Tees For Your Shape

f you’re widest around your middle, your goal should be to draw attention upward. A decorative neckline, like the one on Old Navy’s flowy Braid-Trim Top, can keep the focus off those muffin tops.

Showing more skin is another way to amplify your assets, so don’t be afraid to bare a little more shoulder, neck, or décolletage. The pretty plunge on Studio M’s V-neck rosette tee reveals just enough, and the empire shape offers cling-free coverage.

If you want the flat ab effect without having to do a million crunches, stock up on Yummie Tummie Tanks. A stretchy, supportive panel sucks everything in and creates a curvier waistline.

If you’re on the chesty side, resist the urge to cover up in boxy, oversized tees. Show off what you’ve got by choosing a V-neck or scoop neck like Pure & Simple’s raw edge jersey scoop neck —baring a little more actually provides balance.

K Street NYC’s shapely V-neck is sized by bra size, so you can ensure nothing’s getting squished.

You’ll also do well choosing tees and tanks with detail at the neckline, like the electric yellow Aerie gathered V-neck tank.

The wide horizontal stripes on Splendid’s striped rugby tee create the illusion of a fuller bust, while the long length keeps those stripes from adding weight where you don’t want it highlights those fabulous curves.

Details like gathering and ruching can give the appearance of a larger bust. Layers’ Kennedy V-neck has gathered details that add volume up top and a shape that creates automatic curves even where none exist.

For a little extra boost, look for tops with built-in bras or light padding, like Victoria’s Secret’s ruched cami bra top, which provides natural-looking shaping with a sweetheart neckline and a little extra lift.

Taller women with longer torsos should look for anything labeled “Long and Lean.” Tall, skinny girls can get away with wearing long, long tees, like David Lerner’s organic rollup tee, that would look like a dress on shorter gals.

If you’re a fan of fitted, James Perse’s Pacific cotton crewneck has a sleek, contemporary fit and a hemline that hits mid-hip.

And for tanks, nothing beats Mossimo’s micro-ribbed scoopneck. It’s long, flattering and priced so you can buy one in every color.