busty,5',skinny leg,no waist: what should i wear to avoid looking short and big

Maybe you should avoid strapless dresses, or anything too voluminous on top. To balance your shape I would suggest a full-skirted dress, that would look so lovely on you, but most importantly just worry about it being YOU, not someone else ;) You’ll look great, you’ll see

http://www.ballyhoovintage.com/miva/images/76134.jpg
http://www.twolia.com/blogs/heres-looking-like-you-kid/files/2009/05/1950s-full-skirted-illusion-lace-flocked-party-dress.jpg

I’d def show some leg!
also highlighting the waist is never bad, gives an illusion of shape even when you think you don’t have a waist.

I have a similar shape problem as you…here are some dress styles that may look nice…

http://images.blog.edelight.co.uk/lifestyle/gallery/posh-girl-vintage/posh-girl-vintage-1950s-blue-print-halter-dress-circle-skirt.jpg

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/eb/1/AAAAAm-2wHoAAAAAAOsTdA.jpg?v=1207455238000

http://cdn.purseblog.com/images/alice-olivia-circle-pleat-halter-dress.jpg

Hope these help :)

Thank you guys!! :)

avoid top heavy dresses and get a dress with a voluminous skirt

Agree with the others! definitely wear something that will show off your legs. Define your waist but wearing a dress that is tight in the middle or wear a high waisted belt. You can balance the top half of your body by wearing a full skirted dress which flares out, or a dress that has details on the bottom and is relatively plain on top. Tops/dresses with v-necks are good if you are busty, and it’s also good if the straps of your dress and relatively thin- i’m busty and i’ve noticed that if I wear tank tops which thick straps that end at my shoulder they can make my arms/bust look bigger. Tops which are lower cut (not high necked) are flattering too. Hope that helps a bit!

maybe something like this…

http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=2375562&langId=1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208634&parent_categoryId=208580&pageSize=20&refinements=Colour{1}~[black]

or if this link does not work, go to topshop.com and search: Christelle Dress by Jones and Jones

it also comes in white :) it gives you that vintage feel and excentuates your tiny waist, while showing off your legs. and the full skirt will give you a nice balance if you’re on the bustier side. also on there,they have a petite section that you would like possibly

Try a dress with an empire waist, or one that is belted. You may want to look at online vintage stores or eBay, they offer a wide variety of cuts and many vintage dresses allow for a curvy build!