How to Look Slender with Fashion Tricks

Face it--we are a society that over-emphasizes the outer appearance. There is this inner need to always look good and hurt ourselves when we do not. So, when we notice that our little pinky finger seems to have put on some extra weight, it is off to diet haven. Unfortunately, the problem does not necessarily stem from extra pounds but rather the fashion styles we admire and long to wear. The styles of today are not made for every body type; so instead of beating yourself up for not looking good in the latest fads, why not use what you have and look slender with fashion tricks?

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Choose clothing wisely. Take the extra time to try on clothes before making the purchase. Too often, we rush in and out of stores and think that if the outfit looked good on the mannequin and it is our size, then it will also look as flattering when we put it on. This is not always the case. When you get the outfit home, put it on and look in the mirror you see a mess. So take the time to make sure the clothes you buy will look good on your body type.
2. Take the time to have clothing altered. When a piece of clothing is poorly fitted, it can bring attention to all the obvious body flaws. Trying to squeeze into an outfit that is too small or jumping into an outfit that is way too big are recipes for clothing disasters and are definitely unflattering. But when an outfit is sized and fitted properly, it can make a person look slender.
3. Refrain from wearing bold and busy prints. This will definitely bring attention to all those areas that we tend to want to slenderize. Instead, go with dark solid colors. Black is your friend, and it has the ability to conceal most body types, making a person appear slender. However, do not get into overusing the color black in a wardrobe. It is important to vary the colors that are worn, so add in some dark browns, charcoal grays and olive greens to maintain a variety of apparel that will help the body appear slender.
4. Get a tan. Okay, I know we hear lots about the damages the sun can do to the skin, and it is all true. But there are many sunless tanning products on the market today that give a person that tropical sun-kissed tan all year round.
5. Learn to use accessories to look slender. Using long necklaces or wide belts can often distract the eye from seeing problem areas. Also, bulky, oversized hand bags that are strategically placed will conceal problem areas like the abdomen.
6. Try the layered look. Concealing bulges behind a hip-length or longer jacket is an easy way to fool the eye into seeing slender.
7. Buy a few outfits that are designed to slender. These items would include properly fitted black pants, A-Line skirts, Empire-waist dresses, belted jackets and tunic tops. All these pieces of clothing are designed to give an appearance of slender even when you are not.

Tips & Warnings

• So, you have a few problem areas. So, you have a few extra pounds. It is no excuse to let you look sloppy and unkempt. Take the time to fit clothing properly to your body type, take care of hair and skin and maintain a positive attitude, and you will look good no matter what. Make sure to choose clothing that does not bring attention to those problem areas.