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To ask how people avoid flashing their bits in summer?

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SinkGirl · 07/08/2018 23:02

I’m only 5’2”, a size 14, 36B or C so not big chested and definitely not tall. However, since I’ve had my twins I find most summer clothes are just not wearable. I guess it’s because I have to bend over so much to pick them up etc but it’s ridiculous. I have lots of jersey / stretchy summer dresses from places like Cath Kidston so not mini length or anything - how do taller people manage?! I feel like I’m always having to worry about my bum showing if I wear a dress when I have to pick them up.

Also, I like v neck tops / dresses and they look perfectly decent when I’m upright but as soon as I lean forward you can see right down my top. And I’m not talking about really low cut stuff, just normal v neck t shirts. Is it because I’m short so they’re therefore lower cut on me than they would be on others?

I do have some round neck stuff but it doesn’t really suit me, am stuck wearing them though as I don’t want to look indecent.

Am I the only one who has this? Maybe my body is just the wrong shape for clothes now!

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NynaeveSedai · 07/08/2018 23:08

Cut off tights or cycling shorts under skirts (prevents chub rub but also ensures decency!)
Bralettes or light sports bras - hold it all in without digging in and getting sweaty but also cover cleavage if you lean forwards
Knee length dresses

SinkGirl · 08/08/2018 07:44

I think maybe sports bras are a good idea - I’ve been wearing some stretchy bra things but still if I lean forward, everything seems to hang down and show - I guess gravity is no longer working in my favour!

I don’t wear really short skirts, most dresses are close to knee length on me at least but when I bend over I still have issues. I suspect it’s my expanded backside using up more fabric 😂

Midi length skirts look awful on me but maybe I need to get some anyway!

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TiffinBox · 08/08/2018 08:50

Jumpsuits, cullotes or ankle length skirts or dresses work for me.

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