Dress 10 Pounds Thinner (2024)

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by Selene Yeager and Diana Kelly
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Jeni Paolella Luciani has a knack for styling curvy women and has worked as a professional stylist on TV shows like More to Love, Tool Academy, A Double Shot at Love, and Dance Your Ass Off.

She says the most important thing with getting dressed is feeling comfortable with the way you look. "My job is to make someone feel amazing and confident when she walks out the door."

Use these tips from Luciani and Harriett Cole, creative director for Ebony magazine, to look slimmer instantly.

1. Wear the right bra.
Too often, women wear bras that let their breasts fall too low, making them look older, heavier, and short-waisted. Luciani recommends getting fitted for and investing in a good support bra."Undergarments are extremely important to your look," says Luciani. "Whenever I'm doing any sort of show or red carpet, I put my clients in Spanx. I always recommend wearing one size smaller than you think you should for best results. So if you think you'd wear a size C, get a size B."

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2. Use color strategically.
"Wear bright colors on your good features and dark colors on problem areas," advises Cole. "This lets you show off your best while camouflaging trouble spots."Luciani suggests her clients experiment with color on top. "Curvier women tend to go on the darker side and wear a lot of black and brown," she says. "I like bright greens, burnt orange, or a brighter blue. If you're not used to wearing a birght color, take smaller steps with dark blue. There's no reason to hide what you have and who you are."Your shirt should have a slim fit because a baggier top can add extra pounds, says Luciani. A wrap top is a flattering option to try.

3. Don't squeeze into too-tight clothes.
"Struggling to fit into clothes that are too small can actually make you look larger," says Cole. If you can't stand to buy larger sizes, cut out the tags when you get home!

4. Try a new style of jeans.
Believe it or not, Luciani loves putting her curvy clients into skinny jeans: "I think they're fantastic with high heels."She brought a pair of Torrid's jeans for Dance Your Ass Off show host and client Marissa Janet Winokur, who "nearly went into cardiac arrest" when she saw they were skinny jeans, Luciani says. "But now she loves them and wears them all the time."Luciani recommends staying away from features that add bulk, such as cargo pockets, extra zippers, and elastic waistbands.To slim your hips, try boot-cut pants. "Instead of being tight at the ankles, these pants flare slightly from the knee, making you look more balanced and slimmer in the hips," says Cole.

5. Pump up accessories.
It's hard to focus on any figure problems when a woman's wearing unusual, dangling earrings. Pick up some eye-catching accessories—scarves, pins, handbags, shoes. They'll help you look great before, during, and after you lose weight.Luciani recommends necklaces paired with a scoop-neck or V-neck shirt and using belts over shirts and dresses to accenuate the waistline.

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Selene Yeager and Diana Kelly

Selene Yeager is a top-selling professional health and fitness writer who lives what she writes as a NASM certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, Pn1 certified nutrition coach, pro licensed off road racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete.

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Dress 10 Pounds Thinner (2024)

FAQs

How many lbs to drop a dress size? ›

You can drop a dress size (anywhere from 10 to 15 pounds, or about an inch or two from your bust and hips) and be special-occasion slim in only six weeks. Our simple exercise and eating plan will show you how.

How to dress to look 20 lbs lighter? ›

How to Look 20 Pounds Thinner in Under Two Minutes
  1. Pay attention to vertical lines. These lines in seams, ...
  2. Steer clear of bulky fabrics like boucle and heavy wools. ...
  3. Keep embellishments to a minimum. ...
  4. To instantly appear more slender, try wearing the same. ...
  5. Don't wear clothes that are too large or too small.
Feb 15, 2010

What style of dress is the most slimming? ›

Wrap dresses are flattering on all body types as the cinched waist paired with the V-neck design enhances the hips and bust to give a slimming effect. Wrap dresses are a great staple for all year, but they are particularly popular during the spring and summer.

How should I dress to hide my belly fat? ›

Structured jackets, untucked shirts and monochromatic outfits divert attention from a thick midsection
  1. Wear bold attention-getting prints. ...
  2. Go for the flow-y dress. ...
  3. Wear one color head to toe. ...
  4. Let pants and a blazer do a tummy tuck. ...
  5. Untuck and stand up straight. ...
  6. Divert and deflect attention to your legs or shoulders.
Jul 7, 2022

What type of pants make you look slimmer? ›

I would recommend going for a slim/straight jean with some tapering. This is the best combination of fit, comfort and style. My go-to for this is Levi's 511 (slim) or a 513 (slim straight). Check if you can go for darker shades (black, navy blue etc.,) for a slimmer look.

What kind of tops make you look thinner? ›

V-necklines are one of the easiest details to look for when it comes to finding tops that can make you look slimmer. It's more of a subtle tip, but it works! Plus, V-neckline tops are abundant and pretty easy to find. V and scoop necks will definitely elongate your torso because they draw attention down your frame.

What color dress makes you look the skinniest? ›

Black never fails to make you look slim and elegant. Darker shades of colors like blue, purple and brown can also help to hide flaws and create a slimming illusion. On the other hand, lighter colors, like white and khaki, can add pounds and give the illusion of a larger frame.

How to dress slimmer and avoid looking fat? ›

11 Dress-Slim Tips That Work for All
  1. Buy new underwear. ...
  2. Choose a V-neck. ...
  3. Wear one color head to toe. ...
  4. Use bodysuits and swing tanks as smoothers. ...
  5. Stick to no-waist dresses for belly camouflage. ...
  6. Add some height. ...
  7. Only put volume where you need it most. ...
  8. Pair your plain black pants with a statement top.
Aug 27, 2020

What is the most universally flattering dress shape? ›

Here are just a few universally flattering looks that compliment any body type, shape or height.
  • A Line Dresses.
  • Trapeze Dress.
  • Shift Dresses.
  • Shift Dress with Sleeves.

What cut dress is best for big belly? ›

Yes, A-line dresses are suitable for concealing belly fat. As we mentioned before, A-line dresses have a fitted top that gradually flares out into a wider skirt. This creates a flattering shape that accentuates your waist and hips without highlighting your belly. A-line dresses are also versatile and easy to wear.

Do long sleeves make you look thinner? ›

Choose Tops with a V-neck

Other elements of this outfit promote the idea of a slender body: the long V-neck attracts the eyes vertically, making the silhouette seem longer (and not wider). The long sleeves also give the illusion of a slimmer figure.

What clothing makes you look thinner? ›

Black never fails to make you look slim and elegant. Darker shades of colors like blue, purple and brown can also help to hide flaws and create a slimming illusion. On the other hand, lighter colors, like white and khaki, can add pounds and give the illusion of a larger frame.

How much do you weigh if you wear a size 10? ›

If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip. She's five foot five or six inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.

How do I look thinner but weigh the same? ›

If you're doing cardio and strength training, you may build lean muscle tissue at the same time you're losing fat. In that case, the scale may not change even though your body composition is changing. It doesn't reflect your health. The scale can't tell the difference between fat and muscle.

Is losing 10 pounds a dress size? ›

To “drop a dress size” means losing anywhere from 3 to 10 pounds, depending on who's defining it. While it's possible to drop anywhere from 1 to 3 pounds healthfully in a week, dropping 10 pounds is not only improbable, it's also unhealthy, and can even backfire to make you gain weight.

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