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DESIGN SCENE GUIDE: Clothing That Makes You Look Slimmer

February 12, 2020
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The way you dress can have a huge impact on how slim or how fat you are perceived to be by others, so if you want to look slimmer there are definitely some clothing tactics you can adopt to help your cause. In this article we’ll discuss some of the most effective ways of making yourself look slimmer, and even though you may not like all of these methods, there are bound to be one or two which are compatible with your own tastes and preferences.

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There are also some fashion gaffes that you should avoid, such as improper accessorizing. When you’re a larger woman and you’re carrying a tiny purse or you have a very slim belt, that just calls attention to your size, and works against you. By avoiding mistakes like this and dressing to look thinner, you’ll be able to look 10 pounds thinner, and feel much more confident about yourself in public.

How to Dress to Look Slimmer

When dressing casually, it’s a good idea to wear V-neck shirts, because they produce the illusion of greater height, and they have the effect of slimming down a larger frame while also giving you a trimmer neckline. When you’re wearing V-neck shirts, it causes attention to be directed to your chest rather than to your neck. When you’re dressing more formally, you should choose dress shirts which have pointed collars, because these will direct attention toward your face, rather than toward your frame. Turtlenecks on the other should be avoided altogether, because they give the appearance of a short height, and cause the neck to be completely obscured.

 

Both men and women can benefit from wearing suits which are custom-tailored to look flattering on you, by giving you a well-defined shape, rather than a formless, bulky appearance. If you’re a person who wears suits and blazers to work every day, you have a great opportunity to present yourself in the best possible light by having well-tailored apparel which fits you to a T. This gives you the best chance of having all your best features accentuated, while also minimizing those which are not so advantageous.

Anyone who has a somewhat larger build should incorporate vertical lines both for shirts and pants to the greatest extent possible. Vertical lines help to create the illusion where your body frame is elongated and made to look slimmer. One thing to avoid when incorporating vertical lines and stripes in your wardrobe is not to make them too splashy or bold. This will only draw unwanted attention to any of the larger areas around your frame, and will counteract what you’re trying to achieve.

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The secret to concealing a larger belly is to wear low-rise pants and slacks which rest comfortably on your hips, rather than on your waist. Unlike regular trousers, low-rise pants feature a shorter distance between the waistband top and your crotch. They will also manage your midsection so that you don’t have your stomach projecting out past your pants, although it will be necessary to ensure that your waistband is big enough to make this effective.

One of the best tips for looking slimmer is having a good tan, because that will hide skin flaws and it will cover-up cellulite and spider veins. Your skin can be one of the most important accessories, and that means you need to keep it looking healthy, so that your overall appearance is enhanced. When you have a really nice tan, you’ll feel much better about wearing shorter skirts and sleeveless tops. A tan is also much more appealing than having a pasty, white look which makes you look somewhat unhealthy.

Shapewear can conceal any large features you may have such as in the areas of the thighs, butt, or stomach, and can significantly improve your appearance by slightly compressing these areas. Don’t go overboard with this however, because you don’t want to compress any major organs in your body, and cause a health issue.

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Are There Certain Colors or Patterns That are More Slimming?

Black never fails to give you a slimmer appearance while also imparting the look of elegance. In fact, a monochrome black look is probably the most flattering color scheme you could possibly choose, in terms of making you look slimmer and hiding the fact that you have a larger frame. This has always been true, and there is no doubt that it will always remain a key fact of dressing choices. There is no quicker way to give the appearance of looking slimmer than to adopt an all-black wardrobe for any event you happen to be attending.

Almost as effective as black are deep shades of purple, blue, and brown, since these also enhance the illusion of slimness. Lighter colors such as white and khaki work just the opposite, and will generally cause you to look larger. If you’re trying to conceal wide hips, you should definitely not wear khakis, and if you’re trying to de-emphasize your chest, you should not wear any kind of a white blouse. When you’re choosing your color scheme for any particular event, just keep in mind the simple adage: black color slim, light colors heavy. It should also be noted that a great many stylists suggest that wearing glasses can also in some way offer the effect of slimming an individual’s appearance. Clearly this depends on the types of spectacles you might wear but the overall presence of glasses online tends to sharpen the focus towards the facial area and in turn slims the person who wears them.

Crafting a Slimming Outfit

In summary, you should always keep in mind that regardless of your actual size, you can appear to be much slimmer by adopting some clever and flattering wardrobe choices. Wearing anything featuring the color black is a good start, and then acquiring a good tan will improve your look noticeably. Follow that up with lots of vertical lines in your apparel, incorporate shapewear to address problem areas, and balance out your accessories so they don’t point up the fact that you’re a full-figured woman.

At the London Image Institute, experts in image consulting, principles like these have been studied and used for years to help clients improve their public perception and self-image. Contact us if you’d like additional information on how you can improve your self image and your confidence in public situations. We take the professional approach and leave no stone unturned in helping you to look better and feel better about yourself.

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