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"They're up here!" How many times a day do you find yourself wanting to tell that to the guy who just can't seem to look you in the eyes? For those who want to draw attention away from your chest, there are ways to minimize the apparent size of your breasts.
Making Your Breasts Look Smaller
- Wear a V-neck with a neckline that stops just above where your cleavage starts.
- Choose simple tops without ruffles or layers that add volume to your chest.
- Distract from your breasts with wide horizontal stripes on a loose-fit shirt.
- Avoid low-cut tops that draw the eye to your cleavage.
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Have your bra fitted. Wearing a bra that fits is one of the easiest ways to improve your bust overall. Your bra cup should cover most of your breast and rest across the back in a straight line. The straps should not do the supporting; the band should support the majority of the weight. Go see a bra specialist to be fitted.
- Go to a store that offers bras in a wide range of sizes, specifically sizes beyond DD. This is extremely important when finding the right fitting bra for you. Many stores will try to sell you what they have, and a lot of department stores only have the common sizes, which don't fit every body type. [1] X Research source
- Don't stress over the fit of your bra. You might find out you're a 32E instead of 34DD. That's okay. A proper fitting bra is more important than the letter and number. A proper bra will make you look better, which can help boost your confidence.
- Keeping your breasts well supported and lifted helps give you the appearance of a waist by increasing the length of your torso.
- Have yourself fitted occasionally to make sure you're always fitted properly.
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Wear a minimizer bra instead. Minimizer bras redistribute your breast tissue, which helps it appear you've taken a couple inches off your bust line. The important thing about minimizer bras is that they don't flatten your breasts.
- Minimizer bras help clothes fit better while you still remain comfortable. They help button up blouses not gap open, and help reduce the size of your cleavage when wearing turtlenecks.
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Wear darker colors. Just like wearing solid dark colors will slim the look of your body, they will also minimize the impact of your breasts.
- A well-fitted black blazer is a great all-around business look. A black dress for evening wear slims you, accessorizes well, and is always in style.
- Go for a darker top with a bright skirt or pair of pants and eyecatching shoes.
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Wear the right top. The blouses and sweaters you wear can go a long way to minimizing your bust. No matter what style you choose, you want to think about avoiding any cut, color, or pattern that emphasizes the size of your breasts.
- Wear V-necks. Make sure the neckline stops right at your cleavage. Also try scoop necks, boat necks, or sweetheart necks. The key is to make sure the neckline doesn't plunge too deep. Deep cut necklines draw attention to your breasts. [2]
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Image Consultant & Style Advisor Expert Interview. 27 May 2021. - Don't wear anything with too many ruffles or flounces. [4]
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Instead, look for simple tops that won't add a lot of extra volume. [5]
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Image Consultant & Style Advisor Expert Interview. 27 May 2021. - Don't completely rule out horizontal stripes or boxy tops. Try a boxy top that hangs straight from your chest without ballooning. Wearing horizontal stripes in a looser fit will also detract some of the attention from your breasts. Try a cropped length to avoid a tented, baggy look. [6] X Research source
- Avoid low-cut tops. A low cut top will frame and maximize large breasts so that it's virtually impossible to keep eyes away from them.
- Wear V-necks. Make sure the neckline stops right at your cleavage. Also try scoop necks, boat necks, or sweetheart necks. The key is to make sure the neckline doesn't plunge too deep. Deep cut necklines draw attention to your breasts. [2]
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Choose the right fabric. Certain fabrics draw attention to your bust. Satin, velvet, and chunky knit fabrics can emphasize your bust. Stay clear of sequin tops and halter tops. Instead, wear terry cloth, cashmere, and cotton. [7] X Research source
- When wearing a t-shirt, go for a slouchy fabric like a thick cotton or terry cloth that will drape over your bust and not be too clingy. Wear loose, crew neck t-shirts tucked into the front of a short skirt or boyfriend jeans to avoid the unflattering tent problem while looking stylish at the same time. [8] X Research source
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Wear jackets and cardigans. Cardigans draw the eyes away from your breasts, and their long, straight lines minimize your curves. The layering also helps cover curves you may want to reduce. Wear blazers and jackets open. Don't worry about getting a size large enough for it to button or zip; get a fit for your arms, back, and shoulders that hangs open. [9] X Research source
- The layered look works well with larger breasts. The different sweaters or jackets cut the line of your outfit, taking the attention away from your bust. If your shirt is too low cut, try wearing a cami underneath. It's not only fashionable, but helps cover your cleavage.
- Find a jacket that has heavy, structured fabric that draws attention away from your breasts. Motorcycle jackets can work because of the layers of fabric over your chest along with the cropped length.
- If lapels on a blazer won't lie properly on your chest, go for a lapel-free style.
- When buying coats, go for a single-breasted style. [10] X Research source
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Avoid long necklaces. They draw the eye downward and to your chest. Instead, opt for no necklace or a choker. Another great style is large, statement necklaces. Go for necklaces with multiple pieces or strands of beads/gemstones. [11] X Research source
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Don't wear tight blouses. Popping buttons with gaping holes draw the eye right to your breasts. Tight patterned fabrics or tight t-shirts stretch over your breasts, usually distorting the patterns on the shirt. Go for fitted shirts, but not skin tight.
- Also avoid shirts too baggy. Shirts that are too loose can be unflattering. Go for shirts that are fitted to your shape.
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Wear scarves . Draping a scarf around your neck is not only stylish and warm, but can also help diminish the size of your breasts. Try pairing it with a jacket or cardigan or jersey knit t-shirt.
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Lose weight . Breasts are made of fat tissue. Following a plan to lose body weight overall can successfully reduce the fat tissue in your body, helping to reduce the size of your bust. Many women even see a lot of initial fat reduction in their breast area. [12] X Research source
- Adopt a cardio routine . Exercises like walking , cycling, or doing the elliptical machine are great for boosting metabolism and burning fat. Dancing, swimming, and kickboxing are other good cardio ideas. If it is comfortable to do so, try running and jogging . Just go for something that will get your heart rate up and get you moving.
- Shoot for a minimum of 45 minutes 5-6 days a week. [13] X Research source
- Make sure to wear a correctly fitted sports bra when doing cardio exercises to protect your breasts.
- If you follow a regular exercise and diet plan and don't lose any weight in your breasts, you might have dense tissue instead of fatty tissue. Dense breast tissue cannot be burned off through diet and exercise. [14] X Research source
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Eat a healthy, lower calorie diet. To help your weight loss and fat burning, make sure to eat a healthy, fat-burning diet . Foods good for burning fat are whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and lots of water. [15] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source
- Don't crash diet. Cutting calories too drastically slows metabolism, which can negatively impact your hard work. Shoot for at least 1200 calories a day, and remember to replenish your energy stores after working out.
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Do strength training exercises. Adding in muscle building exercises will help to tone and build chest muscles. These strength training exercises won't melt fat away in your chest area, but combined with cardio and a healthy eating plan, they will help you tone your chest area.
- Try the following exercises: push ups , pull-ups , dips , pectoral flies, bench press , and upright rows.
- Strengthening your chest, back, and shoulders can help you if you have upper back pain, neck pain, stress on your shoulders, or poor posture due to your breasts. [16] X Research source
- These exercises should be done 2-3 times a week. Start with 8-10 reps and increase from there. To tone, you want to use lighter weights and do a higher amount of repetitions. More weight with less reps will build bulkier muscle. [17] X Research source
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Bind your breasts . Binding your breasts is helpful if you need to limit their movement, are dressing as a man, or otherwise need to flatten your chest. Chest binders safely flatten your breasts and can be purchased online and at certain retailers.
- Never use ace bandages or duct tape to bind your breasts. They can cause serious side effects, like broken ribs and fluid build up. [18] X Research source
- Always wear a binder that fits you. Never buy a binder that is too small to try to flatten your breasts more. That can also lead to serious side effects.
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Get a breast reduction. Breast reduction surgery removes fat, tissue, and skin to reduce the size of breasts to a size more comfortable or aesthetically pleasing to the patient. [19] X Research source This procedure can be expensive and may be drastic for some women. If you are interested in breast reduction surgery, schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon.
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QuestionWhat clothes make your breasts look smaller?Jordan Stolch is an Image Strategist, Style Advisor, and the Founder of MiKADO - a concierge personal styling firm. With over a decade of experience, Jordan specializes in helping people eliminate the confusion and insecurities associated with how to dress in order to build a powerful image and use clothing to their strategic advantage. Jordan trains entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate executives in the foundations of "power dressing", from some of the country's preeminent companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, Universal Music Group, Starbucks, and Disney. She works with clients both in-person and virtually, teaching them how to take the confusion out of style so they can operate at a higher level. Jordan earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIDM).V-necks will be the best thing to make your bust size look smaller. Typically, what makes a bust size bigger is a very high neckline, so avoid turtlenecks and crew necks. Also, look for basic tops made with 1 layer of fabric, which won't add too much volume. If you want to add extra volume to your outfit, add it to the bottom half of your outfit to help offset the top.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I just started puberty and I would like my breasts to be smaller?Community AnswerLook into getting a compression-type sports bra to wear under your clothes. Be sure to wear slightly looser, more patterned shirts then you normally wear. Tight T-shirts or tanks will only emphasize your figure.
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QuestionWhy do girls criticize each other about breast size?Community AnswerBecause it's human nature to compare and compete, and teenagers especially have the tendency to be cruel about superficial, physical things. It's really quite sad.
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If you have large breasts and want to make them look smaller, wear solid, dark colors since these will make your whole body look slimmer. When choosing what kinds of shirts to wear, go for ones with scoop necks or boat necks rather than low-cut tops so you don't draw attention to your chest. Since certain clingy fabrics like satin and velvet can emphasize your bust, choose clothes made from slouchy fabrics like thick cotton or terry cloth. Another way you can cover up your curves is to wear a layered look with a jacket, cardigan, or scarf. If you want to physically reduce the size of your breasts, try exercising more to lose some body fat and make your chest smaller. For more tips, including what kind of bra to wear to make your breasts look smaller, read on!
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