I do not know about you, but I have a bear of a time getting rid of those extra pounds. No matter how hard I try, they just refuse to go away. If you have the same problem, there is some good news. You can hide them with your outfit!
We all have our strong and weak areas. Dressing to look thinner is often just about emphasizing the good and moving the eyes away from the bad. Here are some simple tips anyone can use to look thinner than they really are.
Okay, the simple stuff should be covered early. To look thinner, we want to use dark colors. Tops and bottoms should be the same dark color, but can be different shades. We also want clean vertical lines wherever possible.
In general, bright colors draw the eye of observers. In contrast, dark colors tend to not draw the eye. Can you guess which should be used in which areas? Bright colors go with assets and dark ones cover problem areas.
Color is your friend when it comes to dressing for a thinner look. Black and dark blue will not attract attention, but what about for you assets? A solid strong color like red and plenty of accessories will bring the focus to those areas.
Along this same theme, use foundational garments to create cleaner lines in bad areas while at the same time emphasizing your stronger points. Shoulder pads and the right style of bra can make a world of difference in your appearance.
The very material you wear can also play a role in looking thinner. As you can probably imagine, thin and sheer is the way to go if possible. Bulky cottons look, well, bulky and do nothing to emphasize the thinner you.
A common mistake many women make is to wear tighter clothes. This does not make you look thinner. If anything, it can enhance your negatives. A clean cut that allows cloth to move seamlessly over a trouble area is a much better look.
The overall look you want is something that is clean and hints at your curves. This is not a baggy dress or outfit. It is a clean, dark outfit with vertical lines and accessories that bring the eye to whatever area you want to emphasize.
A single color outfit can be bland, so what about prints. Well, it is a catch 22. If you wear prints, the vertical nature of your outfit will be out the door and so will the thinner look. In most situations, you are going to have to choose one look or the other.
If you must wear prints, try to go with looks that have smaller designs. Also, wear them only over your positive areas. Keep negative areas in a dark color. This will effectively move the emphasis to your better assets, enhancing your look.
To get that thinner look, just remember the basics when putting together you outfit. Darker clothing with vertical lines does the trick in most cases. Use accessories to move the focus around and you should be good to go.
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