How to Dress to look slimmer and younger

1. A trench coat is the most slimming of styles
2. If you are pear-shaped, wearing shoulder pads can improve your outline
3. To counteract wide hips, wear darker shades from the waist down. Light colored tops are fine.
4. Close-fitted tops, tightly belted, are rarely flattering to a large bust. A V neckline is better than a round-necked top.
5. V necklines make your face and neck look longer
6. Horizontal strips will make you look wider – vertical lines are better
7. Single-breasted garments are far more slimming than double-breasted ones.
8. Double vents at the back of jackets add width.
9. Longish jackets which cover your hips may suit you better than shorter ones, particularly with trousers.
10. Experiment with skirt lengths – your ideal length for a straight skirt may differ from that for a fuller style.
11. Smooth materials are usually more flattering than fluffy ones, which can seem to add inches to your measurements.
12. Shoulders generally look better padded – but not too wide.
13. Don’t wear tight underwear – this can produce bulges under your clothes.
14. Full skirts with a smooth yoke over the hips are more slimming than those in which the fullness comes from the waistband
15. Avoid clinging jersey fabrics.
16. Trousers with straight, long lines are best – harem styles are not flattering.
17. Wear undergarments fits.
18. Avoid garments that provide no support.
19. Try body slimming garments.
20. Consider nylon stockings with a “control top” the next time you find yourself in a dress or skirt.
21. Buy right size clothes that fit you properly will flatter you.
22. Avoid boxy clothes
23. Also avoid clingy clothes
24. Stick with loose, flowing fabrics
25. Introduce a little black into your wardrobe.  Black has a slimming effect and can look especially nice on trousers, skirts, and dresses
26. Add some dark wash denim and other rich colors to your style.
27. Look for bold colors and patterns. Bold patterns can distract the eye and camouflage your outline, causing the observer to notice the item of clothing instead of your size
28. Try monochromatic color schemes. Large blocks of solid color draw the eye up and down rather than side to side.
29. Stock up on v-neck tops, V-necks and other vertical necklines draw the eye up and down, elongating and narrowing your torso.

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