How To Look Pounds Lighter By Dressing Slimmer

Those holidays and summer weekends are just great for chilling out, but they tend to involve (or revolve around) lots of eating and drinking - or mine do in any case. Unfortunately I also find that in the summer I'm much less inclined to pound the streets in my running shoes or go and sweat it out at the gym after work when sunny evenings in the park or the beer garden are calling. So can what clothes we wear and how we wear them hide those few extra pounds gained - without wearing a tent dress that is? I think following a few style tips can definitely disguise those unwanted curves and create a great summer look.

Colours and Styles

  • We've all heard it - darker colours are slimming - but they can be mixed and matched with the latest floral patterns, for instance a dark skirt or pants teamed with a patterned top will slim down the hips and bum.
  • If the heat is on, don't go for fabrics which cling too much - nothing looks less flattering than a tight lycra top on a hot day - especially when the tummy might not be as toned as it could be.
  • Don't wear flared or pleated skirts which add unwanted bulk to certain rear areas.
  • Stay away from high waisted skirts or trousers which pull you in around the middle accentuating your tummy - go for styles which skirt the hips such as princess line dresses or low waisted jeans, allowing your waistline to flow naturally.
  • Wearing black footless tights as in the picture with a short dress hides wobbly thighs and slims down knees.

What's The Best Underwear To Hide Those Curves?

  • Fantastically there is the Spanx Bodyshaper - this amazing underwear item for women (which has been seen being worn by such icons of style as SJP and Beyonce) keeps unwanted curves in check. It's a high-waisted bodyshaper which smoothes over the tummy, hips and thighs (sigh..).

Drawing Attention to Your Best Features

  • If you have fantastic legs or elegant arms make sure you show them off with shorter skirts or sleeveless tops - no one will notice any little unwanted bumps or curves in other places.
  • Accessorise your outfit - a gorgeous necklace, scarf or pashmina over a black outfit looks very slimming, elegant and stylish.