How to Look Skinny in a Skirt
Whether you're going to an important job interview, meeting your boyfriend's parents for the first time or attending a bridal shower for your best friend, wearing the right skirt can give you a polished look that fits the occasion. When you want to appear slimmer than you are, you must choose a skirt that fits you well and flatters the shape of your body. Once you know what to look for, you'll be able to choose the skirt that helps you look your best.
Instructions
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Opt for a skirt in a dark color. A black or navy blue skirt will camouflage pounds and make you look much thinner than a skirt in a lighter color, such as white or yellow.
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Choose a sweater, blouse or jacket in the same color or color family as your skirt. Creating one continuous line of color produces a unified look that makes you appear thinner. Avoid startling color changes between the top and bottom; they will draw the eye to your middle.
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Wear tights or opaque stockings that match your shoes. Black hose with black shoes create a continuous, slimming line of color. If you'd rather wear tan or nude pantyhose, select shoes that are similar in color to your legs to create a long, slimming look.
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Choose a slim, sleek or fitted skirt. These styles nip your waist in, making it appear smaller. The excess material in other types of skirts can make you appear larger than you are by hiding your true figure beneath the folds.
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Select a skirt that hits just above your knee or just below it. Skirts that are shorter than that may show too much thigh in an unflattering way. Skirts that are too long may make you look dumpy by not showing enough leg.
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Tips & Warnings
View your outfit from every angle in the mirror to make sure your ensemble works in a slimming way.
Choose slimming undergarments that contain any jiggle and suppress unsightly lumps and bumps.
Avoid pairing your skirt with a bulky sweater that adds an extra layer of fullness to your figure.
References
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