Why the neckline is so important

All day yesterday I wore this sweater (over the Carissa Rose Farrah Shell in persian red) I received for Christmas. After wearing it twice the tie broke so I had to wear it completely buttoned up with the cowl neck, as opposed to just buttoning one button and cinching the waist with the tie.

As I walked the cowl neck had a life of its own. The thing bounced each time I took a step. I guess resting on a FF bust was just too much of a spring board for it.

Which segues us into the neckline discussion. The neckline is important (in addition to no cowl necks allowed) because if its too low, "you look like a sl*t"! At least that's how one client put it. She followed her comment with, "if I get something that fits the neckline and bust, then I just look chubby because its big in the waist". And she is a curvy Italian, size 4 SW (small well-endowed) in our line.

Even wear to work pieces have necklines so low that they require wearing the ubiquitous camisole, which adds extra bulk, which is usually unwanted bulk.

Over to you, what are your neckline pet peeves? Or better yet, what are the necklines you feel good in and enjoy wearing?

Bust-line Quiz #1

We had an event this week at our Dallas boutique - a.k.a. the front room of our home - and I witnessed first hand lots of cleavage, especially among our clients that wear the "really endowed" (R) sizes. Thus the inspiration for today's blog post.

We're excited to announce the first pop quiz in our 'Bust-line Quiz' series. The theme of this Bust-Line Quiz is Cleavage - a popular topic among the full bust - whether its abhored or enjoyed by the possessor.

To enter the quiz, just answer the question in the comments section of this post. We will randomly select the winner from all correct answers submitted. The winner receives a Bratique Helene garment of their choice.

What is the cause of the cleavage in this picture?

A) the breasts are just too big, and there's no getting around that cleavage.
B) her breasts are too close together, nothing could separate them.
C) the cup of the bra is too small, more volume is needed.
or
D) the back band of the bra is too tight.

This quiz is open until Sunday, September 6, 8:00 p.m. CST. The winner will be announed Labor Day morning. Good luck!!