Here are a few more of my tried-and-true tips that will make your silhouette seem slimmer in seconds.
- Short sleeves seem to get shorter every year and this just doesn't do plus size ladies any favors. Three quarter length sleeves are far more flattering for those of us with the jiggles from the elbow up. They offer plenty of coverage and yet are stylish enough to keep from looking like a camouflage technique!
- It's super simple, stylish and sexy ... what is it? A deep v-neck. Tees and tops with a plunging v-neck will do wonders to make you look slimmer. Plus they're a great chance to show off all your favorite chunky necklaces or delicate beads ... and great accessories detract from problem spots, too.
- As tempting as stretch fabrics may seem (they fit when you've been good and when you've been bad!), they often end up highlighting the very areas you'd rather mask. Nothing points out problem spots like wrapping them in spandex.
- This is one of my personal pet peeves, but tank tops left my wardrobe the moment I stepped into my first plus size and until my arms look more like appendages than Jello, they're not coming back.
To keep your cool, try tops with cap sleeves instead. They're trendy and fashionable, yet they offer a little more coverage than sleeveless tops.
- Going strapless? You're a braver girl than I ... and more power to you! Now, just be sure to find a dress that's supportive with structure in the bodice area so things stay right where they should be. For a classic look (and a little more coverage), wrap a colorful pashmina around your shoulders.
- Avoid high necklines like turtlenecks, mock turtlenecks, or even crew neck tees. High necks emphasize an ample bust like neon arrows pointing towards it. Wear a cardigan or a tailored jacket over these type of tops for an elongating effect.
- Being a little heavier in the lower hemisphere than you used to be shouldn't mean you have to swear off skirts. Look for A-line shapes (fitted at the waist; flared at the bottom) and you'll keep a troublesome touche under wraps while still looking ultra-girly. Just be sure to avoid pleats like the plague -- they'll magnify everything they cover!
