6 Ways to Look 5 Lbs Thinner

Losing weight is not an easy task. But there are clever clothing maneuvers that can make you look much slimmer in an instant!

1. Go for a V-neck blouse.

This type of neckline draws the eye to the center, making your body seem narrower. A good find is one that’s adjustable without showing too much.

2. Wear dark colors and dress monochromatically.

You’ve heard that black is slimming and that’s because it is. But you’ll look even more streamlined in all black Too severe? Try an outfit in all brown or all gray for a similar effect.

3. Slip into heels.

Heels make your legs look great plus they redistribute your weight over a new height. You’ll look instantly slim, no matter what you’re wearing. Why do you think beauty queens wear heels in the swimsuit competition?

4. Wear vertical stripes.

The easiest way to create a leaner look? Vertical stripes! And the Sherry striped mini, shown here, puts stripes just where many of us need them most – in the hips and thighs.

5. Choose fitted pants.

For a streamlined looked, pants should be not too tight and not too loose. Trousers with some lycra will stretch and move with you instead of pulling and creating creases in the seat, hip and thigh. A great choice: these stretch will boot-cut pants.

6. Draw attention from trouble spots.

Create a diversion! For example, draw the eye away from wide hips by wearing a large, interesting necklace. You’ll get lots of compliments and people will be checking out you accessories, not your figure.

Source: lhj.com