DON’T Wear This:
1. Clothes that have tight waistlines – the tightness will
cause a large flesh bulge right over the top (or under if it’s
a top) of the garment- not flattering.
2. Dresses or tops made of clingy, stretchy fabrics. They will emphasize
the areas you are attempting to diminish.
3. Tops so tight that they will ride up the body, or tops too small
to cover the stomach- both will end up revealing the stomach you are
trying to hide.
4. Waists that are gathered and elasticized, especially when they
land high on the body should be dutifully avoided. They add bulk and
thickness to the stomach area.
Slim The Buttocks
Even though many people have spoken (and sung) of the merits of a
full behind, many women remain uncomfortable with their large buttocks.
If you are trying to make your butt look smaller, the key is to avoid
any bulky excess fabric around the buttocks and to balance out the
shape of the behind with flares of fabric lower on the body. Here
are some great tips on how to create an illusion of a smaller behind.
DO Wear This:
1. Fabric that will flow gracefully over the area rather than cling
to it.
2. Skirts that are form fitting around the behind and flare out at
the bottom. This creates a very flattering hourglass shape.
3. Pants and jeans that are form fitting with slight flare from the
knee down help to balance out the size of your behind.
4. Pants or skirts that are well tailored, form-fitted and side fastening
with a waistline that falls at about the hips will minimize the look
of the buttocks.
5. Jeans that have cargo pockets with flaps or at least pockets that
are a nice size proportionate to your butt. You also want the pockets
to sit low to create the illusion that your butt is higher.
6. Jackets that are long and form fitting.
DON’T Wear This:
1. Dresses that are too tight as this will accentuate the size and
shape of your behind.
2. Skirts that are full length and bias cut.
3. Skirts, pants or dresses with large prints or designs on them.
4. Pants that taper at the leg just accentuate the width of your behind
and make your legs look like toothpicks.
5. Pants that have high waists. The higher the waistline, the bigger
your bottom looks, because it extends the buttocks upward.
6. Jeans with back pockets that are too small.
7. Jackets that stop just short of the buttocks- this prominently
showcases, rather than hides your behind.
8. Jackets that lack shape or definition.
Slim The Hips & Thighs
People often feel that hips and thighs are the most stubborn places
to lose weight. The trick to making them appear smaller is outfits
that don’t have a lot of fabric or hemlines right at the widest
points of the hips. Long tops, sweaters or coats are a great choice.
Here are some great tips on how to create an illusion of slimmer hips
and thighs.
DO Wear This:
1. Long coats with larger lapels will draw attention away from the
hip and thigh area, making it appear smaller.
2. Tops that fit well just below the hips will make you look longer
and slimmer and will draw attention away from the hips.
3. Dark colors, especially on both top and bottom will make you appear
taller and slimmer.
DON’T Wear This:
1. Jackets that end at the hip’s widest point. This will draw
the eye out further beyond your hips, adding to perceived width.
2. Jackets that are too tight, as this will just accentuate the thighs.
3. Pants that taper at the lower leg will emphasize your hips and
thighs even more and make you look like very triangular- not at all
flattering.
Slim The Arms
If you feel self-conscious about your arms looking too fat or flabby,
you are not alone. Many women experience this as they get older and
their skin loses its elasticity, the skin can start to droop on the
arms even if the arm muscles underneath the skin are well toned. The
key to achieving the look of slimmer arms is to keep them covered
with some type of sleeve, making sure not to cinch them with elastics
or ties. Here are some great tips on how to create an illusion of
thinner, more toned arms:
DO Wear This:
1. Tops with a sleeve of some kind.
2. Thinner, sheerer fabrics that can flow over the arms, rather than
cling to them.
3. Tops with ¾ length are nice because they mask the upper
arms, but still display the wrist in a very flattering way.
DON’T Wear This:
1. Sleeveless vests.
2. Capped sleeves.
3. Tops that have elasticized puffy sleeves will make a tight ring
around the arms, accentuating any flabbiness.
Focus On Your Assets!
Above all else, the most important thing to remember when trying
to look slimmer with what you wear is to focus on your assets. If
you are self-conscious about your flabby arms, but have great legs,
wear a long sleeve top and a short, sexy miniskirt. If you’re
worried about a little extra padding on your belly, but have voluptuous
cleavage, find a nice dark colored top that lands below the hips and
has a plunging neckline. Everyone has a body part or two that they
can show off. Know your limitations and your strengths and use those
to create your very own slimming, sexy and sophisticated wardrobe!
