article_snippet.sent: The narrow skirt clings to my hips and legs, making me look taller and slimmer, and the bustline is quite high, hiding the cleavage which gives a nice demure look.
article_snippet.sent: What I really like is the scalloped edge of the dress against the bust and at the hem, which softens the silhouette.
article_snippet.sent: But while looking summery, the lace fabric actually gives quite a lot of secret support, boosted by the Chantelle strapless bra
article_snippet.sent: This might look lovely on a teenage girl, but on me — eek!
article_snippet.sent: The material is flimsy and there’s almost no structure, so my bust looks horribly saggy.
article_snippet.sent: And the full skirt makes me look as large around the bottom as I am on top — not a good look.
article_snippet.sent: The large, floral pattern that adorns this floaty maxi dress is the key to this floaty maxi dress flattering effect.
article_snippet.sent: this floaty maxi dress distracts the eye which instantly slims you.
article_snippet.sent: This clings well and gives me a neat waistline.
article_snippet.sent: The bandeau-style top is supportive of my bust while slimming The bandeau-style top down.
article_snippet.sent: Quite frankly, the skirt is far too short.
article_snippet.sent: I’d have given this floaty maxi dress full marks if this floaty maxi dress had been ten inches longer.
article_snippet.sent: This clever design has a double layer: the lining clings tightly, but the top layer skims over the chest for a classier silhouette.
article_snippet.sent: This sophisticated little summery frock has a sweetheart neckline, which curves down to show a bit of cleavage and then rises up to cover the breasts on either side, striking the perfect balance between flirtiness and discretion.
article_snippet.sent: As well as being flattering, the bodice is structured and well-made, minimising my bust and giving plenty of support where the bodice’s needed
article_snippet.sent: The clingy pencil skirt has the same miraculous effect, slimming down my bottom and hips, and falling flatteringly below the knee.