A good friend of mine came to me recently and said, “Help…I can’t find anything to wear to work…I don’t like anything…nothing fits the way that I think it should.”

Make no mistake, it is harder to find that perfect top when you have to dress for your chest, but it definitely NOT impossible. Here are a few tips I’ve come across on how to find work-perfect, boob-minimizing attire.

Blouses:

• Best sleeve lengths: Cap Sleeves, 3/4 length sleeves, long sleeves.
• Best necklines: Scoop neck or V-neck. Skin exposure will break up the drama. Wrap tops/sweaters are also a good choice - they completely eliminate the uni-boob look.
• Best colors/Patterns: Solid and darker. Light colors emphasize a large chest.
• Best shape: Fitted (but not skin tight) - darts are your friend!
• Other do’s: Small lapels and collars.

Check out a few examples here:

Charter Club Cashmere Surplice V-neck Sweater in Tomato, www.macys.com, SALE! $89.99; Xhilaration Scoop Neck Tunic in Charcoal Heather, www.target.com, $12.99; YaYa Aflalo Clark sweater in Onyx Silver, www.shopbop.com, $345

And some great information on Don’ts:

Definite Don’ts

• Large prints
• Horizontal stripes
• Pockets anywhere near the chest area
• Big collars

Stay tuned for Parts 2 & 3 - jackets and dresses to come!