Hi There I just set up this kind of avi a few days ago, I was/am having the same problem as your friend. I think
My issue tends to be that all the tops that I like have (relatively) huge breasts.
So I got this:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/V-Tech-Boi-Flat-Chest-Mod-For-Maitreya-Mesh-Body-V22/10055283
and a Maitreya Lara so with those I have alphas for my entire body, and I can wear damn near anything
to get the skin right you will want to go here and check out their v-tech appliers:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/20845
I know this isnt exactly what you asked for but I hope it helps
My name in SL is Echo Lune (Grimlune) feel free to im me in world Id love to try to help