I've rediscovered the Readers Digest while waiting for my husband's many root canals visits at the local dentist recently. An interesting article by Joe Kita in the April 2009 issue p. 123-131 caught my eye...How to Hide Anything...from your personal info on the Internet to a few extra pounds on your hips. . Now that just about sums up all of our concerns doesn't it? Just kidding.
As I'm loosing a few pounds, I'm starting to take more interest in my clothes and appearance so I decided to peruse the articles for some tidbits for my blog and my own use. It's easy to look 10-15 pounds lighter by following these ideas: lay off the looser clothes look (as in BAGGY)-wear tailored but not tight outfits, bisect with a belt-it creates a shorter torso and a longer leg line which makes you look taller and leaner.
As I'm loosing a few pounds, I'm starting to take more interest in my clothes and appearance so I decided to peruse the articles for some tidbits for my blog and my own use. It's easy to look 10-15 pounds lighter by following these ideas: lay off the looser clothes look (as in BAGGY)-wear tailored but not tight outfits, bisect with a belt-it creates a shorter torso and a longer leg line which makes you look taller and leaner.
The same logic applies to shirts, instead of letting them hang around your thighs, keep them at the top of your hips or higher to preserve a slimming leg line.
If you're not happy with your bottom half, don't wear bold bracelets that call attention to it when your arms are down. Instead, wear a bold necklace or earrings that draw the focus upward, and lastly consider a car coat that hits above the knee and is tailored at the shoulder. Then wear it open in order to recreate a strong vertical line to give you a nice slimming silhouette. Just a few ideas to try out as we all celebrate SPRING'S arrival.
This spring I may have to break down and buy some new items. I've been holding off until the "fashion" of the moment switches back to something I like, but it ain't happenin' fast enough!
ReplyDeleteI must admit...the one good thing that came out of my back problems is that I easily lost 20 lbs. No longer have to worry about "hiding" the extra weight.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! I do all my shopping these days at Goodwill and Value Village -- amazing what great finds! I'll keep these tips in mind on my next trip!
ReplyDeleteThose are some good suggestions. I love the Readers Digest..there is always something interesting to read..
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post. I needed this advice. I tend to dress like someone's little sister--always in oversized gear!
ReplyDeleteYeah... done each and everyone of these. For a long, long time, actually. I'm sad to say... they do work... I do look a tad slimmer dressed as you suggest than I do in sweats and other loose clothing. However, I still look chunky. Well, okay... fat. Only so much can be done for some of us... or all of me... I'm afraid. I resemble a barbecue grill under a well fitted cover.
ReplyDelete