Weddingbee boards

So while searching these boards to figure out what to bring to dress shopping (oh how I love Wedddingbee!), I read about people recommending wearing shapewear for both modesty and the smooth look. And then I realized most of the dress styles I like are rather form-fitting in the middle part. So, that seems like an awesome idea.

The thing is, I have this weird body. Or maybe not so weird, you tell me! I am basically pear-shaped but very bony-looking on top. Like, I don't fill a 32AA, and I have the kind of collarbones that stick out at my shoulders (someone once told me it reminds her of the angel dude who cuts off his wings in Dogma and has little bones sticking out at the shoulders).

Here's the thing, in a normal relaxed position, my stomach totally sticks out! It doesn't look fat in the sense of lumpy rolls or cottage cheese texture. In fact it looks rather firm. But also... voluminous. And it's especially noticeable after I eat! My sister jokes that I look pregnant, and it's kinda totally true, given how skinny my arms, shoulders, and chest look! (Hmm when WAS the last time I got my period? j/k)

So, do I need shapewear? If so, what kind? Does anyone have a solution for a body like this? Something that would pull my tummy in and make it look slightly less silly? Or should I figure out a way to make it look like I have boobs, to make my stomach look smaller? I kinda just don't want to look pregnant after dinner.... lol.

Cool, I was looking at Spanx. Do you get the kind that goes to about where your bra line is? Or maybe sits at your waist?

I would try Spanx too... just discovered it and I love it!! I prefer the kind that goes to just below your bra, cos I find that the kind that sits at your waist can create strange bulges above it... but maybe that's just me ;-)