Dressing to Look Slimmer
Sometimes when you embark on a weight loss program it helps to dress to look slimmer. This is not only good for your self-esteem but it can also help be a motivating factor when it comes to giving you the discipline to stick with those healthy life style changes. Of course you need to only take this article seriously if you are frightened of being judged by other people. Hopefully you are proud of your body no matter what size it is and will resolve to take care of it no matter what you are wearing. Still it is within the scope of human nature to feel insecure, especially when you feel fat and its time to go to the gym.
Many overweight people simply do not embark on a work out program as they are afraid of looking bad in a gymsuit or sweatsuit. Nowadays you can buy gymsuits that are more like a pair of yoga pants plus a t-shirt. The pants are low waisted, which causes a potbelly to look smaller. The tops also are longer and tend to have longer sleeves to conceal fatter looking arms.
In the swimsuit department you will now find all kinds of different slimming styles including swimsuits that look like dresses and tannins which look like a suit with a muscle shirt over it (only less see through.) Wrap around bathing suits can also have a slimming effect on the body. If you are self conscious about your legs you can also buy a wrap and wear it like a skirt until you get to the “safety” of the change room. For overweight men bathing suits that are more like large boxers are also a better option than that Borat style yellow Speedo.
There are also some tricks that you can use to look slimmer when it comes to your every day wear as well. For instance both men and women who are a tad large should stay away form t-shirts that are short sleeved or cap sleeved. This has the effect of showcasing large or droopy underarms with wings. Instead opt for shirts with three quarter length sleeves. Long sleeves are also a good choice if weather permits.
Overweight women should also always wear a bra. This is because drooping breasts make you look a lot fuller in the body. Once you lift the breasts your upper body tends to look slimmer and tighter in general. You can also buy body slimming underwear made out of Lycra by reputable companies like Spanks. These types of undergarments, which aren’t at all like the old fashioned girdles from yesteryear, can really help smooth out and shape your body.
When it comes to jeans, the style known as low cut, low-waited or low rise looks best on fat or pear shaped people. This is because these jeans sit well below a potbelly, which in turn lengthens your body’s silhouette. Jeans that have a looser cut and a slight flare also look better on people who are heavier.
Whether you are considering a pair of jeans or a pair of regular dress pants you should also avoid “mom pants.” Mom Pants have an elastic waist. Clothes with an elastic waist send the message to others that you are fat so try to find a pair of pants with a fitted waist whenever you can. You should also avoid pants with too many back pockets, pocket flaps or pleats as these add bulk to the outline of your body.
When choosing fabrics make sure the grain of it or the pattern of it always runs vertically up and down the body as this vertical striping effect creates the illusion of a thinner body. Horizontal stripes can make a person look fatter than they really are. In general it is also true that the darker the fabric is in color, the slimmer you are likely to look. However dressing in black as so become the uniform of the fatter woman that even wearing it head to toe might indicate that you are overweight!
Another trick to making your body look slimmer is to wear accessories that are slightly oversized. Rings, watches, purses and belts can all be a little bigger in dimension in usual. This tricks the eye into making you look slimmer.
Another clue to dressing to look slimmer is to always buy a size that is a bit big for you. For instance if you are a size 16, buy a size 18. Clothes that hang a little looser on the body always have the effect of making a person look slimmer.