Slimming Styles of Shirts
No matter what your size or shape, the right top can instantly make or break your look. For many, the perfect shirt is one that is slimming in all the right places. Choose styles to wear up top that make you look slim all over.
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Boatneck
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Wear a boatneck top if you are looking for coverage and sophistication. If you are pear-shaped and carry your weight below the waist, a wide boatneck shirt makes you look slimmer by balancing out the width of your hips. If you have a small bustline and want to streamline your midsection, choose a boatneck top with black or navy side panels. The dark-colored side panels will narrow your torso and create the illusion of a slim waist . Team a boatneck top with wide-leg trousers or a long flared skirt to balance the slim fit of the top.
Empire Waist
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An empire-waist blouse features a fitted bodice and seaming that fits snugly under the bust. This mega-slimming top highlights a slim rib cage under the bosom with loose flowing fabric that flares out over any problem tummy areas. With an empire top, you define your waist and create an A-line shape on top that is figure-flattering and fabulous. Pair an empire-waist shirt with dark straight-leg jeans for casual events and pencil skirts for work.
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V-Neck
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A woman’s neck typically looks thinner and longer in an open neckline. That’s why a V-neck top is an instantly slimming look – perfect for all body types -- that divides the chest and draws the eye to the smallest part of the torso. Accessorize a V-neck top with multichain necklaces, a pretty jeweled brooch, and small gold or silver button earrings. If you are busty, choose a wrap-style V-neck that allows you to minimize cleavage and highlight your slim waist.
Tunic
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Unleash your inner bohemian with a tummy-concealing tunic. In fact, a printed tunic shirt in an allover pattern creates a stylish optical illusion that draws the eye away from any lumps and bumps around your midsection. A loose-fitting tunic top covers ample hips without adding bulk. If you are pear-shaped, wear a tunic with slim-fitting jeans and pants.
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