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Even if you’re in the best shape of your life, you can still put those curves to shame. The good news? You can also put them to work for you. Here are some tips to get you looking slimmer and more svelte in no time at all.
- Stand up straight! Posture is, in my opinion, the number one figure fixer-upper. When your back is hunched, your shoulders turned in, your body slouched - yikes, we’ve got Quasimodo over here - your image suffers. Areas that are chubbier bunch together, creating unsightly bumps along your body where fat collects when it shouldn’t. By standing up straight, you appear confident, and your weight is evenly distributed where it should be. Standing up straight also reminds you to be disciplined and rigid in a way, holding your body and muscles tighter and firmer.
- Black is slimming. I’m sure we all knew this one.
- Baggy ISN’T better. People who are self conscious about their figure often try to hide and mask it in baggy clothes. This just emphasizes the weight underneath. Even the thinnest, most athletic person will look pounds heavier swimming in clothes that just don’t fit. Go for slim, tailored clothing that fits perfectly.
- Say No to too small clothes! Alternately, clothes that are too small cause bulges to pop out when they don’t need to. The surest way to emphasize a muffin top is to buy a pair of pants a size or two too small. Like I said before, slim, tailored, fits perfectly = the best and most slimming look for you.
- Throw on a pair of heels. Heels make you taller, pull your butt in tighter and higher. Women also tend to pay more attention to how they stand while wearing heels, watching their posture and walking with confidence. By adding height to your look, you can manage to take away some width. Heels are to the figure what band aids are to a cut, but who can argue with shoes as a solution? They’re the solution to everything!
- Throw on some control top panties or pantyhose. This does not just have to be for older women - a pair of control top nylons are almost necessary underneath a particularly clingy number that I own. The smooth and polish off my look, ensuring that I get the full bang for my buck out of my ensemble.
My final and most important tip is to just be fabulous. Nothing is better for your appearance than confidence.
