What to Wear to Look Slimmer? 10 Useful Tricks
8:49 AM EDT, June 22, 2020, updated: 11:22 AM EDT, June 23, 2020
Staying fit is sometimes impossible. However, all women would like to look wonderful, even if there are a few extra kilos. Sometimes a small change of clothes or the way we wear them may bring about a spectacular metamorphosis. What to wear to look better? The answers are right below.
#1 Choose appropriate footwear
If you want your legs to look longer and your body to look slimmer, you should wear shoes of similar shade to your skin. White, beige or brown, depending on your complexion, will optically take away a few kilos. If you wear trousers or pantyhose, then match your shoes to their colour – the effect will be similar. Avoid striped footwear and buckets near the ankle – they make your leg look shorter.
#2 Put on shapewear
To quickly and impressively smoothen any imperfections, put on slimming underwear under your fancy dress. It can be worn under almost anything. It’s helpful for overweight women, as well as women who have just delivered a baby or still struggle with excess skin after intensive slimming. Remember, however, that shapewear must not be worn too often. You’d better put it on only for special occasions.
#3 How to get dressed without emphasizing the ‘difficult’ spots?
Paradoxically, it is often the case that trying to hide something, we highlight it instead. Flowers on broad hip will attract attention instead of diverting it. Remember – the fewer ornaments, the better.
#4 Get rid of clothes which are wrong size
Don’t buy things that are either too small or too large for you at the moment. They will only call attention to your imperfections and give you some extra kilos. Select your clothes carefully and you will look wonderful
#5 Choose appropriate fabrics
Don’t buy clothes made of stiff and heavy materials. Avoid asymmetric patterns and styles. Remember that all ornaments highlight the flaws instead of hiding them. Choose clothes made of smooth and elastic materials.
#6 How to get dressed to avoid accessories optically magnifying you
Scarves and turtle necks make you look bigger. If you are into shawls, don’t tight them too close to your neck. A lock necklace will be a much better choice as it will lengthen your neck and make your silhouette lighter.
#7 Don’t hunch
A straight back is the key. And the fastest trick to look better and slimmer. If you stop hunching, your belly won’t stick out and your body will be visually slimmer. Work on this bad habit – apart from appearance it also affects our health.
#8 Appropriate hairstyle
The best thing to do is to have your hair styled. An expert will advise you on what matches your face and your kind of hair. You can’t follow current fashions blindly. The thing is that straight long hair or a fringe don’t suit everyone. Plump women look better with hair cut shorter, falling on the face, giving them a lighter look.
#9 Learn some basic techniques of face contouring
A slimmer face without a surgery? Of course it is possible! As long as you learn how to contour your face and to use a bronzer correctly. It is essential to choose a matching colour, depending on your complexion. The key principle is to darken the areas that you want to smoothen and brighten those that have to be exposed.
#10 Moderate suntan
Suntanned skin looks healthier. Moreover, it optically slims the entire silhouette. If you are not a big fan of sunbathing or it’s the middle of the winter, use a self-tanning cream. Remember to prepare your skin before. Make sure you do the peeling and moisturise your skin.