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Sunday, November 2, 2008

Make Yourself Look Thinner With Darker Clothing

By Tiffany Hart

Struggling to lose that last 10 pounds? Hey, we all are. Well, there is some good news. While losing weight is usually the primary goal for anyone, you can actually dress in a manner that will make it appear you have lost that weight.

The trick to dressing thinner is to focus on proportions. If you properly dress for yours, you can enhance your better parts while limiting the impact of the areas you are unhappy with. Here are some guidelines.

We need to start with the basic elements of any outfits. Yes, our tops and bottoms. We want them to be one darker color. We also want them to have a clean cut and not be busy. Vertical lines should be emphasized as much as possible.

Dark colors tend to deemphasize the areas they cover. As such, focus on wearing those colors in your trouble spots. If your thighs bother you, dark slacks will help reduce any unwanted attention that they might otherwise attract.

To further the effect, you need to wear something that will shift the attention to your strongest assets. This is where you can add color and accessories. If you have a strong bust line, for example, a V neck is an excellent choice.

Do not forget to consider the way undergarments can make a difference. Bras come in many different styles with each creating a particular look. Use them to your advantage. The same goes for small pads in your shoulders.

The very material you wear can also play a role in looking thinner. As you can probably imagine, thin and sheer is the way to go if possible. Bulky cottons look, well, bulky and do nothing to emphasize the thinner you.

A common mistake many women make is to wear tighter clothes. This does not make you look thinner. If anything, it can enhance your negatives. A clean cut that allows cloth to move seamlessly over a trouble area is a much better look.

The overall look you want is something that is clean and hints at your curves. This is not a baggy dress or outfit. It is a clean, dark outfit with vertical lines and accessories that bring the eye to whatever area you want to emphasize.

Prints are a trouble area when trying to look thinner. Generally, they should be avoided. They tend to draw attention to areas that might not be your best and the focus can shift depending on the lighting you are in.

What if I absolutely must be able to wear prints? About the best compromise that can be reached is to wear them in a way that emphasizes your strengths. They may not help you look thinner, but it will really not matter.

To get that thinner look, just remember the basics when putting together you outfit. Darker clothing with vertical lines does the trick in most cases. Use accessories to move the focus around and you should be good to go.

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