Many of us want to hide tummy fat but first of all let's clarify where the 'tummy' is.
If you have a recognizable waist, which probably means that you have Curved Hips then the bit below your waist is what is considered to be your 'tummy'.
However slim you are if you have an Hourglass or Pear shaped body, then you can always expect to have a slightly rounded tummy area because you are a curvy lady!
It all depends on your body type!
Not everyone will gain weight on their tummy - it depends on your Body Type.
If you have curved hips extra weight will be stored on your tummy, hips and thighs. So you are most likely to want to hide tummy fat if you are a Pear Shape or an Hourglass.
Excess weight above your waistline is considered to be your midriff and is more likely to be experienced by those with straight hips and retangular type figures.
A bit of a 'pot' ...
whether it's a little or a lot, is a natural part of being female - and it can be caused by losing muscle tone, childbirth, weight gain, natural ageing or just being allergic to exercise like me!
"By nature, a woman's body is
developed to protect her and a potential fetus. As a result, women have more
enzymes for storing fat and fewer enzymes for burning fat. Additionally, the
estrogen women have activates fat storing enzymes and causes them to multiply".
But any
kind of bulge can distort the look of your clothes and even affect the
hemline.
Ensure that the dress hangs from a good
shoulder line and wear a well fitted bra - rather like hanging from a
coat hanger it will prevent the fabric 'sitting' on or clinging the
tummy.
Choose a dress with extra fullness at the top, a blouson or tiered top which doesn't expose the tummy.
A trapeze shape dress that gently shapes out from under the bust.
A wrap dress is particularly good if there is ruching and adjustment at a high waistline
High pleats that drape gracefully NOT a straight line of gathers
Keep detail and/or color high on the body to draw the eye.