We’re starting the third month of my boudoir session tips and I’m having fun doing this! Don’t get me wrong – it’s a lot of work to write these blog posts, but I’m learning a lot myself. It’s a win-win for us all!
Today we’re talking about what to wear if you are small chested. I could only wish these tips pertained to me – isn’t that always the way it works – small breasts wish they were bigger; larger breasts wish they were smaller! What the conundrum.
Here are some ideas for those ladies with smaller chest.
Embellishments & Lace
Look for items with embellishments. It’s always nice to have the eye focus on a part of the lingerie. Look for lace lined items or even those items with a little sparkle on it. With the proper posing this will enhance your bust. This beautiful bra here is from Frederick’s of Hollywood. It’s gorgeous lace details can provide the illusion needed.
Demi Bras
Demi bras are great for small chests – they’re designed specifically for you in mind. These bras work very well for small chests because it’s designed to cover only half the breast. Some, but not all, demi bras even have nice padding built in so it gives you a little boost. My favorite site for bras for small bust is Lulalu.com. This is the Camille demi cup bra.
Corsets
Oh corsets! The love of my boudoir photography life. Corsets work for all body types – every single one. The reason they work well for small chests is that they cinch in at the waist and give you curves. Those curves enhance the appearance of your bust. The corset here is from AdoreMe.com. When shopping for corsets, you want one that will pull in your waist but make sure it’s not too tight so you can breathe! 🙂
Push-Up Bras
Yes, this is probably the most obvious choice when deciding what types of bras to purchase for your boudoir photo shoot. Push up bras do just exactly as they were designed to do – push everything up – even if you have just a little. Again, keep in mind some of my other tips – lace, embellishments, etc. This push-up bra is from Forever21.com. To answer your obvious question – yes, I search everywhere for lingerie selections – don’t limit yourself to just Victoria’s Secret.
Sheer Tops
One other thing I love to do with my smaller chested clients is add a sheer or lace overlay to their bras. While it can add some extra bulk to their outfits, it can really enhance the appearance of your breasts. I know this may be obvious but make sure you can see thru the tops that you choose and limit patterns – we have to be able to see the bra for these items to have the desired effect. This sheer top is from Nordstrom.
Blouses
Similar to sheer tops, think about blouses. While I was researching sheer tops, I found this beautiful blouse from ModCloth! Imagine this beautiful blouse with no bra underneath – just a gorgeous pair of panties! The lace detail around the trip would be an accentuation of your breasts!
When all else fails, get your gel inserts! Just make sure they don’t fall out during your photo shoot (Yes, it happens)!
Another online site to consider for your shopping needs:
http://www.megatmidnight.com/shop/
As always, posing & editing will be crucial to enhancing this area, if that’s what you desire. Please remember to talk to your boudoir photographer about your body and how much editing liberties we can take. This is one of the keys in ensuring a successful session!
At the end of the day, embrace what you have. Your body is amazingly beautiful in every way!
Any tips you have for the small chested ladies? Share below.
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