It’s not easy looking good. Some are really good at it, but most of us need help. And not everybody has the slim muscles and small waist of social media people. Fortunately, there are ways to hide a rounder figure.
All you need to do is pick and choose the right size and colors. There’s no need to spend on expensive items either. So read on and see how you can make yourself look slimmer and taller.
Picking a Shirt Without Buttons
It’s common to think that a basic shirt won’t ever ruin your look, but that’s not exactly right. Hiding the pounds is the goal here, so choose a shirt with buttons. Wear one unbuttoned then put a T-shirt underneath it. This elongates your figure even more.
Pulling Down Your Top to Hide Your Belly
Don’t pull that shirt down too much since that usually divides your figure into 2 disproportionate pieces. This holds true when the colors of the bottom and the top contrast with each other.
Tuck your shirt into the skirt then wear an unbuttoned sweater or jacket on top to finish off the look.
Wear Dresses With A Waist
Much like tops that are boxy, dresses that are boxy or too loose won’t help you look slimmer. Choose dresses with an empire waist, or those with an A-line or a wrap style.
Wearing Dresses That Are Too Tight
That belly won’t disappear, even if it’s a tight dress in a light color. Be confident enough to wear loose-bottomed dresses, and do show off your waistline.
That white dress won’t make you look any thicker if you have everything balanced.
That hourglass shape you have can really save you.
4. Prioritize Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans plays tricks on people, especially those with thick calves. So choose slightly loose jeans than will show off your ankles. And don’t go for contrasting shoes since those will cut your legs visually.
Picking Short and Tight Clothes
Another common misconception is that the more you show your legs, the longer they will look. And naturally, the longer they are, the slimmer you look. But that’s not always the case.
Short skirts can cut the line of your legs, especially if you go for black.
Choose a pencil skirt that emphasizes your femininity perfectly.
Shirts with Prints and Shorts
Too-short shorts won’t make you slimmer. And if you’re going for a tracksuit, choose slightly loose cuts. But if you really want those shorts, go for elongated ones, and stay away from tighter fits.
Remember to avoid small and childish patterns. Those will draw too much attention to your belly.
Wearing a Skirt or a Dress That’s Longer Than Your Coat
Avoid wearing a raincoat or a coat that is shorter than the skirt you’re wearing, especially if it’s in a contrasting color. Additional lines tend to appear, which will visually cut the figure and make it look thicker.
Avoid Crew Necks
A crewneck will draw more attention to your face and neck. It will make your neck look shorter and your face rounder, which defeats the purpose of trying to hide the pounds.
Go for a V-neck, preferably a deeper one to make your neck look longer.
Avoid Boxy Shirts
Since boxy tops don’t really come cut in a good shape, they can make you look even larger. Choose tops that will fit you properly and compliment your waistline.
Using Button-Down Skinny Jersey Sweaters
A lot of you have those thin sweaters with buttons made of knitwear hidden in the closet. Remember that if you have volume in the waist and shoulders, those sweaters won’t make you look slimmer.
It can actually add pounds to your look.
Go instead for a knit sweater with a slightly looser cut.
Wearing A Bra That Fits Right
Since breast shape varies from woman to woman, it’s important to know your actual size and fit. Go for a fitting every year, since exercise, diet, pregnancy, medication, and other factors can change your size.
Wearing the right bra size will make you look slimmer.
Wearing Baggy Clothes
Clothes that are a size or so bigger will surely make you look larger. If you are larger on top, those clothes will fall off your bustline, making you look bigger as well.
Choose clothes that follow your curves, but aren’t too tight.
Avoid Capris
Since capri pants end in the middle of the shin, they don’t really flatter you since it cuts the largest part of your calf, making your leg appear shorter and larger.
Wear pants that end at the ankles or just under the knee.
Wear a Column of Color
What this means is that one color can elongate your body. So whether it’s a navy blue or a dark grey, match the same color from top to bottom to make yourself look longer and leaner.
Two different colors can cut an awkward position when not done right.
Wearing the Right Cut Pant
You’ll have to know what your inseam is, and while you’re at it, your height and waistline. Choose the right cut for your pants depending on those factors.
You can look shorter and wider if you’re not careful with the cut.
Match Shoe Color To Pants
This one will work for everyone regardless of how tall they are. It’s important to match your shoe color to your pants. The right combination can elongate your legs and make you look taller.
Darker colored pants can help hide a rounder figure too.
Wear Flesh Toned Shoes
Go for shoes that match your skin tone if you’re wearing a skirt or a dress. That’s another hack that elongates the legs, making you look slimmer, and taller. That’s because the shoes blend well with your skin.
Wear an Ankle Boot Instead of a Long Boot
Long boots don’t give a flattering look. It will make you look shorter, as compared to ankle boots which will show more leg. Those longer boots make you look way shorter than you really are.
Wear High Rise Pants
The rise is the measurement from the crotch to the top of the pants. Choosing the right one is crucial since it wraps around the belly, which can cut you awkwardly or compliment you well.
You don’t want your belly hanging over a low rise pair.
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