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10 ways to look slimmer!

Just for you - 10 ways to look slimmer!

Forget the diet! We need instant visible results following lockdown, staycations, baking marathons and the necessity for comfort food! This year we've had every excuse in the book to be indulgent. 

But the time is coming when we'll be able to get out and about again - but don't worry because a few simple style tricks can help you to visually streamline your silhouette instantly.

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Off we go - 10 ways to look Slimmer!

1 Dress to your Shape

  • Identify your Body Type and dress to fit and flatter your bone structure. Your figure will be enhanced when your clothes follow the contours of your body.
  • Address any figure challenges and follow the styling tips for your own individual figure challenges
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2  A smooth surface

  • Create a smooth line with your under garments for a slimming effect on top.  
  • A well fitted bra will give you uplift and a more youthful figure. Don't be afraid to make use of Shapewear.
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3  Not too big, not too small just 'fit'

  • Baggy clothes introduce additional volume to enlarge you.
  • Clothes that are too tight will cling - this will also make you look bigger.
  • Clothes that fit will enhance your figure - clothes should skim rather than cling.
  • Choose fluid fabrics that skim and drape the body but don't add bulk.
  • A wrap dress is always flattering in a soft fabric.   

4  A column of color

  • Jacket and pants to match will help to disguise wider hips and thighs.
  • Top and pants to match will help to disguise a full midriff.
  • Both versions create the column of color.
  • A monochromatic look i.e. different shades of one color works well too.
  • You can choose a top to toe color with a dress as I did here.
  • Black is slimming if it suits you otherwise choose a deep tone from your best color palette. 
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5  Think Vertical

  • Vertical stripes or a row of buttons
  • vertical panel down the front of a dress
  • assymetrical lines or handkerchief hems
  • Continue hem color into tights or boots
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6  Dress to look slimmer - avoid fuss

  • Fussy detail, frills and fullness
  • bulky knitwear and heavy textures
  • baggy clothes, your figure will be enlarged
  • horizontal stripes
  • glitzy, shiny fabrics or sequins draw the eye
  • light colors on your bottom half
  • tiny bags and jewelry make a body look bigger
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  • Long sleeves can be heavy and over powering, more flesh can be slenderising. If you're concerned about your arms a cap sleeve works wonders.

7  Shoulder pads - always your friend

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  • Wear shoulder pads to add width to your topline - it takes the emphasis away from midriff and hips.

8  Good posture

  • Stand tall and confident to look taller slimmer and more attractive.

  • Good posture helps your muscles to stay taut keeping your figure trim.
  • High heels help you to stand up straight and tuck your bottom in looking slimmer. Make sure they are proportionate to your height, not killer heels if you are very short. 
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9  Play the camera

You can easily lose a few pounds by playing to the camera.  

Shoulders and hips are the widest part of your body, turn a 45 degree angle and look at the difference. Stand with your feet shoulder distance apart, weight on the back foot, give your knee a little bend and you have an instant waistline!

Photograph and tips are from Kate Pease of Kate Pease Photography, Salt Lake City - thank you Kate.

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10  Focus on your face

  • Take trouble with your hair and makeup, it's the first thing we see.
  • Choose a hairstyle that suits you
  • Wear an open neckline without clutter.
  • A smile is the best cosmetic of all!
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