How Structured Outfit Looks Sknnier

1. Buy the right size. Clothes that are too tight will show every flaw and excess pound your body has, and clothes that are too baggy will make it look heavier than you actually are. Only clothes that fit you properly will flatter you.
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Avoid boxy clothing. Stiff, uncompromising fabrics in straight “box” cuts usually make people look heavier than they are. These fabrics are especially hard to deal with in jackets and other tops.
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Also avoid clingy clothes. Tight, spandex-like material will cling to your body and show every roll and fold you have. When you want to look skinnier, you should deemphasize excess fat instead of showing it.
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Stick with loose, flowing fabrics. Materials that lightly drape over your frame are the best way to go since they have enough structure to follow along your body's contours without smothering them.
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Introduce a little black into your wardrobe.
Introduce a little black into your wardrobe.
Introduce a little black into your wardrobe. Black has a slimming effect and can look especially nice on trousers, skirts, and dresses. Do not overdo it, however. Too much black can easily create a drab, depressing look, so you should pair it with other colors.
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Add some dark wash denim and other rich colors to your style.
Add some dark wash denim and other rich colors to your style.
Add some dark wash denim and other rich colors to your style. Most dark colors have a slimming effect similar to the effect created by wearing black. A good way to bring color and interest into your wardrobe is by including a variety of rich colors, from deep plum to dark olive and navy blue to chocolate brown.
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Look for bold colors and patterns. Bold patterns can distract the eye and camouflage your outline, causing and observer to notice the item of clothing instead of your size. Choose patterns in bright or deep colors, though, since patterns in light colors may actually draw further attention to your imperfections and make you look larger.
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Try monochromatic color schemes. Large blocks of solid color draw the eye up and down rather than side to side. As a result, the eye takes in more height than width, causing you to appear thinner and taller. Try wearing a dress in a solid color or a deep blue top with dark wash jeans.
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Stock up on v-neck tops.
Stock up on v-neck tops.
Stock up on v-neck tops. V-necks and other vertical necklines draw the eye up and down, elongating and narrowing your torso. Avoid horizontal necklines, like crew necks and boat necks, since these may make your shoulders and bust look wider.
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Opt for vertical details and avoid horizontal details.
Opt for vertical details and avoid horizontal details.
Opt for vertical details and avoid horizontal details. Think pinstripes, pleats, and vertical zippers, and avoid horizontal stripes or rows of embellishments. Vertical details prompt the eye to look up and down instead of side to side, which helps create the illusion of slenderness.
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Balance out your legs with flared pants.
Balance out your legs with flared pants.
Balance out your legs with flared pants. Look for straight-leg, boot-cut, and other pant styles with a slight flare. These styles deemphasize any thickness in your upper leg, creating an overall leaner look. Avoid skinny jeans and other trousers with a tapered leg, since these may only make you look top heavy.
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Look for A-line, knee-length skirts. A-line skirts are fitted at the hip and upper thigh, but flare out toward the knee, creating a balanced look that prevents your legs from looking thick and top heavy. Knee-length skirts are the most universally flattering, but many mid-calf styles may also work well depending on your height.
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Hide problem areas.
Hide problem areas.
Hide problem areas. For instance, if you carry excess weight in your stomach, look for tunics and wrap tops that glide over your stomach without drawing attention to it. Lean toward clothing that carefully masks your problem areas without adding too much bulk.
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Avoid placing details over your problem areas. If you carry excess weight in your thighs, look for bottoms with few pockets and no embellishments on the hip. Details draw attention, and any part of your body covered in visual detailing will look more noticeable and wider.
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Accentuate your positive features.
Accentuate your positive features.
Accentuate your positive features. If you have firm legs, show them off by raising your skirt's hemline a few inches. If you have a well-defined waist, look for nipped waistlines and belts that really call attention to it. By drawing attention to the most slender parts of your body, you create the illusion of overall slenderness.