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 How you look is going to be based on how you feel about yourself. You may be having a super figure, but if you keep worrying about a half-inch paunch - it is going to reflect on your appearance. You can look slimmer by just changing your dressing styles. All you have to do is be a little imaginative with colours and patterns and hey presto! You've cut a real slim silhouette.
Clinging fabrics are bad news for stout people as are tight fitting clothes. These only help in accentuating the bulge, wear fabrics that hang loose, with cuts that are not too tight. Crisp fabrics are best suited for over-weight people, since the fabric manages to keep its shape.
Avoid fancy cuts and necklines. V-shaped necks look neat. If you must add trimmings to the garment add them along the neckline. Scooped necklines and frills are a strict no-no.
If you are fond of sleeveless garments go in for straight cuts at the shoulder which makes the shoulders look naturally rounded, minus the darts and gathers.
If you are on the heavier side:
Do not wear broad belts that draw attention to a broad mid-riff
Avoid horizontal designs, bold/big designs and circles completely.
Stripes along the length of the outfit or `V' shaped stripes will help in cutting off inches from vision
Wear the darker colour below the waist and lighter one on top
Avoid contrasts, opt for a single colour instead. So rather than a white blouse and black skirt, opt for full black
A-lined outfits are best. Avoid frills, gathers and layers as far as possible
Avoid tuck-ins, go for blouse styles that can hang loose (if you have a paunch)
Wide neck-lines, particularly V-necks are great for heavy bust-lines and those with thick necks
Avoid fancy and jarring jewelry or accessories. Make sure that the jewelry is simple, small and elegant. Too much clutter only adds to the bulk.
Published on 29th June 2002
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