.... and crew necks? SWORN ENEMIES. This lesson took forever for me to learn. It seemed counter-intuitive to wear something lower-cut if you've got big boobs you want to downplay a little - at least to make sure they are not the only thing people see! The tough thing about larger breast sizes is that when you wear top like a crew neck sweater or t-shirt, you don't get the impression of two separate boobs. Instead, because the material in the middle of your chest stays stretched across your nipples, you give the world the impression that you have one large uni-boob - which conspires to make you look heavier than you actually are. That's right - fatter PLUS a uni-boob. Crew necks are ubiquitous in our shopping malls and clothing catalogs. They are probably American's Favorite Neck. If you are a 32DD or another healthy boob size, you are going to want to steer clear of these at all costs.
The good news is that you can wear tops your smaller-busted friends can't (or at least, won't look as good in). V-necks are the go-to, because the V-shape creates a line that visually separates your breasts, but they are certainly not the only ones. Scoop necks and U-necks are great, as are (most) portrait collars. Cowl necks and turtlenecks are a wild card; I usually have to try them on and evaluate. You can also totally pull off a bustier (hello, Ren Faires!) Bateau, boatneck, and ballet necklines have all the negatives of a crew neck plus, without fail, your bra strap will either poke out of one side or the other. Strapless works (sweetheart is the most flattering). Tank tops are usually fine as long as the strap is wide enough to look proportionate. Skinny straps are the worst - the effect of very delicate straps next to big boobs makes everything look disproportionate. The tiny strap will look like it is bravely doing it's part to keep your boobs from falling to your knees, but could lose the battle at any moment.
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