Let's say it in unison: "Oh My God! It's almost bathing suit season!"Now that we have that out of our system, here are 10 easy steps to dress 10 pounds lighter (You know, while you work on getting that bathing suit bod ready for summer!):
1. Don't go baggy or too tight. Women who attempt to mask their weight with over sized clothes or skin-tight pants only highlight their flaws. Dress your size.
2. Make black your favorite color. Wearing black or navy blue around your "trouble areas" works wonders for hiding excess pounds. Stay away from light acid washed denim or (eh gads!) white jeans.
3. Get a uniform appearance. Try pairing the same color top and bottom with a bright cardigan or scarf to minimize your size. By wearing the same color top and bottom, you actually lengthen your appearance and look leaner.
4.Accessorize properly. Leave the skinny clutch handbag and tiny lockets at home if you are packing excess weight. Tiny accessories can make you appear heavier by drawing the eye to your "trouble areas".
5.Rock the stilettos girls! To make your physique appear slimmer, add some height with a good pair of heels. For women who just need to shed a few pounds, skinny stilettos are appropriate. If you are wanting to lose a lot of weight, try a thicker heel to avoid the appearance that you are putting excess weight on tiny heels.
6. Get a good fit. Avoid stretch pants and stay away from tapered or slim cut jeans. Also, make sure jeans and dress pants come to the top of your shoe. Capris pants should rest just past the thickest part of the calf to lengthen your appearance.
7. Just say no to jersey (the fabric and the state)! If you are hiding a few pounds, avoid all jersey knit dresses and tops. Jersey is quite the unforgiving fabric and will highlight every dimple, bulge and bump.
8. Sit up tall. The best way to knock off the appearance of a bulge or pooched belly is to have good posture. Standing tall, with your head held high will actually lengthen your body and boost confidence.
9. Pick your patterns wisely. Small patterns or extra large patterns are actually your enemy when trying to hide your weight. Both can draw the eye to "trouble areas." Stick to mid-size prints and patterns to accentuate your best flaws.
10. Dress your age. If you don't have the legs of a 20-year-old anymore, let those short skirts go. You don't have to sacrifice your love of good fashion as you age. You just need to find more classic pieces that make you feel young and stylish, and look less like the punch line of a joke.
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