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!

We all have times when we need to lose a few pounds and this year we all have an excuse. 

But don't worry because a few simple style tricks can help you to visually streamline your silhouette instantly.

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  Stand tall and confident

• Good posture will make you appear taller and thinner and show your body to best advantage

• Good posture will help your muscles to stay taut and keep your figure in trim
  

• High heels will help you to stand up straight and tuck your bottom in but make sure they are proportionate to your size - not killer heels if you are very short.
  

9  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!

The last of the 10 ways to look slimmer shows us how to play to the camera and lose a few pounds!  

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

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!