How to Look Skinnier in Your Clothes
Most of us would like to look more like the models in fashion magazines than the "before" shots in weight-loss advertisements. Fashion editors know that the right clothes can help you look skinnier. Adopt a few fashion strategies to appear more slender than you are.
Things You'll Need
- Mirror
- Patience (to shop, try on & select the best clothes for your body)
- Common sense!
Instructions
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Don't wear clothes that are too tight, which make you look heavier than you may be. Understand the difference between "fitted" and "tight" clothes. Choose well-fitting items with no gaps between buttons and no "muffin top" spilling out over the waistline. If you can't sit or stretch comfortably, your clothing is too tight.
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Buy jeans made with forgiving stretch denim, which can make you look lighter. Low-rise and boot cut options are more flattering to most body types than skinny jeans. The dropped waist can mask your belly and the wider leg can balance a midsection, giving you a flattering hourglass look.
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Wear high heels, which give the illusion of height and slenderness. Put on your favorite jeans with and without a pair of basic 3-inch pumps to see the difference. If you can't hack stilettos, wear 1- to 2-inch kitten heels.
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Avoid horizontal stripes and very light colors. Horizontal lines make you appear wider, and light colors make you look heavier. Wear vertical stripes and darker colors on top and bottom to taller and thinner. Dark clothes can hide weight; choose separates in chocolate brown, black and navy blue. Add lighter color accessories, such as shoes, scarves, and belts, to lighten up the overall look.
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References
- Photo Credit Pixland/Pixland/Getty Images
