Look slimmer instantly with these 10 clothing tips

If you’re anything like most of us, every now and then you probably also have those days when you just don't feel comfortable about your body. You feel bloated, you feel a couple of pounds heavier and you think that no clothing looks good wearing it. What to do on days like these?

Staying inside all day is probably not an option either. Fortunately, there are some handy tips to get you through a bad day. With these 10 clothing tips, you’re well on your way feeling comfortable again. During a bad day it is mainly about dressing tactically. If you tuck a small piece of your blouse or shirt into your pants, for example, it gives a slimming effect. Curious about more tips? Make sure to keep on reading!

1. Put on a jacket

A jacket is a great tool to help make you look slimmer. A jacket disguises the areas you most likely feel drag your appearance down the most, like a bloated belly. By wearing a jacket with a loose cut, you direct the attention to your legs. These will then appear longer and slimmer.

2. Wear shoulder pads

No, we're not talking about huge shoulder pads here. Choose a cute jacket with a thin padding or go for a tough biker jacket with extra shoulder pads. This will instantly create a slimmer figure.

3. Choose loose

Wear baggy jeans or oversized pants and your legs will look longer and slimmer. Or combine a large, wide sweater with tighter pants.

4. Go for a print

Prints are tactical slimming tools. Match a blouse with floral print with a good pair of slacks, a long pencil skirt or skinny jeans and you will feel wonderfully slim again.

5. Handy knotting

Tie a sweater around your waist. This way you draw attention to your waist, which looks much slimmer because of the sweater. Or make your long top or sweater blouse over up your belly. You might think that wearing a blouse is outdated, but they are actually very trendy. We are currently experiencing a huge revival of nineties fashion and of course, blouses are part of this resurgence.

6. Choose dark colors

It's a known fact that black dresses make you appear slimmer. Don't like wearing black? Then choose a cheerful dark color, such as dark green, brown or blue. By wearing a black top with dark pants or a skirt you achieve an optimal effect.

7. Go for thin fabrics

Go for 'slim' fabrics and avoid thick materials such as corduroy and tweed. Go for smooth, thin fabrics that feel comfortable. Thin fabrics have a slimming effect, whereas think fabrics could easily make you appear heavier than you actually are.

8. Wear the right size

Don't just pick the size you always wear, but choose it with care. Don't buy clothes that are too tight or too wide. These will not show your figure well. Try on a different size. Try on a garment in different sizes. By comparing sizes you will soon see which size looks best on you.

9. Go for length

Longer clothes make you look slimmer. Choose longer pants, or go for pants or skirts with a high waist. In these you will look taller and therefore slimmer.

10. Create a slimming hourglass effect

Emphasize your best points with a beautiful, flared skirt. It creates a slender waist and disguises the areas which most likely make you feel uncomfortable. Wear with it a pair of beautiful pumps to show off your slim ankles.

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