10 Fashion tricks to make you look thinner

Skinny Mini: 10 Fashion tricks to make you look thinner

MF editorial team

08 Jul 2016

mis à jour le 11 July 2016 à 11:46

Yes, there are ways to look instantly slimmer without having to go on a crazy diet or lifting a finger at the gym.

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Belt your waist
One of the simplest tricks in the book is to throw a belt on your waist. By cinching the most narrow part of your midsection, this technique creates a slender shape on any loose-fitting garment.
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Pump it up
If you feel your legs need a little boost with a dress or a skirt, add some pumps or wedges to the mix—even the slightest heel can make a big difference in your muscle definition and She Knows notes that it can help give you better posture.
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Negative space
We all know that wearing black is supposed to make you look thinner, but you can use the color to your best advantage by wearing garments with dark shading on problem areas. A dress with a dark color lining the sides will instantly shave off some inches.
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Know your shape
Lyst has a collection of many of the trending dresses out there right now that cater to different body types. Know which cuts work best for your body. A-line dresses are great for hourglass shapes, and high-neck halters look great on triangular and athletic bodies.
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Accessorise with purpose
A long, pendant necklace does a great job of lengthening your torso. Similarly, dangly earrings frame your face and make your neck and collarbones appear much more dainty.
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Go vertical
If you choose to wear something patterned, make sure that pattern—whether it be stripes or a print—is arranged to go up and down your body, not horizontally. Having the eye line drawn vertically instead of across your body will make your physique look narrower.
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Buy/wear clothes that fit
Anything that squeezes you in certain places will automatically make you look like you are busting out of the garment. Even if it means having to go up a size, it’s important to wear clothing that fits you well. Wearing a medium instead of a small can actually make you look smaller when the fabric isn’t pulling.
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Find balance
If you want to offset a part of your figure that is wider than others, you need to balance out with the right silhouettes. Don’t wear super skinny jeans if you have curvy hips—instead, wear straight-legged denim with a little room.
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Dress for your height
If you are shorter, the length of your skirt or dress could be making you look thicker than you really are. A dress that cuts off your legs at the knees is not working in your favor. According to Real Simple your hem should hit the slimmest part of your leg
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Stand up straight
Lastly, the aura you give off has a lot to do with how you carry yourself. Stand up straight with your shoulders pinned back, and your overall figure will look much more trim. Be confident in your body!

Who says you need to hit the gym incessantly to look slim and trim? Of course, working out and eating right definitely help in the pursuit of looking thin, but for those times you aren’t feeling your thinnest and need a little confidence boost, look no further than your own closet.

There are plenty of little tricks you can employ to make you look thinner; no gym required! Whether it’s accentuating your best assets or minimising problem areas, these fashion tricks are sure to help you look thinner in seconds. Ready to learn how to drop those five pounds?

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