So you have a wedding to go to but you didn’t start dieting and working out 3 months ahead of time like you promised yourself you would? Or you have an ultra-sexy Halloween costume that you bought last November and NEED to fit into by next week? There is no need to set up a tent at your gym or become an uber-bitch from only drinking cucumber juice for every meal.
Here are 8 fast and easy tips to put to use that will help you look thinner, but most of all, confident for that big occasion:
Wear shoes with pointy toes and heels
Long, pointed lines give the illusion of a longer and thinner leg
Show some cleavage
When all that is exposed is a peek at the girls, nobody’s eyes will be wandering to your midsection or thighs
Become friends with Spanx
There is no shame in using this wonderful shapewear to tuck things in and be certain that they will not fall back out throughout the night
Wear one color
When colors are chopped up between the top and bottom, the eye is forced to look to the point of change i.e. your stomach or arms
Fake it til you make it
A spray tan or bronzer lotion will even out your skin tone and instantly create a glowing look that is sure to make people wonder where you just got back from vacationing
Wear your hair out of your face
Wearing your hair in a classic updo will create a streamline effect for your face and being out your cheekbones
Make sure your undergarments fit
A correctly fitting bra and underwear can make a world of difference. They can make you stand up straighter and eliminate the ugly bulge of a too-small pair of underwear and bra. Invest in no-show or no-line items made from a thin and smooth material.
Throw a jacket over it
A blazer or sports coat is easy to throw on, comes in different thicknesses and will never go out of style. They are great for covering trouble areas like arms and midsections without looking like you are trying to cover them purposely.
What other tips do you have for dressing thinner?
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orchid / 191 posts
these are SO true, especially the hair and tan one. unfortunately i’m not capable of either due to horrible skin but i’m not up for caring atm
wearing a belt around your waist i suppose could work and skirts/dresses that flare out at the bottom?
basically wear subtle colours if you don’t want to attract attention to yourself – and stockings always make me feel thinner
guest
Buy clothing that fit properly. Things that are too big or too small can make you look bigger than you are.
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My goodness this is terrible advice. Show your boobs so everyone is staring at them instead of the rest of you! Slather your body in chemicals so you look unnatural like everyone expects you to! I don’t understand why you need to trick people into thinking you’re thin, why is it a bad thing to not be thin? Hell every body type is beautiful no matter what size you are.
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In other words, show your boobs and turn yourself the colour of Snooki from Jersey Shore so that people don’t pay attention to the rest of you. Lovely :/
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Wow, instead of going to such great lengths to trick people into thinking you’re thin and putting a disguise over yourself, why not just simply EAT HEALTHY and GO OUTSIDE AND EXERCISE. Honestly, how hard is that? It’s not, so long as you put in the work and dedication. Are people that really lazy that they’d rather do all of this before actually obtaining a healthy lifestyle?
orchid / 197 posts
or perhaps exhibiting confidence in yourself instead of trying to hide who you are.
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Wow, people are really overreacting to this.
guest
i use the cleavage trick all the time. having big boobs is the only good thing about being overweight..
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<li class=”itemsubmitter”>surveys_fortheteenageesoul@xanga i dot think that this is for people who are overly on the large side, what if your having a day where your bloated, or things just aren’t fitting right, or you ate to much. She has great feel good tips, a good bronzer, = nice glow = compliments! if i had huge boob’s cleavage would be my go to method.
overall good tips.. !!!
cherry blossom / 27 posts
@emptyabyss@xanga - agree!!
cherry blossom / 27 posts
@XxQuT3nShYxXBX@xanga - thank you! I appreciate your positive comments
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@Angelica - Why don’t you respond to the criticism at hand? Lovelyish writers or contributers ALWAYS do this. Stop. Stop taking it so personally. No, no one is attacking you. But they’ve made comments about a piece you’ve written, respond to them and you might actually LEARN something. I know you might be apprehensive or defensive feeling but keep in mind…
These girls (or guys) are your AUDIENCE – They are WHO YOU ARE WRITING FOR and WHO IS GOING TO BE READING YOUR STUFF.
So instead of only responding to people who see things your way, why not start a conversation with those who do not? Lovelyish writers need to start acting in a more professional manner. And ignoring obvious criticisms in favour of those who praise you… is extremely unprofessional and inexcusable.
You are writing for Lovelyish, so there’s a presumption you actually care about the intended audience. Well, most of us aren’t happy. Comment back. Write another piece in your own defence. Why would you not want to? Write a piece now about why you feel girl’s need a piece about how to look thinner… Why you wrote this particular article and what you were trying to say.
It’s not hard. You would benefit and so would everyone else. Thanks.
cherry blossom / 27 posts
@kissmycouturex@xanga - I appreciate and respect all comments that I receive and I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but I do not however want to spend time trying to convince those who criticize my posts to see things my way; this could result in useless arguing and that to me is what is unprofessional. I have written my posts with the intent to entertain, give tips, or inform, but some take them very personally as if I am making them live their lives by my standards.
I apologize if you disagree with the way I handle my responses, but I have realized that I am never going to be able to please everyone 100%. The fact that you and other people have taken the time to read and comment on my posts gives me all the satisfaction that I need. Again, I appreciate your comment and apologize that our views do not match up. On behalf of the lovelyish team, I hope you continue reading our posts and have fun doing so.
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“Fake it til you make it” – LOL, great advice