Did I make you nervous?  You don’t need to be if you know what to do.  Here is your complete “dress to impress” guide for your next work party if you have a busty frame. 

What:  Corporate / business holiday party

Where:  Restaurant

Body Shape: Busty

Attire & Shoes

Start with this workoutfit. 

Left: Guess one shoulder knit top $79;  Center: Robbi & Nikki Embellished Stretch Twill Jacket $295;  Right:  J.Crew Bi-Stretch Wool Minnie Pants $98

Let’s assume that you work at a corporate environment and your company holiday party is after work.  Most of us are probably tired to even consider going back home to change.  So, what is the easiest way to transition quickly to get ready for the party that night?  You should start with the right work outfit that day and build on it before heading out to the celebration.  A great outfit option is a dressy knit top with a blazer and a pair of black crop pants.  The knit top and black crop pants are comfortable for work but are great transitional pieces to night.  As a busty girl, the asymmetrical v-neck and pleated bodice top distract the eyes from your full chest.  The crop jacket is work appropriate but fashion at the same time and the black wool pants are simply a class piece.   

Quick easy transition for your party after work.  Left:  Trouve Crop Faux Fur Jacket $148;  Right:  Carlos Santana “Bossy” Booties $129

Rachel Eva Organic Link with Crystals Vermeil Necklace $105 @ Iridescence Bridal Couture 

At the end of your work day and before you head out to the party, change your blazer to a cropped faux-fur jacket and swap your basic black pumps to a pair of metallic bronze wedges with bows.  These key pieces will pump up your partying volume and instantly make you stand out from the crowd while maintaining the right level of sophistication.  Plus, they are so on trend right now.  Finally, add on a simple but daring gold necklace with crystals to add some sparkles to your outfit. 

Accessory

Tory Burch Vintage Lux-T Embossed Metallic Leather Foldover Wallet Clutch $250

If you want to enjoy your evening, you shouldn’t bring your large black tote with you.  You know that we’re all guilty of carrying huge bags to work!  Lock up the large tote at your desk and use a simple but chic wallet / clutch instead.  There are so many different types of wallet / clutches options but one of my favorites is the Tory Burch embossed leather wallet clutch.  It’s a folded wallet with a long detachable chain that you can fling over your shoulders so you can be hands free for ordering drinks.   You can use this as your regular wallet but is perfect to carry at an evening party without having to switch purses.

Makeup

Left:  Tarte Eye Couture Day-to-Night Eye Palette $44;  Right:  Smashbox Wish for the Perfect Pout $29

Last but not least, makeup will complete the final touch to your entire look.  This can be a tricky area because you don’t want to wear heavy makeup to work in the morning but your daytime look is simply too simple.  What is the best way to tackle this problem?  The solution is the compact but mighty color palettes like Tarte Eye Couture Day-to-Night Eye Palette and Smashbox Wish for Perfect Pout.  But before you decide which colors to use, make sure you that have set the right foundation.  See my previous post for foundation suggestions.  Use the lighter eye colors for day and the darker shades for night.  All you have to do is apply the darker eye shadow color like bronze or charcoal on the crease and outer lash lines.  Then, line your eyes with either a black or brown eyeliner (if you haven’t use it already in the morning or need to freshen up) that is part of the set.  You won’t have to remove your existing makeup.  And with 6 different colors to choose from, you’re bound to find the right lip gloss color that works with your eye colors and skin tone.  Remember this golden rule – if you are going for dark intense eyes, don’t use a rich lip color.  Pick one focus on your face (eyes or lips) and let them be the star.

Do you have any suggestion to effortlessly rock your company holiday party?

Featured – from Left:  Halle Berry, Amy Adams, and Cameron Diaz

The Perfect Bra

You don’t think about it but what you wear inside is sometimes more important than what you wear outside.  The right bra can really take you the distance.  Lift up the twins and create a sexy cleavage.  Push-up bras are my favorites because if you don’t have the cleavage, you can always fake it.  Depending on the dress itself, the bra that you use will need to work well with the neckline of the dress.  You don’t want the bra to peek out.  If you are not sure, take the dress with you so when you shop for the bra and try them on together.

Left:  Jennifer Aniston – Perfect cleavage with the right support

Right: Versatile and sexy; try the Plunge Multi-way Bra with Gel-Curve, Victoria’s Secret, $50 – 53

The Perfect Body Shaper

Every woman should own at least one good body shaper.  For most occasions, you can use body shapers like Spanx.  They will offer you enough support along with smooth lines when you wear your evening or cocktail dress.  But if you plan to use it for your wedding, you should purchase one that is strapless with bonings.  A shaper with bonings will ensure that it doesn’t roll down your body.  A nude color is better than white because some times white undergarments can show throw white or light color dresses.  Shapers come in many different styles.  Some only support your torso while others support your glute and thighs.  Everyone should at least have a full body shaper that combines the bra and torso support in one.  A good body shaper can be pricy but it is well worth the money.  You can wear it under any dresses and it is not something that you need to purchase often.

Beyonce Knowles has the perfect body support – smooth lines and a flat tummy.

Left:  SPANX “Hi-Rise” Body Smoother, Nordstrom, $68

Right:  If you want the best support, try a strapless body shaper with boning.  Jezebel Caress Bustier, Ella Park Bridal, $56.99

The Perfect Heels

Once you have the perfect dress, the perfect bra, and the perfect body shaper, you should also have the perfect heels.  Depending on your comfort level, you should always have a pair of heels that will work for all type of dresses.  From my experience, a 2.5” to 3” black or nude heels are the best but any neutral color heels are great investments too.  They will elongate your legs and force you to stand up tall.  Whenever I wear heels, I will get a boost of confidence to anything that I wear.  If you are not used to wearing heels, start with 2” and slowly work up to 3”.  Although 4” plus heels look very alluring, they are usually not comfortable and can cause problems for your feet.  I am guilty of owning a few 4” plus heels but I only take them out for a walk once in a while.  Well, it’s hard to resist their charm.

Left:  Taylor Swift and Lisa Rinna wearing the perfect sexy high heels.

Right:  Try the 3″ peep toe pumps –  Pippa Patent Peep Toes, J.Crew, $198