Since spring is arriving soon, it’s time for me to start storing the winter coats and chunky sweaters — you know, all the
extra clothing that hides my muffin tops and back fat. To help jump start my slender summer shape, Style Expert Jene’ Luciani and bestselling author of the Bra Book, gave me some tips on how to look seven pounds thinner in an instant. “Just getting the proper fitting bra can take pounds off your figure instantly,” Jene’ shared. But there are also some other easy ways to trim your figure, without having to hit the treadmill.
Keep these seven slimming secrets in mind:
1. Beat Up the Muffin Man: If your underwear or bra is too tight, it can give you that muffin-top appearance or back fat that can make you appear larger than you are.
2. Get Waisted: Adding a belt to highlight your waist – the thinnest part on most women’s bodies -can instantly make you look seven pounds thinner. Creating curves can often draw the attention to the waistline creating a slimmer and sexier style.
3. Boost Your Humps: Whether it’s your boobs or your butt, whatever your best feature, flaunt it. “Wearing something that flatters your figure best will draw more attention to those areas you’re proud of,” says the author.
4. Smooth Your Lumps: Smooth out lumps and bumps with a body shaper that sucks you in and tightens you up in all the right places. “Not only does it instantly make you look thinner, it also hides the cellulite and bulges you try endlessly to get rid of,” said Jene’. Black Beauties, I must admit, I am a HUGE fan of shape wear and I wear it almost every day. My new addiction is a shapewear line called Sculptz . This line is so comfortable that I can wear it all day and it also comes in fun colors. It is not your grandma’s underwear.
5. Get High-er : “Heightening those heels can lengthen the look of your legs and give you a slimmer appearance. A good investment piece for spring that every woman should own is a pair of leg-lengthening, pointy toe, nude pumps. That’s the key to looking longer and leaner!
6. The Wrong Ruffles: Avoid bulky fabrics and ruffles in “all the wrong places.” The last thing you want to do is bring attention to trouble spots. Instead, opt for a fitted, hi-waisted pencil skirt, with some ruffle detailing on the hem.
7. Shine Bright, not Badly: Fabrics with sheen may seem sexy, but can really pack on the unwanted pounds. Also, we all love white pants for spring but if you’re heavier on the bottom, stick to a nice tailored trouser, as opposed to a white pair of skinny jeans, which can make you appear heavier. It’s also good to avoid big prints (which make you look BIGGER) and pay attention to details like neckline and the ‘rise’ on your pants.
The Bra Book is available now at major bookstores nationwide and online retailers.
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