There are some events in life that inevitably make us feel slightly ill-at-ease: job interviews; business meetings; lunch with the in-laws! It can be tempting to overdress and use our clothes as a form of battle armour. In our experience, this is a mistake. We only end up feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious, squirming around in a too-tight skirt or worrying about buttons popping open.
Susannah is a Vase body shape – she has big breasts, a small waist and a bit of a tummy. Here she talks us through how she chooses a dress that will allow her to feel confident and at ease in a nerve-wracking situation. “I always start with a pair of Magic Knickers and a supportive bra. This gives me the best possible foundation. To radiate confidence, I look for a dress that is a fabulous colour or has a striking print. For my body shape I want a low, scooped neckline that will help to elongate my neck and reduce the area of my bust without being too revealing, and some soft gathers that will disguise my tummy bulge. Above all the dress must be comfortable and allow me to move freely.”
Whenever you have a difficult appointment, plan your outfit and try it on the day before. That way you can show up for the business in hand rather than fretting about what you are wearing.
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Hi very sexy and Beautiful Susannah Constantine thank you i am such a Big fan of Her. do more of these please
Thanks guys! I bought a similar dress to the green dress… Only it has a shirt like neck and sleeves. I like it though, I think it looks good on me. Found magic knickers at m&s… Brilliant!!
Would like to know… I am about 25 kgs overweight and hAve very thin ankles. I have recently injured my knee v.badly, by wearing high heels. So what would my options be as far as foot wear for dresses go? Won’t be able to wear any kind of heels for a long time!!
Pls help.
Can you wear a low wedge, say one inch? This is much more supportive and stable than a heel. If so, that may be the way to go. If not, then smart slippers or dainty sandals with some decoration. x
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