https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:11:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-538398 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:34:43 +0000 ManidipaM 538398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure Angie will have you sorted in a jiffy. </p> <p>But meanwhile, busty petite chiming in to suggest shirts with a bit of stretch, with waist darts in front or with a princess seam, rather than the classic straight button-down. Also look for blouses with a pleat/gathers at the back of the waist or at the side, which make the bust area roomier without interrupting the smooth shirtfront. </p> <p>Good luck at the new workplace! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-538342 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:24:04 +0000 iheartfashion 538342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know, I'm a lawyer at a big city firm and I don't always tuck in shirts. In fact, I ONLY started tucking them in after I saw people doing it on YLF. And even then, it took me a while to prefer tucking. Wear what looks best for your body type that also looks professional. Professional does not have to mean tucking. Even with a suit. You can TOTALLY be work appropriate in untucked shirts.</p> <p>My body type is very different so I can't help on the other issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-536913 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51:18 +0000 DonnaF 536913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Vicki; I got a great Le Mystere bra (Dream Tisha) at NR, but judging from the Zappos reviews, I must have scored an old one. Really holds up the girls even more than any of my Wacoals, probably because it is oddly stiff like nothing I have ever seen and is molded. FWIW, I had bad luck on the only Natori bra I ever purchased; not enough support and back bulge. It was evident from the beginning so it was really my fault. I have also decided that I have graduated up to three back hooks and should stop trying on two hooked bras since the back fat effect only makes me feel depressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-536809 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:31:41 +0000 amyreh 536809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will you have to tuck all shirts in? Maybe you could do some kind of a shell with a blazer layered over? Or perhaps wrap dresses or sheath dresses would be an option? </p> <p>@Vicki, I highly recommend Chantel or Natori bras for support and comfort. I've tried a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-536621 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:26:54 +0000 Mochi 536621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm like your body type, except two inches taller and around a size 14. It's tough. Just offering my moral support. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-536586 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:09 +0000 Vicki 536586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't add anything here, but am interested in your post, Rute. Do you like Wacoal or any particular brand of bra that has good support? Also, do you prefer underwire or not? I ask, because I'm ready to do some bra shopping. HappyMe, I think Rute has given you some good advice with the addition of a jacket. Adding an elongated (tied this way) scarf may help, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-536479 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:58:46 +0000 rute 536479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a similar body type to mine! I'm 5'1, large bust and short waisted also!<br /> First invest in a very good bra to support and minimiza the bust, I tuck into skirts and trousers with no problem but a jacket with a nice fit always helps and alongates the figure! You can wear the jacket on the office! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tricky-body-type-at-work#post-536472 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:53:13 +0000 HappyMe 536472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie!</p> <p>I will be starting a legal internship very soon and am having issues on what to wear. Because of the nature of the job, I will have to dress conservative business casual, which seems easy enough, but my body type is giving me some trouble. I am petite (5 feet) but have a larger bust and have a smaller lower half. It is especially tricky because I have to tuck shirts in but this makes me look extremely boxy. Any tips? </p>