https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:51:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1238075 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:53:39 +0000 catgirl 1238075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was from Anthro a while ago but there is a similar one at Nordstrom right now! Mine is tearing a bit and I'm actually considering replacing it.</p> <p><a href="http://m.nordstrom.com/Product/Details/3716023?origin=keywordsearch#" rel="nofollow">http://m.nordstrom.com/Product.....ordsearch#</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1238070 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:51:01 +0000 viva 1238070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sent her the Lands End dress link - thanks all. Una, I love that lace shift! If you ever find the link let me know. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1238068 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 20:50:38 +0000 dustt 1238068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>not a short IT but a tall IT and I've been eyeing this one for a summer day wedding we have coming up!!</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1005909&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=950800002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=950800002</a></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1238018 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:43:07 +0000 qfbrenda 1238018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm an IT and have one of those Landsend sheath dresses. I find it flattering and recommend it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1237858 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:19:14 +0000 catgirl 1237858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just to add, I can't do cap sleeves but strapless works really well as an IT.</p> <p>Here is me in the orange shift dress. Because I have no waist this surrender look is better for me and doesn't require shape wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1237851 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:10:31 +0000 Peri 1237851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be watching this closely...I think you've described me, except I'm taller. And I looked all spring for a dress and gave up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1237823 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:32:11 +0000 catgirl 1237823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shift dresses with a slight a line and no sleeves or well fitting shoulders. I will see if I can find a link of my favorite orange lace dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1237774 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:50:06 +0000 Glory 1237774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with April as well. A v neck is great but I think harder to find at the moment. I quite like the one Aquamarine posted - very tempting to order for a "just in case" dress and they come in petite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1237552 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:29:47 +0000 Aquamarine 1237552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with April's comments.</p> <p>Not sure her size/weight or budget, but have her check out the Lands End Ponte sheath for a flattering day dress that can be accessorized up or down: </p> <p><a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-sleeveless-ponte-sheath-dress-with-pockets/id_242219" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/produc...../id_242219</a>. </p> <p>The picture does not do it justice. As a busty 5'4" IT, I find it flattering, forgiving (love that Ponte fabric) and inexpensive, especially with their constant 30% off promotions. Your friend would probably need a petite. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1237526 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:46:23 +0000 April 1237526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a 5'2" IT as well, and have also been shopping for a dress for summer wedding. &nbsp;I wish I had more great suggestions to share. &nbsp;I kind of got stuck on that Helmut Lang one we were all drooling over &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/193332">http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/193332</a># but it's way more than I wanted to spend. &nbsp;Plus it's, you know, white, and I'm not the bride at this wedding.</p> <p>But here are some observations. &nbsp;</p> <p>1. &nbsp;Bustiness can create a box-like, old school maternity-wear&nbsp;shape when a dress is too straight or trapeze-y, so look for some waist definition. &nbsp;</p> <p>2. &nbsp;High necklines are overly enboobening, so look for a V. &nbsp;</p> <p>3. &nbsp;Avoid spaghetti straps and look for something with wide straps (if you're going sleeveless) or even a cap sleeve. &nbsp;I know Angie feels those are often unflattering, but if they're not unflattering on your arms, I find they compliment the IT shape fairly well. &nbsp;</p> <p>You're after something like this:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Helmut-Lang-Etch-Blue-Salt-Front-Tuck-Draped-Dress-310-NWT-0-/151275316850?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&amp;hash=item2338b62672">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Helmut.....75316850?p</a>&nbsp; or this <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/HELMUT-LANG-LIGHT-ROSEWOOD-PARTICLE-TEXTURED-SILK-DRESS-SZ-0-540-00-/131175091076?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&amp;hash=item1e8aa50b84">http://www.ebay.com/itm/HELMUT.....0-/1311750</a>&nbsp;rather than something like this:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Helmut-Lang-Sleeveless-Shroud-Draped-Dress-in-Garnet-Size-0-NWT-395-/371052203172?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&amp;hash=item56646f4ca4">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Helmut.....5-/3710522</a></p> <p>or this:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-390-Helmut-Lang-Green-Orbit-Cape-Sleeve-Dress-size-0-/121329928143?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&amp;hash=item1c3fd3c7cf">http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-39.....8143?pt=US</a></p> <p>I seem to be in a Helmut Lang box at the moment, but you get the idea. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/calling-all-its-casual-dress-suggestions-for-a-busty-short-52-it#post-1237518 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:32:22 +0000 viva 1237518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very dear friend needs a new dress for a wedding and is struggling to find options to flatter her figure. I am sending her Angie's guidelines for dressing an IT. I'd love to send her some suggestions for dresses. Any ideas out there? Think semi-casual day wedding, but she is definitely a dress girl. Thanks! </p>