Breasts have been out of style for awhile now. They went out when the waif heroin chic look entered and 12-year old Ukrainian models became all the rage. Alas, with everything else in fashion the presence of body parts is cyclical and breasts (boobs, hooters, knockers, sweater puppies) are getting their day in the spotlight.
The Christina Hendricks Complex
The heated advocacy for more diverse figures on the runway and in advertising is what I’m aptly calling “The Christina Hendricks Complex.” Mad Men ushered in a new era (or just a rehashed era, but who’s keeping score) of 60s silhouettes with heavy emphasis on full bosoms, nipped-in waists and full hips. Marilyn Monroe would be so proud. Victoria Secret has a bra that amplifies your chest two sizes and after seasons of designing for smaller stature women, designers are coming on the runway to proclaim the era of the Bust Lust. The hills are alive with the mounds of music.
Bosom Buddies
Women everywhere are reclaiming their “right to a lil cleav” and I know what you’re thinking. But bust lust isn’t a hippie revival, let it all hang type of thing. It’s about celebrating the GOD given assets that have been bestowed upon you.
Wowzers! Salma, Scarlett, Kim and Christina all proudly showcase their womanly assets. There is a fine line between giving ample cleave in a fitted gown and wearing say a string bikini with double Gs. No shade Coco T, no shade.
5 Ways to Maximize your Mounds
Without making this sound like a Cosmo article here are some tips on working the tits trend
- Bras make all the difference: Good support means everything. There’s nothing worse than the double boob effect of a too small bra. Having the proper foundation pieces will make sure that when your girls are spilling over they won’t be spilling out.
- Chicken Cutlets anyone: Everyone isn’t born with a built in shelf. For my smaller chested ladies, pushup bras and the beloved chicken cutlet inserts will be your best friends.
- Save the A for another day: If you’re going to show a little T, there’s no need for the A. Pick one body part and stick with it.
- Retro Please: 1950s and 60s celebrated a woman’s figure and wiggle dresses have an emphasis on small waists, big breast and wide hips.
- Flaunt em and Forget em: Taking the twins out on the town can be a bit distracting but don’t let it worry you. Be confident, flaunt them and act like you’re wearing a nun’s habit. If you give them too much attention, so will everyone else.
Dress Them Puppies Up
Curves shouldn’t be a passing fad. If you have a voluptuous figure don’t be afraid to flaunt it. Pinup Girl Clothing has the works when it comes to boob flaunting styles from their Doris Top to their Retro dresses.
My sister just had hers surgically reduced – I should have showed her this post before she went under the knife!
Oh no! Hope your sister’s surgery went well.
A few of my girlfriends had reductions as well. If the “girls” are causing pain then I understand it, but if they’re just big I say flaunt them!
Aw you are sweet. It did, thanks! She really needed it – she’s a size zero, 5’4″ with some big ol’ Fs.
There is nothing quite like a great push up bra! But I must say that I’m loving the return of the cleavage trend, all sizes are beautiful and sexy so why not flaunt them?
I couldn’t agree more! If you’ve got it flaunt it!
Very cute post! For someone who didn’t grow “ladies” until much later in life, its been hard finding clothing that fits my tiny frame, yet ample chest. I’m actually looking forward to digging out my old vintage dresses and pulling out the seams so they can be worn the way they should have been originally! Kinda drooling over that pretty black number with spots… gotta check it out!
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Suzanne
Suzanne, I will need to see those dresses when you’re done with them!
Haha- I agree boobs are definitely coming back in, even with designers. I mean look at the Louis Vuitton Fall ready to wear collection, there were boobs everywhere!
The Vuitton show was my inspiration for this post!
Thanks for the comment Halima!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! Not that I’m all well-endowed and thangs, but it’s good to see that the uber-feminine figure is being celebrated. I don’t like the floral prints too much, but I can prop my jubbs up instead. =D
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