legged here, so making do! Linking up with Shopping My Closet here!

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