As I aged I realized that the only cleavage I will ever have is toe cleavage. And I wear it proudly!

Even though I'm petite, I had always been curvy,, (size 5) even in my teen years. Went thru a very bad divorce, developed many health issues that forced me to quit sugar and comfort foods. Now I'm a thin petite. LOL size zero pants and x small tops, plus round backside is thin too. What I do is play up my small waist, rarely surrendering it to clothing. I understand how you feel, but your health is very important and eating sugar is just not healthy; many people can't lose weight because they have altered their metabolism from burning fat to sugar burning. Only way to correct that is to ditch the sugar and 'white' carbs to revamp the body back into fat burning mode. Congrats on beating the sugar addiction! High five! Plus....you may be a tad bummed over coming off your sugar 'high'' and comfort foods. That will pass, try magnesium foods to help=organic brown rice. :))))))

Congrats on your new and healthier body and lifestyle. Although it's an initial pain to feel like you have nothing to wear because you've shrunken out of your clothes - try to enjoy the new chapter and thank your body for being good to you. In time, add items that fit your new size. I love your shape and style. xo

I read somewhere that we lose weight from the top down but gain weight from the bottom up. Sound about right? It can take up to a couple of years for the weight to truly redistribute. As mentioned up-thread, you may have gone down a bra band size so would actually be a larger cup size . . .

Fruitful I have been meaning to reply ever since you posted (my internet cut off just after that and then I haven't had a free moment). Over the years on YLF I have often felt that you had the most the most understanding of my body issues - and I feel the way about yours!! We have so many similiarities as you may remember. I too barely fill out an A cup and yet have ample bottom and thighs.  Sometimes I am tired of dresses fitting everywhere but my bust where there is just unfilled space. And the more weight I lose the higher chance I will have a very bony chest.

Mind you, speaking of body comparisions, when you last posted about that spotty dress, I thought you looked so much better and feminine in it than I do  in a similar style - I even took a picture to show you but didn't get around to posting it- I'll see if I can find it. ETA. Pic 1

You have had some great advice so I'll only add one more from my experience - I feel more feminine when you can see the curve of my hips defined! Eta pic 2

From your description, we have similar body types. It's really easy to get attached to a particular ideal of how we should look in a particular garment. When I feel glum about my saddlebags poking through the long slinky striped pencil skirt I have--even though the French employee thought it looked fabulous! where is the French sartorial brutally??--I remind myself:
a) I am strong. With children, you are much stronger.
b) I am healthy.
c) My partner still thinks I look great naked.
d) I look the most proportionate without clothing. Without clothing, my saddlebags are less noticeable and look normal and natural. When I removed the skirt, the saddlebags didn't seem so large.

If it's any consolation, small busts have lower breast cancer risks and will not sag noticeably with age. My DD single best friend can't wait to have children, so that she can breastfeed and then have her breasts reduced and lifted.

Sending you good vibes and wishing you much success on your health journey.

Good work focusing on a healthier lifestyle! From personal experience I can say that until you reach whatever weight you and your body finds works best there will be awkward moments where your clothes don't support your new physique. That is normal. Try not to worry about what you are not, and focus on what is working for you. Oh, and don't be surprised as your clothes start to fit differently. You are lovely at any weight, but as your body adjusts downward in response to your healthier lifestyle, your existing clothes will fit differently. Try to be patient and loving with yourself and play with new styles that flatter your new physique while not committing to more fitted garments until you stabilize. Once you are in maintenance mode, go whole hog and find the clothes that work for you in your new-to-you body. What fun!!

So many helpful words here. I have to gather my thoughts to respond. I truly appreciate you. xx

Sending support to you, Fruitful. I'll second E's fitted top/sweater suggestion from my own experience.