Always travel with a little sketch book, not to copy other peoples garments but to observe what they are emphasizing on their body. A woman with a large bust might have a large flower printed or a slogan saying something right over her bust. Maybe she wants people to notice her large bust or is not even aware that that is what they are seeing, especially if the garment is tight.  I am sure some of you have seen all the new dresses people in the entertainment world are wearing that have slits in various places. Your eyes are automatically drawn there even if it is not flattering on that person.  The latest looks that I have been observing are the dresses with darker side panels than front panel. this is a good use of visually slimming the figure. the dark color recedes from our eye’s so appears to go away.  If you have a tiny waist try and wear a belt. to show that your figure has some curves. The latest practice of belting women’s dresses above the waist and below the bust is a way to camouflage that you do not have a small waist. I find that sometimes it works and is flattering and sometimes it does not. I am working on a booklet about The elements and Principles of design. Emphasis is an important part of these elements and principles. the same are used by painter and others to review their art.