If you are like me, you examine all clothing from every possible angle to test whether that clothing is flattering to you; I wear nothing that I feel even slightly shows my fat rolls. Seriously, my mama raised me right. Recently, however, I have been watching a lot of "What Not to Wear" which upholds the virtues of wearing clothing that fits. Well, no offense Stacey London and Clinton Kelly, but clothing that shows the rolls is OUT like white pants after labor day (yes, I still follow that rule). I have sworn for weeks now that I am going to get myself some Spanx- according to several fashion authorities, these are a must have. I came across several tips on dressing to look thinner, which is a major part of my getting dressed routine. I thought I would share my favs with you:
1. Do NOT wear a skinny belt, unless, well....you ARE skinny. Go with a wide (at least 3-4 inches) belt. It will give you a smoothing effect.
2. Empire waist and A-line dresses are flattering- they graze the waist and give you an hour glass appearance. For some of us (ME) I don't jut get an hour glass...I get a 24 hour glass....so I prefer darker colors to give a slimming effect.
3. I NEVER wear tank tops- I HATE the flab under my arms...I think most women hate this. So I usually invest in a cute bolero jacket to wear over my shoulders or a light, 3/4 sleeved cardigan. You can also go with a sheer top over a tank to hide that skin somewhat.
4. Let clothes fit your waist. Most women have a natural dip inwards on the waist, so if you fit clothing there, you will have a very feminine shape to work with.
5. More skin does NOT mean more sexy...check out People of Wal-mart.com and you will see why. I shudder when I think about it...
6. If you have big boobs, like me (I should say saggy boobs like me), don't wear spaghetti straps or tiny bras. You will look ridiculous and large. And come one, like that is comfortable!?
7. Clothing that is OVERLY baggy looks like an additional five pounds, so watch out! Big t-shirts are only good for sleeping. I try to balance a large shirt with skinny jeans, wide leg jeans with a more fitted shirt. And I like Loft's modern skinny jean which is not too tight...we aren't trying to make sausage here!
So those are my dress for looking thinner tips. I really must admit that even though I am overly conscious of how my clothing looks, I am really trying to keep up the exercise- because that makes me feel like I look great! And...I am down 17 pounds. I have to say that that is one of the best looks I have had in quite some time!!
Signing off,
Miss Mad
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