5 Ways to Dress so You Look Slimmer

The Right Clothes Can Make it Look as If You've Lost Ten Pounds!
We all know that our clothing can dramatically affect our appearance. Just imagine the difference when a woman wears sloppy sweatpants and an oversized tee-shirt compared to when she wears a sleek black dress and high heels.

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But clothing can do more than just change our look or make an impression. It can actually make us appear thinner - or heavier - depending on what we choose to wear. So whether you need to look skinny and sexy for an upcoming event, or you just want to appear slimmer every day, follow these tips so you always look your most slender:

Go monochromatic:

Wearing the same color from head to toe will make your body appear thinner. Black tends to be the most slimming color, but almost any monochromatic look will elongate your body. Add other colors and create interesting visuals with accessories like bracelets or necklaces. Tip: Wear your accessories on the slimmest part of your body - such as your wrist - to draw attention to your best assets.

Pick vertical stripes: 

Vertical stripes - like the kind on pinstripe suits and pants - draw the eye up and down, which creates the illusion of thinness. Your body will appear longer and leaner if you opt for vertical stripes (skinny ones, in general, tend to look best on most people). Avoid horizontal stripes since they only make your body appear wider. Especially avoid horizontal stripes around any part of your body that carries a little extra weight. If you're self-conscious about your stomach, for example, don't wear a horizontal stripe around your midsection.

Choose a darker wash: 

Trying to find a great pair of jeans? A darker wash - such as a deep blue, a gray or a black - will make you appear more slender. Whiskered, bleached or otherwise faded jeans often enhance the parts we wish to disguise. If you're self conscious about your backside, for example, jeans that are faded on the rear will only spotlight that area of your body. Choose a darker wash with very little fading or whiskering for the most flattering look.

Size up your accessories: 

One of the keys to looking skinnier is to size your accessories so they correspond to your body. Petite women, for example, should choose more petite accessories like thin bracelets and slender necklaces. Larger women, on the other hand, should opt for bigger accessories. Good choices include chunky bracelets and a relatively large handbag.

Skim, but don't cling: 

If you feel self conscious about your body, you may try to hide your frame beneath oversized shirts and dresses. But in reality, baggy clothing only makes you look larger! Choose clothing that gently skims your body so your figure is clearly defined. However, avoid anything that clings too tightly, as it will only accentuate the parts you're trying to camouflage.
Anyone - no matter what their size - can change the look of their body by choosing appropriate clothing. Simply opting for the right clothes can make it look as if you've just dropped ten pounds! Article by Morgan Vermeil.

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