Sometimes, the trick to looking slimmer isn’t in newfangled trends or weird shapewear that only leave you feeling more uncomfortable. After all, you want to feel your best without forgoing your comfort and confidence. Sometimes, these answers are already hanging in our closets.
Whether it’s a dress to cheat your figure or a belt that works wonders with everything, try these five slimming must-haves out. Try them out, and watch how they can automatically give you more defined curves.
This post first appeared on 26th June 2018.
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High-waisted trousers bring the focus to your true waistline, which is the smallest part of your body. It creates the illusion of a more defined waist, thus giving you a slimmer appearance.
Pants, $89.90, from H&M
A wrap dress essentially gives you an hourglass shape, which helps to cheat your body proportions and makes you look slimmer as well. The busy print does help to hide any bumps too.
Dress, $209, from Topshop
Pleats are a great way of drawing the eye up, so you look taller and slimmer effortlessly. Hike up your skirt to sit about 1cm above your waistline and you automatically create a more defined curve to your shape.
Skirt, $75, from Warehouse
The power of a well-tailored blazer cannot be more important. It helps to hide your bumps and gives you a nipped waist. If you don’t have a tailored blazer, then find one that you can throw a belt over for that same effect.
Blazer, $64 from Pomelo
Have a wider width waist belt on hand in case you need to cinch in a loose jacket or dress at the last minute.
Isabel Marant belt, $157, from THE OUTNET