>>7796789>Bodices are fiddlyI know this isn't a sewing thread, but depending on your bust to waist ratio some bust darts are going to always look good on you, and some will almost always look bad (this of course isn't factoring in changes that can be caused by measuring in one bra and wearing with another-- always measure and fit in the same bra you intend on wearing with the item.) When you find a good one, copy it onto freezer paper, iron it (plastic side down) to some muslin and save that baby-- then whenever you get a commercial pattern that you like but has different darts you can use yours as a guide.
A bodice is just a blouse connected to a skirt and blouses are easy, it's just the techniques for fit are a little more precise but they aren't difficult.