How to Dress Slimmer
Do wear suits rather than dresses. The more lines and seams you have, the less attention is drawn to not-so-perfect areas underneath.
Do choose dresses with high empire waists -- they are more forgiving to trouble spots like the hips and tummy.
Do wear skinny diagonal stripes. Horizontal stripes create width; diagonal stripes give a fluid look. And the skinnier the stripe, the thinner you will appear.
Do look for knits with a small textured pattern. Tiny designs are the best camouflage I know of.
Don't wear pleats -- they instantly add five pounds.
Don't rely on brown and navy to have the same slimming effect as black -- they don't. (But they will make you look slimmer than white and pastel shades will.)
Don't wear Lycra and other stretchy fabrics -- they aren't at all forgiving.
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