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

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.

• 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. 
  

5  Think Vertical

• Vertical stripes or a row of buttons

• vertical panel down the front of a dress

• V necklines, a long necklace, drop earrings

• assymetrical lines or handkerchief hems

• Continue hem color into tights or boots
  

• 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

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. 
  

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.

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!