clothes and how we perceive ourselves

[Kaz]

I'm top heavy, I carry most of my excess weight on my boobs, ribcage, back and arms which is annoying - if my arms and face were thinner I would look thinner as I am only a size 14, sometimes a 16 on the top half if a top is very fitted, but I even have a pair of (generous) size 12 jeans that fit me My upper arms really bug me, especially in the summer

[Osc]

I think my tummy is really big and I feel as if my hips are expanding with age I feel in recent years I've finally sorted out more or less what suits me and become fairly comfortable with how I look. When I was younger, I had a biggish bust, but time has lessened it Recently I've noticed that the bingo wings are becoming more noticeable but apart from exercise there's not a lot I can do about them. I'm mostly a 10/12 depending on the make and style.

Shell that top is lovely, I really like Kaliko stuff and would always head straight for their rails during the sales.

[Ally]

I always think you look lovely Osc..slim and very stylish.

You come across (in the pics I've seen of you) as being comfortable and happy looking in your own skin.

[miasmum]

I agree Ally, Osc always looks nice as does Kaz and as do you.

Sorry if I have missed anyone, but not sure I have seen photos of the rest of you but I am sure you all look LUVERLY

[Kaz]

Thanks Shell xxx

[miasmum]

The top arrived and I am sorry but it certainly doesn't flatter me. It is too low and I hate showing cleavage, but the cross over bit does exactly what I hate, crosses over between my boobs and sits nicely under the left one, sort of presenting it on a plate.

I am not sure its that it doesn't suit me, I just hate anything that screams 'look big boobs' and I would feel really uncomfortable in it

Problem is I shall now have to pay to send it back

[Kaz]

Oh dear - sorry to hear that. I thought it would suit

[miasmum]

Thats ok, you don't have to be sorry, it probably does suit, just doesn't make me feel comfortable.

[Ally]

Oh and me Shell..I really thought it would look nice on you.

[miasmum]

In all honesty it probably does, but I don't have the confidence to wear it