Wednesday, August 4, 2010

10 Style Secrets to Looking Slimmer

If you have a thick neck and broad shoulders: Give away your turtlenecks and donate those dangly earrings. Make the V-neck your neckline of choice, and most importantly, stand up straight and don't you dare hunch those shoulders!

If you have arm flap: The quickest, easiest fix here is to NEVER go sleeveless while wearing pants or jeans. When baring arms, it's always better to wear a skirt or a dress; that way, everyone will be looking at your legs!

If you have heavy calves: Stay away from leggings and short boots (and don't even think about wearing these two items together!) The best trick here is a new pair of shoes (that's right, I just gave you an excuse to go shoe shopping)! A pointy toe and some three-inch-plus stilettos and you'll be strutting those seemingly slim shins.

If you have a Buddha belly: Stay away from elastic- or drawstring-waist pants and skirts. For a special occasion always reach for A-line or sheath dresses. And a tailored single-breasted jacket will look sharp, sexy and sophisticated over almost anything.

If you have a back fat and a muffin top: Go out right now and buy a pair of jeans that fit! Nothing low-riding, nothing hip-hugging and nothing that you hope will fit in a month. And please keep your new jeans away from the dreaded dryer too.

If you have wide feet and ankles: Stay away from ankle straps and flats of any kind. Keep your ankles bare in a high heel the same shade as your leg and you'll look taller, thinner and better!

If you have wide hips and thighs: Can everyone say pencil skirt? Wear dark colors and straight lines on your bottom half. Stay away from pleats and side pockets and remember: micro-minis and shorts are only OK under the age of 25.

If you have a big booty: Stick to dark denim and preferably those with some stretch. Steer clear of anything too flashy like decorative pockets and bold white stitching. Most importantly, don't be afraid of shapewear; even Beyonce wears it.

If you have a wide face: Add some body to your hair by never parting it down the middle. Then add some bangs and make sure to shape and groom those brows. You'll look thinner in minutes!

If you have a big bust: No. 1: Get the right bra. You should be fitted at least once a year and you should throw out any bras that are stretched out. A rule of thumb: only 100 washings -- and that means by hand. Keep away from the washer and -- worst of all -- the dreaded dryer.

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