If you've decided to slim your figure, here's how to do it by dressing to flatter yourself or following a program to actually lose weight.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Enhance Your Body
Step 1. Dress according to your body type, respecting your natural shape, so you can appear naturally slimmer
Whatever type it is, remember to wear clothes that fit your size. Those that are too loose will make you look fuller and won't emphasize your shapes.
- If you have an apple-shaped body, you tend to gain weight in the belly area. You should therefore accentuate the chest and extremities and hide the stomach area. Wear items with a soft fall in the belly area and close to the rest of the body. An example of an outfit? An empire-style sweater paired with a pair of skinny jeans.
- If your figure is a rectangle, then the hips, waist and shoulders are approximately the same width. In this case, it is necessary to give the impression of having curves and to make the waistline appear slimmer. Wear pieces that are tight at the waist and wider at the hips. You could wear a tight top with a belt at the waist and a full skirt.
- If your body is in the shape of a triangle, your shoulders are wide while your hips are narrow. While this figure tends to appear naturally slim, you should still ensure greater width in the hip area. Avoid puff-sleeved sweaters and wear flared skirts.
- If your body is hourglass, this means you have a slim waist and wider hips and bust. It highlights its proportions by highlighting the waistline. Wear tight tops and skinny jeans and accent the waist with a belt.
- If you have a pear-shaped body, the waist is narrow while the hips are wide. You may want to add more volume to the upper body and take the emphasis off the lower body. Thus, you will create greater balance and the focus will be on your life. You could wear a fitted jacket and cigarette pants without pockets.
Step 2. Stand straight
Having good posture works wonders on the appearance of your body, so improve it.
Method 2 of 4: Cosmetic Tricks
Step 1. The makeup allows you to give more depth to the face and to emphasize its most beautiful parts, thinning it and distracting attention from its roundness
Contouring is a foolproof method, but you can also paint your lips with bright colors to distract attention from the double chin.
Don't go overboard with your makeup, or the final effect will be unnatural. Use a foundation suitable for your complexion and apply a veil. As for the other products, choose the ones that suit your clothes, hair and skin
Step 2. Get a tan to create highlights and shadows on your body:
you will look leaner and fitter. Although the highlights and shadows of clothing are difficult to control (which is why black serves to hide problem areas), you can do something about tanning. Can't you sunbathe? Use self tanners.
- Again, don't overdo it. The self-tanner should be applied sparingly so as not to run the risk of seeing streaks or having an orange complexion. Your goal is to create a play of light and shadow.
- If you are inexperienced, go to a salon. Avoid the lamps and opt for the spray.
Method 3 of 4: Style Tactics
Step 1. Accessories help slim the figure and create flattering proportions
The high quality ones generally do a better job than the lower quality ones.
- Use supportive underwear. One of the most popular brands is Spanx. Slimming underwear helps you distribute the bumps to make you look slimmer. Before you buy it, make sure it fits snugly. It is ideal when worn under dresses, skirts and trousers. A variety of shapes are available to suit different body types.
- Choose the right size bra. If it is too small, it will create lumps. If it is too large, the breasts will appear saggy and the waist wider. The perfect bra makes you look slimmer and makes you feel comfortable. Some stores, such as Macy's and Victoria's Secret, take measurements for customers free of charge in the privacy of the dressing rooms.
- Wear high heels to make your legs and body look slimmer. As a result, the figure will look slimmer. High heels allow many women to have better posture and to pull their hips in, creating a rounder butt. Brightly colored footwear draws attention to lean legs and distracts it from a fuller tummy.
- Put on the right jewelry. Long necklaces can lengthen the figure. Avoid large or baggy earrings if you have a large or full face, as they will accentuate this feature.
- Wear a belt to highlight your waist. You can choose a wide or thin one according to your outfit.
Step 2. Use clothing colors and patterns wisely, which play a vital role in the external perception of our body
You can use the human eye to your advantage to look slimmer:
- Dress in black to reduce the possibility of seeing shadows on your clothing pieces. Shadows create depth, therefore, by eliminating them, you will look leaner. Don't just dress in black though.
- Wear brightly colored clothing to emphasize the leaner sections of the body and distract from the fuller ones. A brightly colored belt will stand out a thin waist and such a sweater will draw attention away from the wide hips.
- Choose the lines well, which, depending on their direction, can give rise to a leaner or fuller figure. The vertical ones create an impression of length, while the horizontal ones of width, so they should be avoided in the areas you want to make you look thinner. Use them strategically to create a balance; for example, you can use them to make small breasts look bigger and narrow hips look wider (and waistline slimmer). Opt for vertical ones on pants, leggings, and stockings to make your legs look long and slender.
- Choose your polka dots and other motifs carefully. As they attract attention, use them to emphasize the parts of the body you prefer. The larger patterns also create a fuller appearance, so use the more delicate prints on the areas you want to streamline.
Step 3. Move the focus to where you want it to be
You can achieve this by mixing clothes, makeup, hair and shoes.
- Use bright colors and bold prints, which, as stated earlier, draw attention to your best traits. A brightly colored belt can highlight a slim waist. A fitted top can call attention to a well-proportioned bust. High heels in bright colors accentuate the legs. However, both colors and patterns should fit your body, so don't argue with your own colors and style.
- Choose your hairstyles well. Hair exerts a great influence on the shape of the face. Avoid straight bangs so as not to make it appear wider and lengths that reach the jaw so as not to focus attention on the double chin. Go for long hair, which tapers the face and draws attention to itself.
Method 4 of 4: Lose weight
Step 1. If you have decided to lose weight, you need to be sure that you have made this decision for your own good
This is a long and arduous process, so you will have to do it for yourself first.
- Eat well. Maybe you always hear this, but there is no more valid advice. Do not ingest more calories than your needs and consume the necessary nutrients so as not to feel tired and hungry due to the lack of suitable fuel for your body. Eating healthy and balanced will make you feel good. Avoid nutrient-free foods and drinks, such as potato chips, candy, and soda as much as possible. These empty calories are not healthy and will only make you fat.
- Exercise. It's not always fun, particularly when you're out of shape, but it will help you feel better and make sure the amount of calories you eat is proportional to the energy your body uses throughout the day. You don't even have to kill yourself in the gym - walking more and taking the stairs instead of taking the elevator are a good start. Take advantage of all the possibilities to move around a bit. You can do squats while you wait for dinner to be ready or do some planks in the morning, before a shower.
Step 2. Never starve
Fats are also needed! The body uses them to store nutrients and distributes them when we are not eating because we are sick or have no food available. We need nutrients to live, so don't deprive yourself of them if you don't want to get sick or feel tired all the time.
- Eat healthy snacks to stay healthy and not gain weight. These foods contain a lot of nutrients and very little bad fats. Opt for those high in protein, which will give you energy, for fresh fruit and vegetables, for cottage cheese and dried fruit.
- Not eating is counterproductive. If we deprive ourselves of food for prolonged periods or if we don't consume enough, our metabolism changes. The body responds to the lack of nutrition by creating more fat in order to store more nutrients.
Step 3. Talk to an expert
There is nothing wrong with asking for help. You can discuss your weight with a doctor to understand how to keep your body fit. A dietician will be able to prescribe a suitable diet for you and a fitness expert will advise you on the right exercises.
