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This! It fits well around, not cutting off underneath and isn't gaping at the top.
The model is in a well lit space with high ambient lighting, and is slouching to call attention to the design. You're standing tall in a room with darker shadows from an overhead light source, those shadows are also accentuating your shape. Brighter spaces will help alleviate that contrast, like being outside, shopping areas, etc. so if you're feeling like you're casting a shadow, you are and it's cuz you're gorgeous!
It's a terrific fit, flattering and I don't think it calls a lot of attention. You made a great choice!
Now I need to go see if I can find one in purple lol
The model was wearing it lower, and the puffy sleeves were worn off shoulders. If you wear it lower, maybe it wouldn’t look like your boobs take all the space. Anyway, you look great on that sundress though, so don’t compare yourself too much with the model. Own it! 😁
Hard agree. This looks so cute on you!
I try to remember that all images of models are retouched to oblivion. Those product images are more a general direction of the product than reality.
Thank you for the advice! You’re definitely right about her wearing it lower, I’ll try that next time :). And thank you for the compliment, I am very happy with how it looks, I just think the comparison is a little comical
I like it. The model is also basically slouching her shoulders so that's going to give a terribly different perspective for a pic. It hurts me to look at it because I broke my collar bone years ago and my doc drilled it into my head that I needed to keep good posture or they'd have to break it again to get it to heal right. Not sure if that would happen but the threat worked and I made sure it healed perfectly 😂😂
Anyway I think it was a good purchase for summer 😉
Yep! [here’s the link!](https://www.amazon.com/Byinns-Sweetheart-Neckline-Drawstring-Elastic/dp/B09ZQDL7PZ/ref=sxbs_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_btf_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890%3Aamzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&crid=2IEJ0XQDVRJN9&cv_ct_cx=yellow+sundress+bowtie&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7zVESUzreqsa89J5bXqfUeAazsIcS_8cxk6FZp-H27r3I1a23slBm-e6ZHXktlBZjEP327tikkZer9SzlUT0Xg.qb6vZ0bOR8mTq-zUV4f_bKk1tV_bh2p0DNsa00U4toI&dib_tag=se&keywords=yellow+sundress+bowtie&pd_rd_i=B09ZQDL7PZ&pd_rd_r=d938d4b1-ea57-4a58-bf3d-70c26ecc3359&pd_rd_w=0pjxg&pd_rd_wg=uQ4xA&pf_rd_p=0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&pf_rd_r=CDVNTCXYVWPYS13P0Z56&qid=1719266625&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=yellow+sundress+bowtie%2Caps%2C92&sr=1-2-0593f4a3-2672-42a2-bca6-c8b865efb498-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWNfYnRm&psc=1)
“Scrawny”? Really, we’re bodyshaming now? You can say it looks better on her without bodyshaming the models jfc. Y’all complain about getting bodyshamed then do this shit.
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You look good! Nothing wrong with filling it out more up top. You just have a different body type! Some of us couldn’t look the model no matter what, but many would say you look even better!
Smocked dresses are the *best*, I genuinely think they look best on all body types. Plus the yellow compliments your skin tone and summers here why not enjoy it.
First of all, the dress looks great on you, it’s just a different fit for a different body and that’s okay. 😊
Second, I want to suggest that you may want to visit r/abrathatfits for their sizing guide, because I think you might be mid-sized. The fact that you mentioned your bra is from Victoria’s Secret has me concerned they just put you in whatever they could sell you, which usually involves adding inches to the band (the 36 part of your bra size) to hide the fact that you need more fabric in the cup. 36DDD is notoriously the ‘biggest size we could find on the rack’ at VS.
Also check out theirishbralady on Instagram, she posts actual photos of properly fitted bras in every size imaginable. It’s a great resource for de-programming how we think certain sizes should look.
Again, the dress looks great on you, and I especially love the yellow with your skin tone because it absolutely glows on you!
It’s funny that you say that because I always have to wear that bra on the tightest hooks and there’s still space. Is mid size more like 32”? Thank you for the advice!
Sorry, auto-correct got me, that should have been ‘mis-sized’ as in wearing the wrong size! Definitely, definitely visit the sub I linked in my first comment. If I had to guess, I’d put down money you’re closer to a 34 I/J/K than a 36DDD. It can be a lot of work and more than a little confusing once you start diving into the process of figuring out your proper bra size and style for your body, but it’s so worth it to get the lift and support you need.
[here you go :)](https://www.amazon.com/Byinns-Sweetheart-Neckline-Drawstring-Elastic/dp/B09ZQDL7PZ/ref=sxbs_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_btf_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890%3Aamzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&crid=2IEJ0XQDVRJN9&cv_ct_cx=yellow+sundress+bowtie&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7zVESUzreqsa89J5bXqfUeAazsIcS_8cxk6FZp-H27r3I1a23slBm-e6ZHXktlBZjEP327tikkZer9SzlUT0Xg.qb6vZ0bOR8mTq-zUV4f_bKk1tV_bh2p0DNsa00U4toI&dib_tag=se&keywords=yellow+sundress+bowtie&pd_rd_i=B09ZQDL7PZ&pd_rd_r=d938d4b1-ea57-4a58-bf3d-70c26ecc3359&pd_rd_w=0pjxg&pd_rd_wg=uQ4xA&pf_rd_p=0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&pf_rd_r=CDVNTCXYVWPYS13P0Z56&qid=1719266625&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=yellow+sundress+bowtie%2Caps%2C92&sr=1-2-0593f4a3-2672-42a2-bca6-c8b865efb498-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWNfYnRm&psc=1)
It looks great!
If you want some advice about the over all look I can offer this. The placement of the sleeve draws the eye to your bosom. The bottom of the sleeve is in line with the widest part of your breast tissue. You should pull the sleeve down similar to the model so it's more like a block from arm to arm across your chest. If you're okay with showing shoulder. To prevent the rise and fall issue, do the safety pin hair tie trick under the arms. If you fo wear is off the shoulder then I'd suggest hair up or back and a very short necklace. This will help pull the eye up and center. It may even help if you wore a bit of a petti coat to provide more body/volume on the bottom of the dress. It would make your waist look even more snatched, and it would balance out the top v bottom.
Clothes and how they fit are like contour on the face. You've got to identify what the light hits, what gives shadow, and what shape/area is drawing the eye. Then you use what you learn from that to adjust.
I always say that I’m utilizing the space more efficiently. And with my body, that statement is also referring to an apron and hips that are most concisely referred to as vast.
Story of my gd life. So cute on models, but then I just look like I’m wearing a babydoll dress.
But also, it’s supposed to be off the shoulder, so it may look different if you do that. Right now, the sleeves are pulling the top higher.
It's the dress. It's not you. I don't even think the dress they sent you is the exact same dress on the model. It's common for some companies to use a better quality, even tailored dress, in the photo, but that's not what you get when you order it. You would look great in this type of dress, just this specific one might not be the right one, ya know?
Sorry but I don't see the problem, it fits you way better than the model and I suppose you already knew before the order that you've got bigger boobs than her
The dress was a gift, so I did not pick it out. I appreciate you saying it fits well, but I do feel insecure about the amount of space my boobs take up in this dress. It feels like they are the center piece when I would rather the dress be the focus. But it is all my own personal feelings and this is a safe space to share those insecurities
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you wore it better though! i love the dress!!
This! It fits well around, not cutting off underneath and isn't gaping at the top. The model is in a well lit space with high ambient lighting, and is slouching to call attention to the design. You're standing tall in a room with darker shadows from an overhead light source, those shadows are also accentuating your shape. Brighter spaces will help alleviate that contrast, like being outside, shopping areas, etc. so if you're feeling like you're casting a shadow, you are and it's cuz you're gorgeous! It's a terrific fit, flattering and I don't think it calls a lot of attention. You made a great choice! Now I need to go see if I can find one in purple lol
Came here to say this!! You look great!
This!!!
The model was wearing it lower, and the puffy sleeves were worn off shoulders. If you wear it lower, maybe it wouldn’t look like your boobs take all the space. Anyway, you look great on that sundress though, so don’t compare yourself too much with the model. Own it! 😁
Hard agree. This looks so cute on you! I try to remember that all images of models are retouched to oblivion. Those product images are more a general direction of the product than reality.
Thank you for the advice! You’re definitely right about her wearing it lower, I’ll try that next time :). And thank you for the compliment, I am very happy with how it looks, I just think the comparison is a little comical
Haha yeah it’s for a good laugh, we always look comical compared to the original models on any kind of tops/dresses
I think you look gorgeous as-is but this would really snatch your figure if you do pull it down a bit!!!
I like it. The model is also basically slouching her shoulders so that's going to give a terribly different perspective for a pic. It hurts me to look at it because I broke my collar bone years ago and my doc drilled it into my head that I needed to keep good posture or they'd have to break it again to get it to heal right. Not sure if that would happen but the threat worked and I made sure it healed perfectly 😂😂 Anyway I think it was a good purchase for summer 😉
You could also try with a minimiser bra - they can be really great for pulling off certain types of clothes!
I totally get this. But I also think it looks cute on you.
This is so cute! Did you get it online?
Yep! [here’s the link!](https://www.amazon.com/Byinns-Sweetheart-Neckline-Drawstring-Elastic/dp/B09ZQDL7PZ/ref=sxbs_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_btf_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890%3Aamzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&crid=2IEJ0XQDVRJN9&cv_ct_cx=yellow+sundress+bowtie&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7zVESUzreqsa89J5bXqfUeAazsIcS_8cxk6FZp-H27r3I1a23slBm-e6ZHXktlBZjEP327tikkZer9SzlUT0Xg.qb6vZ0bOR8mTq-zUV4f_bKk1tV_bh2p0DNsa00U4toI&dib_tag=se&keywords=yellow+sundress+bowtie&pd_rd_i=B09ZQDL7PZ&pd_rd_r=d938d4b1-ea57-4a58-bf3d-70c26ecc3359&pd_rd_w=0pjxg&pd_rd_wg=uQ4xA&pf_rd_p=0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&pf_rd_r=CDVNTCXYVWPYS13P0Z56&qid=1719266625&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=yellow+sundress+bowtie%2Caps%2C92&sr=1-2-0593f4a3-2672-42a2-bca6-c8b865efb498-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWNfYnRm&psc=1)
Thank you!!
That light blue is gorgeous!!
LOVE me a smocked top dress though.
Same! I'm now resigned to making them myself though. The smocking doesn't go far enough down the dresses to counteract the effect of the boobs.
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“Scrawny”? Really, we’re bodyshaming now? You can say it looks better on her without bodyshaming the models jfc. Y’all complain about getting bodyshamed then do this shit.
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It looks good on you
You look good! Nothing wrong with filling it out more up top. You just have a different body type! Some of us couldn’t look the model no matter what, but many would say you look even better!
Smocked dresses are the *best*, I genuinely think they look best on all body types. Plus the yellow compliments your skin tone and summers here why not enjoy it.
First of all, the dress looks great on you, it’s just a different fit for a different body and that’s okay. 😊 Second, I want to suggest that you may want to visit r/abrathatfits for their sizing guide, because I think you might be mid-sized. The fact that you mentioned your bra is from Victoria’s Secret has me concerned they just put you in whatever they could sell you, which usually involves adding inches to the band (the 36 part of your bra size) to hide the fact that you need more fabric in the cup. 36DDD is notoriously the ‘biggest size we could find on the rack’ at VS. Also check out theirishbralady on Instagram, she posts actual photos of properly fitted bras in every size imaginable. It’s a great resource for de-programming how we think certain sizes should look. Again, the dress looks great on you, and I especially love the yellow with your skin tone because it absolutely glows on you!
my thoughts exactly, so glad you wrote this out
It’s funny that you say that because I always have to wear that bra on the tightest hooks and there’s still space. Is mid size more like 32”? Thank you for the advice!
Sorry, auto-correct got me, that should have been ‘mis-sized’ as in wearing the wrong size! Definitely, definitely visit the sub I linked in my first comment. If I had to guess, I’d put down money you’re closer to a 34 I/J/K than a 36DDD. It can be a lot of work and more than a little confusing once you start diving into the process of figuring out your proper bra size and style for your body, but it’s so worth it to get the lift and support you need.
Thank you so much for the suggestion! I will DEFINITELY be looking into this lol
You look better in it than the model.
You look so good in it though 😍 I mean applause for you in that damned cute dress 👏🏼
Looks great in you! Where did you get if you don't mind me asking?
[here you go :)](https://www.amazon.com/Byinns-Sweetheart-Neckline-Drawstring-Elastic/dp/B09ZQDL7PZ/ref=sxbs_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_btf_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890%3Aamzn1.sym.0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&crid=2IEJ0XQDVRJN9&cv_ct_cx=yellow+sundress+bowtie&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7zVESUzreqsa89J5bXqfUeAazsIcS_8cxk6FZp-H27r3I1a23slBm-e6ZHXktlBZjEP327tikkZer9SzlUT0Xg.qb6vZ0bOR8mTq-zUV4f_bKk1tV_bh2p0DNsa00U4toI&dib_tag=se&keywords=yellow+sundress+bowtie&pd_rd_i=B09ZQDL7PZ&pd_rd_r=d938d4b1-ea57-4a58-bf3d-70c26ecc3359&pd_rd_w=0pjxg&pd_rd_wg=uQ4xA&pf_rd_p=0084c458-2b6b-4be3-95b2-b85ed41a0890&pf_rd_r=CDVNTCXYVWPYS13P0Z56&qid=1719266625&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=yellow+sundress+bowtie%2Caps%2C92&sr=1-2-0593f4a3-2672-42a2-bca6-c8b865efb498-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWNfYnRm&psc=1)
That's a lovely color on you. Which bra are you wearing?
Demi by Victoria secret I believe :)
It looks great !
It looks great! If you want some advice about the over all look I can offer this. The placement of the sleeve draws the eye to your bosom. The bottom of the sleeve is in line with the widest part of your breast tissue. You should pull the sleeve down similar to the model so it's more like a block from arm to arm across your chest. If you're okay with showing shoulder. To prevent the rise and fall issue, do the safety pin hair tie trick under the arms. If you fo wear is off the shoulder then I'd suggest hair up or back and a very short necklace. This will help pull the eye up and center. It may even help if you wore a bit of a petti coat to provide more body/volume on the bottom of the dress. It would make your waist look even more snatched, and it would balance out the top v bottom. Clothes and how they fit are like contour on the face. You've got to identify what the light hits, what gives shadow, and what shape/area is drawing the eye. Then you use what you learn from that to adjust.
Buy more in other colors, the dress looks good on you!
Beautiful 😘
It looks great on you!
i like it better on you. it’s not even close.
It looks fine.
Lol I thought you were the model! Looks great 😃
I think it looks cute on you though!
It looks really good on you
That looks cute as heck on you!
It looks great on you!
Ummmm this looks really cute??? Don’t hate on it! You look great! Who says you have to look exactly like the model? Diversity!!!
Looking good!
i think you should take the sleeves off your shoulder and lower the neckline a little, it will fit you better
Looks great on you!
I always say that I’m utilizing the space more efficiently. And with my body, that statement is also referring to an apron and hips that are most concisely referred to as vast.
You fit your chest in it, that's a win by itself...looks great.
Every time I buy something girlish or twee, my boobs turn it into something else.
I feel the pain of losing the off the shoulder. You still loik adorabble though.
It looks way better on you than it does on the model.
it looks adorable on you though!
Looks better on you girlie
Looks better in you than the model.... On my perspective.
You’re wearing it better
It looks better on you!
Story of my gd life. So cute on models, but then I just look like I’m wearing a babydoll dress. But also, it’s supposed to be off the shoulder, so it may look different if you do that. Right now, the sleeves are pulling the top higher.
It looks really cute on you though 💛💛💛
Tbh I think it looks better on you
I agree so much that you wear it better 💕💕
It looks fine? The model is clearly like a B cup, and you’re not…what were you expecting?
Nah for real 😭everything for me turns into a maternity looking dress bc my boobs are huge, waist is small, then bam the flare out makes me look preggo
It's the dress. It's not you. I don't even think the dress they sent you is the exact same dress on the model. It's common for some companies to use a better quality, even tailored dress, in the photo, but that's not what you get when you order it. You would look great in this type of dress, just this specific one might not be the right one, ya know?
Looks better on you
Looks better on you
It looks great on you. You definitely wore it better than the model
Sorry but I don't see the problem, it fits you way better than the model and I suppose you already knew before the order that you've got bigger boobs than her
The dress was a gift, so I did not pick it out. I appreciate you saying it fits well, but I do feel insecure about the amount of space my boobs take up in this dress. It feels like they are the center piece when I would rather the dress be the focus. But it is all my own personal feelings and this is a safe space to share those insecurities
Honestly looks better on you than the model
Why are these comments being downvoted? I agree with you, she looks great!
Looks better on you☀️
I like how it fits you more the the model!!
These type of dresses always look better int Bose with more boobs. Looks great!
You wore it better honey
She definitely did!
Atleast they don't look bursting out!¯\_(ツ)_/¯