Look Slimmer With These Easy Tips

Just about every woman’s weight fluctuates at least a little bit. As we age our bodies can also change shape. These changes are a result of many things: child birth, stress, menopause, additional pounds, or loss of weight. The reality is that the world can’t have all size 5 women.

If we are a size 3, it seems we want to be a size 9 so we have a fuller looking figure. If we are a size 9 we want to be a size 5. There’s just no making women happy. Add the media blitz on the perfect body, it seems we are always feeling inadequate.

Not to worry, it’s quite easy to make yourself look a few pounds lighter, or to accent your finer points and hide your not so perfect body parts. There are also things you can do to make a small frame look a little larger.

Just because you’ve gained a couple of extra pounds, you don’t have to go looking for a moo moo to wear. Accentuating your finer points is easier than you think. When you accent your good points, the not so good ones fade into the background.

Use illusion to make yourself look two or three sizes smaller. Choosing clothing to suit your shape, skin colour, and lifestyle can cut your wardrobe spending in half. Think about all the things you can do with that extra money, buy more jewellery, or how about some new pairs of shoes. After all us women can never have enough of jewellery or shoes.

The average woman wears 25% of her wardrobe 85% of the time. So what happens to the rest of those wardrobe items? Well they hang in the closet gathering dust until they come back in fashion 10 or 15 years from now.

Because fashion changes so quickly, there is no point in stocking up on most wardrobe items. Yes, there are the basics that never go out of style such as classic black or white pants, dresses, and skirts, as well as, traditional blazers and tops. But the rest of those wardrobe items will most likely be out of style in less than a year.

So if you’re not going to wear it ‘right now’ this season, leave it at the store. Even when an items on sale, it’s only a deal if your actually going to wear it.

Here’s some tips to help you dress to look thinner:

Use Dark colours: Black, navy, burgundy, dark blue and gray are thinning. Avoid large patterns and one colour in various shades from head to toe horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes are okay as long as they aren’t too big. Don’t use loose fitting clothing. Contrary to popular belief they don’t make. Use belts, accessories, and you look thinner. As well avoid bulky sweaters.  Use flat cut pants and jewellery to draw attention away from your troubled spots.  Wear skirts that fall just below the knees skirts, as well as low rise pants. Avoid shiny fabrics, velvets, and velours for longer looking legs. Heels will add height and the large busted should wear a full figure, well fitting bra. Dark panty hose will thin and shape your legs shape. Avoid shirts that tuck in.  Wear a fitted blazer to make your legs appear thinner and longer and wear makeup to draw attention to your face.

So don’t worry if your weight fluctuates or you put on a few extra pounds, don’t fret. Use these tips to make yourself look a little slimmer. Remember fashion is all about you! And being comfortable with who you are! Big or small, your wardrobe, makeup, hair, and jewellery can make a fashion statement that won’t go unnoticed.

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