How To Choose Clothes That Will Make You Look Slimmer

No matter your size, you can achieve a slim look by choosing your wardrobe wisely. Clever dressing can give the illusion of less pounds. The cut, colour and design of your outfit is important when making your wardrobe choice.

The Design and Cut

If your problem is your midriff and you would like to camouflage that tummy that you wish could melt. Wear outfits that define your waist .Nipped waist jackets that are smaller at the waist and then gradually flare out are a good choice. If you are not top heavy, an empire waist dress or top will work well because this will only skim over your belly without hugging it. Wrap tops, belted tops and tops that have ruching at the front will also hide that bulge. Avoid wearing baggy tops because this will only make you look bigger. The key here is to ensure that whatever you choose to wear is not too tight or too baggy.

Ruched top

If you are bottom heavy and would love to camouflage your hips. The best cut for trousers is those that either fall straight from the widest part of your hips or ones that have a slight flare at the bottom. This cut balances out your hips and creates a slimming effect. Avoid an excessive flare at the bottom and too much detail on the trouser because this will draw attention to your hips. Tapered and skinny pants are not very flattering if you are bottom heavy unless your aim is to show off your curves. Pleated trousers are also not a good choice because the pleats can easily stretch across your hips and this will further accentuate your hips. A line skirts and dresses are your best friend if you are bottom heavy. These work well to balance out your hips.

If your problem  is your arms and your aim is to draw less attention to them, avoid sleeveless tops worn without anything over them. Your best bet is cap sleeves, long and three quarter sleeves.

A variety of the cap sleeve

Colour and Pattern

Dark colours are perfect for creating a slimming effect with black being the best choice of them all. A little or long black dress is a must have for every woman. Accessorize your black dress so that it does not look too bland and you will look less heavy. If you are a full figured woman, wear medium to large accessories. Small accessories will make you look heavier. In this case, accessories include jewellery, handbags and belts.

For very many decades now, fashion gurus have advised women to wear vertical stripes if their aim is to create a slimming effect but new research conducted by psychologists at UK’s York University shows that horizontal stripes make you look thinner. Our advice is simple: experiment. Wear either stripes and be your own judge on what makes you look slimmer.