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Minimal Cost – No Exercise – Ways to Trim Pounds
Wardrobe choices can trim 10 to 15 visual pounds– INSTANTLY!
- Wear a “column of color” — one color head to toe.
Add a contrasting over-layer OPEN so the eye continues to follow the column underneath. - A scarf tied at the center front or a long necklace can add another slimming effect.
- Match your hose to both your hemline and shoe to avoid any horizontal color breaks.
- (If your back and feet can withstand it), a shoe with a “2” inch heel lifts and shapes the lower leg.
- Shoes with a lower vamp expose more of the foot, for a longer-legged look.
- Body-shaping panty hose with lycra, such as Spanx, can firm and smooth out any “lumps and bumps” on your lower body.
- A spandex-blend camisole worn over or instead of a bra can minimize back bulges.
- Wear a bra that lifts you. Supporting your bustline properly can subtract pounds from your figure as well as discomfort from your day.
- With an unstructured bodice or sweater, try adding a removable foam shoulder pad to balance any extra fullness in your hips, tummy, bust and/or upper arm.
- Try pushing up your sleeves. It moves the eye upward and away from your hips.
- Add earrings — at least the size of a dime– and if at all possible in your eye color to focus attention to your face.
- Make sure your fabrics are soft and drapeable, but not clingy.
- Use darker colors on the parts of your body you’d like to minimize.
- Use brighter, lighter colors on areas of your body you’d like to project.
- Say no to pleats. Flat front trousers are instant minimizers. They create an unfussy, unbroken line, making you appear taller and slimmer.
- Choose trouser styles with a zipper instead of a button front — they will make your tummy look flatter.
You’ll feel put-together and your confidence should soar. It WILL make a difference.