no longer work at Bravissimo, but IME, the clothes need to be tried on. They can be a funny fit, and although look nice on the models don't always look right on the real woman.
If you are mailordering - do you know what size to go for in clothes? Or do you need some advice?
I was in BHS (I know!!) the other day and saw a lovely beaded dress, which had wide enough straps to cover thick bra straps, was V necked but not too much so it would show off bra at the front, and was beaded like a 1930's 'flapper' dress. Was in black or in teal, £45. Really nice. If I was going to any parties this year, I'd get it.
The bustier thing in the new Bravissimo catalogue does look nice but I am a 32HH/34H so it won't fit me. plus, I reckon it would squish my fat out nicely all around the bottom, making a severe muffin top! (more like xmas pie top than muffin top!)