While it's always better to lose weight through healthy eating and exercise, there are plenty of things you can do to instantly shed a few pounds visually. This is great if you want a quick fix for a special event or just a little inspiration on looking skinnier day-to-day. Below, 13 ways to look slimmer instantly!
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1. Buy clothes that fit and dress for your type. I know it's tempting to buy an outfit in a smaller size in the hopes that it'll motivate you to lose weight, but wearing ill-fitting clothes only makes you look frumpy and doesn't flatter your current weight.
2. Get the right bra. Proper undies makes clothes look and feel so much better and a properly-fitting bra elongates your torso, leading to a more comfortable and confident you.
3. Black looks good on everybody. It eliminates shadows around your curvy body giving you a slimming effect, but feel free to add pops of color to bring attention to your assets.
4. Make your midsection look smaller by drawing attention elsewhere such as to your chest or hips. Ruffles and details around the chest and neck will make your boobs look bigger. You can also wear skirts that flare out from the hips.
5. Use accessories to your advantage. Draw the viewer's eyes to body parts you adore or trick them into thinking you're slimmer. Long necklaces, for example, will give the illusion that you're thinner.
6. Say yes to jeans, but opt for boot-cut styles to slim your hips. Say no to denims with bulky features like cargo pockets and extra zippers.
7. Bring attention to your natural waistline (the thinnest area around your waist) with a fun belt, texture, stitching, wrap knot, or other detailing.
8. Wear A-line skirts that hit at or just above the knee to get a pleasant outline. Note that empire waist styles could make your midsection seem bigger or lead rude people to ask when your nonexistent baby is due.
9. Vertical stripes give the illusion of a thinner and taller physique.
10. Avoid fabrics with big patterns as it can make you look like you have more mass than you actually do.
__11. __Shapewear like Spanx will control or enhance problem areas and help give you that gorgeous shape you're craving.
12. Rock those heels. They'll make you taller, appear slimmer, and your legs look longer.
13. Check your posture. Slumping causes you to look wider and stumpier because your belly is protruding and you're decreasing your length. So when you walk around the office, make you sure you've got the head held high. It'll also do wonders for how alert you feel.
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