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a few strategies can help you to achieve a sleek
and slimmer look without the dreaded tasks of
dieting and exercising. What you wear and how
you wear it are two essential avenues to
explore.
Lets tackle the issue of
how you wear your clothing. Contrary to the
belief that bigger clothing will disguise the
fact that your figure carries a few extra
pounds, it actually makes you look larger.
Wearing a size 14, when in fact you only wear a
size 12, may hide the fact that your tummy
boasts the same span of inches as your bust, but
it also makes you look like a size 14 with the
expense of imaginary pounds.
Equally incorrect is the fallacy that wearing a
smaller size will make your physique appear
smaller than it is. Wearing a size smaller than
you should shows off every extra bit of fat you
have. The correct clothing size may not take off
or hide those extra pounds, but it certainly
wont add any.
Possibly some of the best advice to looking
thinner echoes the words we often heard in our
childhood: stand up straight. With your
shoulders back, your head held high, and your
back straight, you will not only appear
self-confidant, but also thinner.
Now lets tackle the
issue of what you wear. Create an illusion of
slimness with a few easy to follow guidelines:
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Wear medium to
high heels to elongate your physique
and add length rather than pounds.
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Never wear pleats
if the tummy needs to keep itself
inconspicuous.
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If the legs and
thighs need a slimmer look, then wear
narrow cut pants. Baggy pants simply add
pounds to your appearance.
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Avoid unsightly
bunching up. Wear bias-cut skirts and
dresses that provide a smoother fit.
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Generous thighs
can readily be disguised by wearing a
straight skirt or dress that stops at
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Generous thighs
can also be disguised by wearing a
larger top and very streamlined pants.
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Boat-neck tops and
dresses, as well as small colorful
scarves, will draw the eyes upward and
away from the torso and thighs.
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Go for shaped outfits
rather than clingy. Clingy outfits do exactly
that - cling to every bit of bulge and show it
off for everyone to see.
Remember to express yourself in the best way
possible - hide your shortcomings, show off your
assets, and smile!
By Susan M. Keenan
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