Dress to Look Slimmer

Ever wonder why some clothes that you wear make you look bigger than you actually are? Well here are some ways that will help eliminate that problem and make you look slim, no matter what size you are.

One of the most important tool you can use is one color dressing. Wear one color, preferably something dark like navy, black or charcoal from head to toe for a longer, thinner look. Wearing one color creates an unbroken line and a thinner, sleeker you. Two colors, by the way, will cut you in half and give you a much wider profile. When I say wear one color I meant just that. If you are wearing a black blazer and black pants, wear a black blouse, shoes and belt. For some punch you could add a colorful scarf or a fabulous pin.

If you want to appear slimmer avoid pleats, flashy fabrics, weird patterns and textures and avoid anything big or tent like. Anything that looks like a tent would only accentuates the body and makes her look even heavier. Flowing skirts are another "no-no." Now I am not suggesting that you wear anything tight and skimpy that will only blueprint all the flesh that you are trying to disguise because, fit is everything. I cannot say enough about fit when it comes to clothes. Whatever your body style, the fit of your clothes is paramount. Fit is more important than cost. Things that pull, sag, droop, and constrict, add pounds to everyone. When you get dressed, "try on" your clothes. Can you walk, turn, sit, stand, and bend comfortably? Hug yourself, to make sure your jacket doesn't pull or tug when you have it on. And how are the sleeves? Are they too long or too short? Pants should not be tight nor snug around waist. If you spend nothing else on clothes this year spend the money on alterations. Those special pieces that you have that are classic and that are the backbone of your wardrobe should have an impeccable fit and if they don't fit perfectly, have them altered or replaced.

Another thing that I would suggest is play up your best feature. If you have heavy hips and waist, keep the focus on top. Wear great makeup so people will look at your face. If you are top heavy but have great legs, play that up. Wear a skirt with high heels or shoes with the new pointed toes. Wear dark colors in skirt and shoe for an unbroken, long, slinky line. Alter your skirt to where it just brushes the knee, never shorter or longer. If you insist on boots, make sure that they are long enough to just reach your leg below the knee. No mid-calf or ankle boots for this look. Here is a trick I learned many years ago from an actress friend of mine in London. When you are fully dressed, stand in front of a full-length mirror, now close your eyes for a minute and then open them. What is the first thing you see, your face or your outfit? You always want to see the face first. This is important when you are making an entrance. Are you wearing the clothes or are the clothes wearing you?

These little tips have worked for others as well as myself, try it and you will see how much of a difference it really makes.