Which top/short dress would be most flattering?

[Biddlybee]

No 1. It's quite revealing otherwise

Not a bad thing

 

[madzone]

Not a bad thing

You've met them - there needs to be a modicum of control

 

[Agent Sparrow]

I like the second one. In fact can you make me a top too? The first one would give you a killer cleavage though.

 

[cesare]

It's quite a thin cotton - I haven't checked the drape

Is it hand washable (thinking of the glitter here)?

With the second one, how does the cross over/fastening work? Cos you might be able to lengthen that band to tie behind and that'd make it much easier to put on/take off at festivals.

 

[Biddlybee]

You've met them - there needs to be a modicum of control

Decent bra you'll be fine

 

[madzone]

Is it hand washable (thinking of the glitter here)?

Oh, I don't know. I bought it a couple of years ago and it's just been sat in my studio. I'll probably find it's full of moth holes.

With the second one, how does the cross over/fastening work? Cos you might be able to lengthen that band to tie behind and that'd make it much easier to put on/take off at festivals.

I think it fastens with ties anyway

 

[madzone]

I like the second one. In fact can you make me a top too? The first one would give you a killer cleavage though.

I like the second on a lot as well but I think spangles has got a point about the pattern. I think I'll definitly make myself one or two of that one but in a smaller print and less in-your-face colour.

 

[5t3IIa]

normally the second one, but it won't look right with the pattern. so: the first.

do not opt for the last one - it will give you a huge monobosom.

edit - with some sort of camisole/vest under, obv.

Monobosom! Thank god for you.


I have no idea now

 

[madzone]

Decent bra you'll be fine

Yeah, maybe. It wouldn't hurt to wear a little lacy vest anyway

 

[trashpony]

Is it hand washable (thinking of the glitter here)?

With the second one, how does the cross over/fastening work? Cos you might be able to lengthen that band to tie behind and that'd make it much easier to put on/take off at festivals.

For easy access you mean?

I'd go for the 2nd one. Straight across tops look shit if your tits are above a 32AA

 

[madzone]

Mind you, first time I met trashy and spangles etc I was wearing a dress that went straight across - are you saying my tits looked shit??

 

[Detroit City]

No 3 View A...by far

 

[Agent Sparrow]

I'd go for the 2nd one. Straight across tops look shit if your tits are above a 32AA

Actually they're great for up to a B IMO, because they make you look like you actually have some breasts.

 

[Biddlybee]

I'd go for the 2nd one. Straight across tops look shit if your tits are above a 32AA

Mind you, first time I met trashy and spangles etc I was wearing a dress that went straight across - are you saying my tits looked shit??

I've got a dress that goes straight across. I ain't DD, but pretty sure it doesn't look shit

 

[cesare]

Oh, I don't know. I bought it a couple of years ago and it's just been sat in my studio. I'll probably find it's full of moth holes.

You might want to try snipping a bit off and testing it for washableness and glitterstayonness?

I think it fastens with ties anyway

Lots easier to put one of them on in a confined tent space

 

[Detroit City]

do you have a good body madz?

 

[Agent Sparrow]

I've got a dress that goes straight across. I ain't DD, but pretty sure it doesn't look shit

I don't think straight across tops make boobs look wrong in any way, they just make them look bigger. So it depends on what look you're trying to create really.

 

[madzone]

You might want to try snipping a bit off and testing it for washableness and glitterstayonness?

Good thinking batman

Lots easier to put one of them on in a confined tent space

I'll just get dressed outside

 

[madzone]

do you have a good body madz?

*snort*

 

[Biddlybee]

I don't think straight across tops make boobs look wrong in any way, they just make them look bigger. So it depends on what look you're trying to create really.

A bit bigger isn't a bad thing for me I guess

 

[trashpony]

Actually they're great for up to a B IMO, because they make you look like you actually have some breasts.

I've got a dress that goes straight across. I ain't DD, but pretty sure it doesn't look shit

What I mean is, as AS points out, that they make your tits look bigger. Which I really don't want to do. And I find there is never enough fabric so my tits squeeze out of the top in an unattractive elderly wench way. I mean looks shit on me

I don't remember what you were wearing when I met you madz I do remember that you had to do your boot up with a paper clip and that the dress you changed into to go the Albert was lovely. I don't think that had a straight top did it?

 

[cesare]

For easy access you mean?

I'd go for the 2nd one. Straight across tops look shit if your tits are above a 32AA

Yes!! Cos it works as a carryable (is that a word?) wrap then as well.

 

[madzone]

I don't remember what you were wearing when I met you madz I do remember that you had to do your boot up with a paper clip and that the dress you changed into to go the Albert was lovely. I don't think that had a straight top did it?

Yeah, it was straight across and strapless - it was black and grey polka dot chiffon. I wore it with boots and leggings and a little black cardi. How many Urban fashion rules did I manage to break in one night? I remember you all coo'd when you found out it was seven quid in New Look

 

[madzone]

Yes!! Cos it works as a carryable (is that a word?) wrap then as well.

What's a carryable wrap?

 

[spanglechick]

I don't think straight across tops make boobs look wrong in any way, they just make them look bigger. So it depends on what look you're trying to create really.

if your boobs are wider than your ribcage, a top like that in a non stretch fabric gives them nowhere to go than be squashed backwards. A deep vee or wrap neckline allows your boobs to push the neckline apart. hence monoboob/non monoboob.

if the fabric is stretchy/ gathered, it won't make this person with boobs wider than her ribcage shapeless, but it will make anyone's boobs look bigger. which is not always a bad thing.

 

[Clair De Lune]

I am shit at this stuff sorry but I wouldn't go for 3 as I don't find straight across tops flattering on myself.
I love the long dress in section 2, want!

 

[madzone]

if your boobs are wider than your ribcage, a top like that in a non stretch fabric gives them nowhere to go than be squashed backwards. A deep vee or wrap neckline allows your boobs to push the neckline apart. hence monoboob/non monoboob.

if the fabric is stretchy/ gathered, it won't make this person with boobs wider than her ribcage shapeless, but it will make anyone's boobs look bigger. which is not always a bad thing.

Ahhh, yeah, the two straight across, strapless dresses I have are gathered.

 

[trashpony]

Ahhh, yeah, the two straight across, strapless dresses I have are gathered.

Aha! You see. I have a square neckline dress which is gathered and is velvet and that is quite flattering. And stretchy is okay. Straight across and cotton looks hideous on me.

 

[Agent Sparrow]

if your boobs are wider than your ribcage, a top like that in a non stretch fabric gives them nowhere to go than be squashed backwards. A deep vee or wrap neckline allows your boobs to push the neckline apart. hence monoboob/non monoboob.

And if you're a B cup, it kind of squishes them over the top giving you cleavage in a period drama way, which I hold still isn't necessarily a bad thing if you're a B cup. Hell, it's the only way I can have a cleavage without "assistance" or standing with my arms crossed!

 

[cesare]

What's a carryable wrap?

Roll it up, carry it round and just put it on when it gets a bit cooler, or when you need a bit of extra light cover if the sun's hot and you start to burn.