As women we often feel a constant struggle with our body image, which is an unfortunately reality. While we may never feel like we have the perfect body, there are ways that you can create at least the illusion of a slimmer and more trim figure.
The best way to do that is through your clothes—in fact, with a few fashion tips you can lose at least a few pounds, instantly.
- Make sure your clothes fit well. We continuously emphasize fit because it’s important. If you don’t choose clothes that fit well, your body isn’t going to look its best, even if you’re naturally thin. Clothes that are too tight or fit too close to your body aren’t going to do you any favors, and neither is trying to cover your body in things that are really oversized. If you can’t find a perfect fit, take a visit to a tailor. Your body will thank you.
- When you choose your jeans, if you want to slim your body and lengthen your legs the very best option is a dark-wash boot cut. Also, skip the low rise. Low rise is hardly flattering on anyone, let alone someone who might being trying to disguise a few extra pounds.
- When you choose your belt, rather than a thin one, choose one that’s very wide. You can use it with a skirt or dress around your waist, versus your hips and it will make you look longer and leaner.
- Focus on proportion. Along with finding a great fit, understanding the proportions of your body and your clothes is the best thing you can do to ensure you always have flattering fashions. If you’re bigger on either top or bottom, find clothes that balance you out on the other part of your body. The appearance of having a good figure really is all about proportion, and there are a lot of ways you can trick the eye into thinking you have a more proportional body that what you really do.
- Choose structured but lightweight fabrics. Fabrics that are flimsy or lack shape may cling to your body in all the wrong ways, but heavy and bulky fabrics are just going to add weight.
- Look for clothes with figure-flattering details. For example, ruching or gathering in just the right places can provide a natural nip and tuck. Also, the classic wrap dress can be a great way to make your waist looked tiny and cinched, and create the illusion of an hour-glass figure.
- Invest in a great pair of nude pumps. Adding a pair of pumps is the easiest way to immediately slim your body, and of course create height. You’ll make yourself more vertical, and a nude pump is even better than a black or colored pump, because they create one long, uninterrupted line out of your body.
- V-neck tops create length throughout the body, so if you want to slim down in seconds, choose tops that have a deeper V, versus a crewneck.
Do you have any favorite fashion tips for slimming your body?