Ask The Costume Goddess:

Creating Cleavage

By Dina

Dear Costume Goddess,

I am flat-chested and don't fill out my new costume. How do I pad it?

--Flat Fatima

Dear Fatima,

I don't recommend shoving a bunch of shoulder pads or old gym socks in to fill up the cups. These aren't the right shape. You'll get a better result with ready-made push-up pads which are available in fabric stores. These have more padding at the bottom, which gives you that anti-gravity effect we're all after.

Position the pads at the bottom of the cup and towards the side, then try on--as always. If positioned correctly, you may even acquire a bit of cleavage! Your friends will hardly recognize you! When you get a pleasing result, tack the pad around the edges to the lining of the cup. A smaller flatter pad can be layered on top of this if you still need more filler. But don't overpad or the bra edges will actually stand away from your body--looks awful!

This photograph to the right shows how this method enables even an "A" cup costume goddess to achieve cleavage!
Dina Demonstrates Result Of Padding Technique

Keep in mind that this will work only if the bra cup is one size too large. If you're a 32A and have bought a costume with a 38D bra, I have bad news for you. You don't use a bushel basket to display an apricot. Sell the costume and look for a smaller one, sadder but wiser.

--The Costume Goddess

Other articles on this web site that you may find helpful include:

Ask The Costume Goddess: A Pear-Shaped Figure. If you're flat on top but have wide hips, here are further suggestions that may help.
Ask The Costume Goddess: Small Hips. If your flat bustline is teamed with small hips, you may find these ideas helpful.

Ask The Costume Goddess: Skinny Dancer. If you're thin all over, here are additional ideas on how to look your very best in a belly dance costume.

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Creating Cleavage

By Dina

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