Breast Augmentation: How to Look Stylish After Having Implants
Having an elective procedure can make you feel better about yourself because your body image improves. Of course, after you have plastic surgery, the next step after you’ve fully recovered is the fun part: finding clothing and accessories that highlight your upgraded look. As your body shape will be slightly different after a boob job, there will be some changes to your lifestyle—including the way you dress. For one thing, your old tops and dresses might not fit you properly, while other pieces might finally give you the attractive, mature appearance you want. Even if you don’t have implants, breasts are a body feature that can tend to make dressing a challenge. Wondering what you can wear to best flatter your larger bust after having a breast augmentation? The Los Angeles area’s Cosmetic Surgery Institute team emphasizes that the best choices for you depend on your implant placement, size, shape, and the width of your cleavage.
Chest-focused trends have changed plenty with each passing decade. In the 1940s, full, pointy breasts were in, but by the time the ’60s rolled around, the era of waifish models with smaller cup sizes had arrived, and this trend re-emerged during the ’90s. Flash forward to the early 2000s, and super-enlarged implants—the bigger, the better, it was assumed—were fashionable. Recently, the trend has shifted toward more medium-sized, proportional implants that look natural on the patient’s frame.
Follow these tips below to look your most chic, regardless of the types of implants you have.
Wear More Form-Fitting Tops
Larger-chested people are often tempted to hide their shape in roomy clothes. Instead of loose or baggy clothing that makes you look boxy or causes your entire body to look heavier than it really is, if your breasts are on the larger end of the scale, look for shirts that fit your breasts comfortably but are cinched around the waist to move the gaze inward and upward.
Show Them Off
If you’re ready to flaunt your rounder, more prominent shape, why not try out some more revealing tops? Plunging, V-shaped necklines are great for showing off your new look, while horizontal stripes and ruffles create the illusion of added volume. Consider wearing brightly colored necklaces or ones with chunky pendants that hang down to the cleavage or midsection to highlight the chest area.
Enhance Cleavage
If your breasts have more of a teardrop shape or are smaller with a wider space between them, bras that add extra support will be the most flattering. Try bras that provide ample side support, elevate your breasts, and push them closer together.
Try a Minimizer Bra
Although you may be overjoyed about your extra volume, there are some days when you might feel like covering up a little more to look professional. At other times, it could be more difficult to wear certain outfits. If you already have significant cleavage from round implants and don’t want your breasts to get in the way of your activities or professional life, you don’t want a bra with extra fabric. It’s better to go simple. Look for a non-padding, lightweight bra with underwire that gives you some compression.
Dress for Breast Placement
When choosing implants, one of the most important choices you’ll have to make with your surgeon is what type of projection your implants should have—that is, how much they project from the chest wall. If your implants sit very high on the chest, you’ll need to dress differently compared to someone with low-profile breast implants. For breasts with low profiles, the goal is to elongate the waist and make your frame look more balanced, while for higher profiles, the straps on shirts and dresses may be too long, so you may have to get them altered to fit better.
Looking for more info on breast augmentation? The Cosmetic Surgery Institute physicians have got you covered. Get more details on what to expect from the procedure by calling them at (760) 837-0364, or fill out a contact form to arrange for a consultation.