We know very well that the best way to lose those extra pounds and tighten your body is through regular exercise and a healthy diet. But sometimes you need to lose weight immediately and noticeably. What if there are no magic spells, magic wands and super effective diets? It turns out that the right outfit can make the body slimmer and more attractive. Here are some tips to help you use color, shape, size and accessories correctly to look at least 5 kilos slimmer.

Choosing the right size

For you to look your best, every piece of clothing needs to fit perfectly. No more or less, namely perfect. To do this, you need to know your size and never settle for less. Always try on clothes before buying them. If none of the sizes fit perfectly, take the one that is slightly looser, then the purchased item can be sutured.

The same rule applies to underwear. Breast size may vary depending on the circumstances, but the size of old bras remains the same. This implies folds and wrinkles where everything should be smooth.

We use slimming underwear

Slimming underwear, especially properly selected, helps to hide small imperfections and tighten the figure. You don't have to look for something that will radically change your body, just raise your chest a little, tighten your hips and make your stomach flatter. Whether it's a single piece, a bustier or a shorts, or a one-piece body with a slimming effect.

In the case of shaping underwear, choosing the right size is just as important as with outerwear. It is best to avoid small sizes, because it is not only ugly, but also harmful to internal organs. Try to choose seamless underwear with a strong slimming effect around the abdomen and waist.

Keeping track of the correct length

Jeans and trousers should cover the ankle and fall below a maximum of two centimeters. If trousers or jeans are loose fit and are worn in tandem with high-heeled shoes, then their length can reach the middle of the heel. It is best to choose trousers in dark colors, slightly tapered at the bottom and without ironed arrows.

Pencil skirts should be slightly above or below the knee. If they are shorter, then the legs will appear thick, if longer, then short. Try to avoid items such as capri breeches, long and baggy shorts, and shapeless mid-calf skirts.

Giving a high waist chance

You can experiment with dark and skinny jeans at the high waist. Thanks to this cut, they visually lengthen the legs, especially if a shirt, blouse or T-shirt is tucked into them. To make these jeans look stylish and relevant, try to avoid jeggings and choose those models that are quite a bit higher than the navel.

Choosing the right accessories and shoes

Heeled shoes visually tighten and slim the figure, and if you choose a beige model with a pointed nose, they will also visually lengthen your legs. To look a little slimmer, it is better to opt for long necklaces and earrings - they will emphasize the vertical lines of the body.

We are not afraid of a monochrome look

Everyone knows that an all-black outfit can be very stylish. However, this compliment is not limited to black clothing. Any one-color combination (preferably dark) can emphasize the outlines of the figure and give harmony and lightness to the silhouette. Try giving dark greens, burgundy and blues a chance. The result may surprise you.

Choosing the right A-line dress

The perfect A-line flare will add or hide the volume of the hips, as needed, and at the same time accentuate the waist. The ideal length for any A-line garment, be it a dress or a skirt, is just above the knee.

We use thin straps

For loose tunics or shirts, thin leather straps are ideal. They will add subtlety to the figure and accentuate the waist. Try to avoid wide belts because they cut the silhouette in half and eat up the height.

Forget about huge bags

Few types of figures fit a huge, moreover, heavy bag. If you are not going to the market, try to bring a small stylish bag, a handbag with a strap or a clutch.

We monitor the length of the sleeves

The ideal length is a three-quarter sleeve; it visually makes the arms thinner and longer. The long sleeve should go down to the wrist, but not cover it.

Choosing the right drawings and prints

Everyone knows that the vertical stripe slims, and the horizontal stripes are fat. But the choice doesn't stop there. Stripes can be combined, for example, if you have narrow shoulders and small chest, then the top can be in a horizontal strip. At the same time, the diagonal stripes are slimmer thanks to the emphasis on the waist.

Don't forget about winter clothes

Severe cold does not mean that you can forget about beauty and style. Coats and down jackets and other outerwear look best if they are slightly fitted and reach mid-thigh or 5-7 centimeters above the knee.

Not every girl is ready to exhaust herself with diets, just to squeeze into fashionable jeans. Stylists are ready to support her: to look sophisticated and luxurious, it is not necessary to lose weight.

It is enough to remember two dozen tricks and get clothes that slim the figure.

What is your size?

The first commandment of any stylist trying to remove “visual excess weight” from his client is: never buy clothes of someone else's size.

Too narrow things are covered and ironically emphasize every fold. And large-sized wardrobe items (the so-called "oversized") look fashionable only on thin women, but on donuts they look like a bag.

How do you know if your pants are exactly the right size for you? Slide your finger between the fabric and the skin: if it does not fit, ask the seller for L instead of M. If the entire palm passes, go down in size.

Large wardrobe for small waist

Clothing without applied gloss makes the figure slim, so ladies with excess should refuse lace frills, flounces, ruffles, appliqués and other lush decor.

Any silky gloss will visually add extra centimeters, as well as a large pattern on the fabric (like a cage, peas and the notorious "leopard").

But the drapery, which designers scold so much, is not always bad. Skillfully gathered fabric can act as a “distraction” and shift the attention of others from the belly to the neckline. The same superpower has a V-neck on a top or dress.

Well-chosen accessories are not the last on the list of things that slim the figure.

So, if you wear black boots along with black pants, then create a continuous line and your silhouette will stretch out. And if you do not fiddle with clutches and reticules and buy yourself a normal medium-sized bag, you will get an outwardly proportional body!

Materials also matter. Jeans, cotton, linen, chiffon, knitwear are neutral and, unlike velvet and brocade, do not add extra pounds.

Tricks that make you slim

It is enough to look at many stars "in the body" to understand: they have long learned the laws that allow them to achieve a harmonious and proportional figure.

Slowly to lose weight, they flaunt on the red carpet in fashionable dresses and look elegant and charming. The secrets of their stylists will help you achieve the same result.

What makes your figure slimmer:

1. Prints with vertical or diagonal stripes. However, this advice does not apply to stretch jerseys.

2. Side slits on skirts, dresses and even trousers.

3. Solid and non-shiny materials in dark and cold colors.

4. Flesh-colored shoes (continue with the legs).

5. Dresses with a wrap, high waist or asymmetrical cut distract from the problem tummy.

6. Side panels in fabric darker than the base of the garment.

7. Wide or narrow strap masterfully outlines the waist even in its absence.

8. A semicircular boat neckline or voluminous sleeves compensate for wide hips and harmonize the figure.

9. Long open jackets, jackets, cardigans mask flaws and emphasize the vertical of the body.

10. Sets of three pieces look better than sets of two (top and skirts, T-shirts and jeans).

11. Correctly selected bra, firmly holding the chest, is able to masterly remove extra pounds from your waist and balance your figure.

12. Flared jeans are not only in fashion, but also in the preferences of image makers all over the world, as they create balance.

Wide trousers and trousers with arrows are also relevant.

13. Long sweaters and blouses that are not tucked into pants look good on any figure.

14. Long monochromatic clothes in “maxi” design - floor-length dress, overalls, - due to their continuity, do not cut the figure into pieces, while maintaining visual harmony.

15. The right shoes - on thin high heels, with a pointed toe - emphasize the legs and increase height.

16. Pendants on a long chain, falling scarves and beads hanging down to the waist create the desired vertical.

17. If you are bored with plain clothes, look for outfits with an unpretentious gradient - a transition from a light top to a rich dark bottom.

Ladies who consider themselves overweight cannot blindly trust fashion: this changeable beauty is not loyal to everyone.

For example, only a very narrow category of persons is really suitable for a parka jacket. The same goes for baggy oversized clothing.

And comfortable and practical shoes without a heel or on a rough wedge heel deprive ladies of the advantages that stiletto heels have.

Skinny jeans, jeggings and ankle-fitting leggings add volume to your already rather big thighs. And capri pants and 7/8 trousers should be taken out of production for a long time: in principle, they decorate few people!

To feel comfortable at any weight, you need to know some of the secrets that make a silhouette slim. Some women have soft features from birth, and they always remain so, regardless of whether a woman is gaining weight or losing weight. Others have naturally pointed ones. However, after gaining weight, they suddenly find that the cheekbones have disappeared, the nose has become larger, and the chin has become round.

General rules for looking slimmer

1. Look slimmer today! Try to look your best today - don't put off your life "for later" when you lose excess weight.

2. Say no to bulky and baggy clothes. Always remember that bulky clothes, moreover, several sizes larger, do not hide problem areas, but only make you even more bulky. Don't try to hide under your clothes!

3. The right size. Don't wear clothes that are smaller than yours. Otherwise, you will emphasize figure flaws. But even their larger size will not hide them, but only make the figure shapeless.

4. Buy clothes for yourself! The main rule of shopping: don't buy things because they look good on someone else. Chances are, the other person's body is different from yours. If you like someone else's thing, try it on and ask for an outside opinion. Better yet, take a close look at yourself in the mirror.

5. Watch your posture! Even the best clothes will look bad if you are bent into three deaths. Good posture and proper breathing are two of the fastest ways to look and feel good, no matter what size you wear.

6. Do not tuck blouses into skirts. This division of the piece will not work in your favor.

7. Be careful with tight-fitting clothing. In such clothes, we often look fatter than we really are. In addition, she highlights the flaws. Choose things that define the outline of the shape, rather than repeating it.

8. Don't forget about proportions! Make sure that the dimensions of the hairstyle, pattern on your clothes and accessories correspond to your "scale", and then you will look proportional.

9. Update your wardrobe. Remove from your wardrobe all the things that don't make you slim and start making sets that suit your lifestyle.

10. Down with that which does not suit your face! Make sure that on and near your face all the details of your appearance - hairstyle, glasses, jewelry, collar - are in perfect harmony with the contour and features of the face.

11. Shoes with heels. Shoes with a stable heel will make full legs visually slimmer. Best of all, pumps with high, but not thin heels will cope with this task. It is better for plump young ladies to refuse ballet flats.

12. Boots. Boots with knee-high elasticated tops will make your legs look slimmer. You can wear such models with skirts of different lengths.

13. Wide belt. A wide belt or a belt worn loosely over the hips will make the figure more proportional. A wide, dark belt at the waist will make her look slimmer.

14. Elegant costume jewelry. Long beads, chains and earrings visually slim the face and neck. But it is better to choose one thing and not wear long earrings and beads together. Avoid large and short beads - they will emphasize the fullness of the neck. If you have a very lush bust, it is better to refuse brooches on the lapels of jackets.

15. Blown bracelets. Such products will make plump hands even fuller, so it is better to prefer thin and flat bracelets that will make your hands graceful.

16. Bag. Choosing a large bag will make you look slimmer. Just do not overdo it if your height is not great.

17. Points. Rounded type - a rounded, oval shape, canned glasses, a softened square will suit you. Pointed type - a square, rectangular shape, like "cat's eye", "panoramic" will suit you.

18. Hats. Rounded type - rounded crown, soft material, bent (folded) brim, light trim, rounded hat pins.

Pointed type - flat crown, hard material, straight brim, bright trim, pointed hat pins.

19. Dark colors. Dark colors really have magical effects! The thing is that the human eye sees dark objects smaller, and light ones larger. That is why navy blue, purple, brown, dark green and black outfits are so slim.

20. Halftones. Outfits with a color transition effect from lighter to darker model the figure well. The light top of the sweater gradually fades into the dark bottom - so the hips appear slimmer, and the emphasis is on the upper part of the figure.

21. Small pattern. A medium-sized pattern on dresses - floral or geometric - is the best solution for ladies with curvaceous shapes. Such a pattern deceives the eye and easily hides the real size.

22. Vertical stripes. Remember that vertical lines are slimmer (not too wide), and diagonal lines to a lesser extent. Horizontal lines will fill you up.

23. Simple styles. Avoid unusual elements of clothing decor (wide folds, frills) - they make the figure massive.

24. Pointed hem. An asymmetrical hem with a corner will not only divert attention from the tummy, but also make the figure visually thinner, give it lightness.

25. Deep neckline. A deep neckline visually lengthens the neck and makes you slimmer. In addition, the entire upper part of the figure will appear more graceful. V-shaped neckline looks best.

26. Corset. Corset-cut blouses and tops with dense inserts or with underwire perfectly model the waist, effectively emphasize and lift the chest.

27. V-neck Dresses with a deep V-neck slimming an over-full bust. And models with a round and square neckline, decorated with embroidery or ruffles should be discarded.

27. Cuts. To make the figure seem more airy, one slit or slots on the skirt, small slits at the bottom of the legs or two slits on the sides of the tunic are enough.

28. Classics. Extravagant outfits and fancy cuts can draw attention to areas you want to hide. It is better to choose things in a classic style.

29. Asymmetry. A great distraction - choose a dress with an asymmetrical cut.

30. Silhouette of the 50s. A dress from the 1950s that accentuates the pear shape and conceals full thighs.

31. T-shirts. It is better to choose T-shirts not with straps, but with short sleeves, which visually widen the shoulders, diverting attention from the lush chest.

32. Tunic. A tunic with a high waistline perfectly hides a rounded tummy and plump hips. It is best to wear the model in combination with dark dress pants or jeans.

33. Perfect underwear. Bras with adjustable wide straps with cups will support your breasts well. Even if you have a large bust, bras with stiff cups and underwire will suit you.

34. Pants. Slightly flared, loose-fitting trousers hide full thighs. And the arrow visually makes the legs slimmer. Want to make your legs appear longer? Choose models that cover your shoes.

35. Tights. Thanks to the thoughtful cut of the upper part of the "shorts" and the use of special fibers, the slimming tights will help to hide the tummy and make the thighs slimmer.

36. Cropped jacket. The fitted and cropped jacket perfectly emphasizes the waist. The effect will be even stronger if the jacket is made of thick tweed and fastens with one button.

37. Flared skirt. This is the best option if you want to hide full thighs. Choose fitted models that extend from the hip line.

38. Fit jeans. If you want to look thinner, choose straight jeans in dark fabric. Light jeans with worn out inserts will only emphasize the fullness.

39. Dress-envelope. Dresses of this cut are what you need. The overlapping floors form a triangular neckline, lengthening the figure, and the drapery shapes the waist. Sleeves of this length will hide plump shoulders and advantageously emphasize the forearms in the narrowest part of the arm. As a result, your arms will appear slender.

40. Correction of the figure. If you are overweight, you cannot do without shapewear. Special underwear, high-rise panties and corsets will help to slim the waist and hips by a whole size.

41. Swimsuit. When choosing a swimsuit, do not forget that there are many models with skirts. If you feel comfortable hiding your hips, do so. Moreover, such a closed swimsuit makes it possible to move actively, not hesitating to show something superfluous.

42. Long jacket. The elongated jacket perfectly hides the absence of a waist and wide hips.

43. Grace. Perhaps you prefer such underwear to bra and panties separately, because one-piece grace slims and makes the waist noticeable, removing fat folds

44. Buttons - in one row. One row of buttons on a blouse or jacket slims down, like all vertical lines on clothes.

45. Inserts and stripes. Stripes and inserts on the sides (preferably made of a darker fabric than the thing itself) visually remove a couple of centimeters at the waist and on the hips.

46. \u200b\u200bThin jersey. Choose sweaters and tunics of simple styles made of fine knitwear - they fit the figure beautifully. The best length is to the hips and always without a knitted elastic band or a drawstring at the bottom of the product.

47. Soft tissues. Soft fabrics emphasize the figure - unlike dense ones, they do not visually add volume. But it is important to remember: clothes made of knitted fabric should be close-fitting, not tight-fitting.

48. Matte fabrics. Clothes made of matte fabrics are more suitable for overweight girls than outfits made of shiny fabrics. After all, shine always attracts attention and emphasizes every, even the smallest fold on the belly.

49. Hairstyle - bun. Oddly enough, the hair gathered in a bun at the back of the head, revealing the face and shoulders, also creates the illusion of slimness. Try this simple trick and you will be surprised how much thinner your face will look.

50. Strands of hair. The thin strands that frame the face make it look less round. Curls and loose strands have a similar effect, so consider changing your hairstyle. Highlighted strands also lengthen the face.

51. Artificial tanning. To make your legs look slimmer, apply some fake tan to your legs, this will make them slimmer and more attractive.

52. Transform with cosmetics! Experiment with makeup in shades that match your color direction, and try to highlight the dignity of your appearance.

53. Natural beautiful tan. This is the most affordable and effective method to look slimmer and hide your flaws. The skin tone should be beautiful golden, not like a burnt pastry.

54. Skin. Radiant and clear skin will make you look well-groomed, and will distract attention from the extra centimeters. Cosmetic body oil and highlighter in moderation can help achieve this.

55. Hairstyle. Light accents on the hair make the figure visually slimmer. You should decide on balayage, ombre, or only a few strands have lightened along the entire length near the face.

56. Lipstick. This is the girl's main weapon! With a light daytime make-up and a well-chosen lipstick color, girls always seem taller and slimmer.

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00:00 8.11.2015

"Yes, I'm not thin, - wrote our reader Olga. - But I'm not going to go on diets! I'm comfortable in my weight. I just want to learn how to visually cut off excess." Do you think so too? Then this article is for you!

Richard Heller, a well-known American nutritionist, argues that cosmetic weight (the one at which a woman thinks she will look best) is not always the psychological weight (at which the body functions normally). And in this case, it is quite dangerous to go on a diet and exhaust yourself with training.

"You can look slimmer without losing a few pounds," says Dr. Heller. "After all, you women are real magicians. You put on a different skirt - and already a supermodel!"

The nutritionist is right - losing weight with the right clothes, shoes, accessories, hair and makeup is very easy! Our stylists-consultants have warned about only one important point. Everything will work out if you want to look slim right now, and not, as usual, from Monday!

Wear clothes your size

You will look slimmer if you choose clothes that define the outline of your figure. Does not fit the body, emphasizing every fold, but also does not hang like a bag.

To achieve this effect, buy things your size: if you want an L, don't try to fit into an S. In this case, you will seem even fuller than you really are. Ideally, a finger should go between the clothing and the body. Always do this test when trying on new clothes.

Use less decor

The simpler the clothes, the slimmer the woman looks. So no ruffles, pretentious appliqués and catchy inserts! But asymmetry works wonders! What else hides the imperfections of the figure? Slits on skirts, dresses, tunics and blouses add lightness to the look.

By the way, trousers with slits at the bottom of the legs are also slimmer. Buttons in one row. Things with two rows of fasteners instantly visually add a kilogram of weight. Contrast side panels. If you see a dress of this style, feel free to buy it. This is your format!

Discard large patterns

The fuller the woman, the finer the pattern on the clothes should be. This fashionable rule applies to plant or animal ornamentation, and polka dots, and cells, and stripes.

By the way, about the strip: it should be vertical or, in extreme cases, diagonal. The ideal option is not too bright natural crinkled fabrics. They make the figure lighter and graceful. In addition, for those wishing to get slimmer, clothes made from:

• knitwear: thin and soft. Moreover, knitted things should in no case be tight;
• chiffon: it is good because it always gives the impression of airiness and lightness. However, do not choose fabrics with variegated colors;
• flax: the advantage of linen is a subtle texture. And the simpler the fabric of the clothes, the thinner the woman looks in it.
• all shiny materials make you look fat: if you want to be slimmer, choose matte!

Choose flowing fabrics

And give up all tough, dense, heavy and sticky synthetics. Your choice is flowing fabrics that drape beautifully and softly define the silhouette.

Create solid color outfits

Previously, the main rule for drawing up slimming sets was called the absence of a clear color division into top and bottom. Today, it is believed that if you are overweight, you can still combine a white top with a black bottom, but in the wardrobe you also need solid-colored outfits. But that doesn't mean boring! You can play on the unusualness of the shade itself or introduce contrasting beads or a scarf into the ensemble.

Or you can buy a blouse of the same color for your trousers, but with a discreet vertical decor in a different shade.

As for the colors, pay attention to the dark blue, purple, brown, dark green, beige shades.

Fitted jackets and vests

The ideal length is mid-thigh. In short patterns, the figure will appear inharmonious. Wear clothes wide open - this is how additional vertical lines appear in the ensemble, which slim the figure.

Choose single-breasted models. Clothes with an asymmetric cut also look advantageous.

Taboo: Give up cropped jackets, vests and jackets.

Raise your waist

When buying dresses, sundresses and tunics, give preference to models in the Greek style - with a high waist. Wrap models are also a great choice. Moreover, the smell can be on the chest (good for women with a magnificent bust), and on the hem.

Pay attention to dresses with a pointed hem. It gives grace to the figure.

Taboo: avoid ruffles, flounces. Don't wear stretch models.

Choose clothes according to your figure

To look slimmer, make up three-piece sets: skirt / pants + top / blouse / jumper + jacket / vest. Such ensembles look better on plump than two-piece outfits.

Straight trousers

Go for regular straight models with a slightly low waist. It is good if there are arrows on the trousers - they make your legs slim. Wide trousers also look good if you are plump but tall.

It is also better to choose straight jeans, preferably plain ones. The wear makes it look fat.

Taboo: short pants. The legs should cover the back of the heels, and the front should lie softly on the shoes.

Stop at the classics

This is the most acceptable style of clothing for girls who want to look thinner. Especially when it comes to basic things. Elegant sportswear will do as well. But with the romantic style and ethno you need to be careful. They are acceptable, but in an adapted version: with fewer decorative elements than is customary.

Taboo: Don't buy retro clothes, especially in the style of the 50s: with a cropped top, three-quarter sleeves, rounded lines.

Never button up blouses and dresses with all the buttons: leave at least one free at the top and bottom. Do not tuck blouses and tops into trousers and skirts, if this is not provided for by the style - such a division of the silhouette will make you look fat.

Sweaters: focus on the neckline

Looking for V-neck models. This is perhaps one of the most important tips for donuts. Even if you wear a turtleneck under your sweater, the triangular neckline will do its job.

Clothes with a gradient perfectly model the figure. Only necessarily with the transition of the light top to the dark bottom. The opposite option looks bad. Wear elongated sweaters and jumpers - mid-thigh length.

Taboo: No need to buy round and square neck clothes. Any neck trim is also not the best choice.

Careful with tops!

Tank tops and tank tops add weight visually. Especially if your hands are full. Shop for T-shirts and short sleeve tops. Models with vertical patterns or stitching are good.

Taboo: the sleeve of the T-shirt should not end at the thickest part of the arm.

Flare, godet and pencil

Any skirts can be worn. The main thing is to choose the right length - clothes should not end at the thickest part of the calf. True, not all full girls wear models on a yoke.

Look for clothes with wide pleats, vertical stitching, or an elongated pattern. A wrap skirt is also good. If you like a straight model, feel free to buy, but not too tight-fitting.

Taboo: very fluffy skirts, as well as skirts with many details.

Buy shoes with heels

You need shoes and sandals with high stable heels or wedges. But not on stiletto heels - the thinner the heel, the fuller the girl looks. It is better not to wear sandals and ballet flats.

Taboo: cross straps and ankle and instep! This decor visually shortens the figure.

It is advisable to choose simple cream or beige boats.

If you still want to buy a more original model, look with diagonal lacing. Shoes and trousers of the same color lengthen the legs.

Taboo: Avoid models with round or square toes if your feet are too full, and a very sharp toe is also not suitable. it is better to choose something in between.

Wear long beads

The ideal decoration in your case is long beads with small details, worn in several strands. Chains with elongated pendants and neat pearl necklaces are fine too. But it is better not to wear massive necklaces.

Look for a light scarf

Do you like to wear scarves? Fine! With their help, it is easy to visually lengthen the figure. True, for this, the scarf needs to be worn differently than it is fashionable today - having wrapped it several times around the neck and tied it in a knot, but letting its ends hang freely almost to the waist.

Bags: XL

The larger the woman, the larger her bag should be. Even if you prefer clutches, go for the large, envelope-shaped ones. These are now in vogue. It is better to carry the bag by hand, not on the shoulder.

Give preference to narrow belts

On a plump figure, they look more advantageous. In principle, in some ensembles, wide belts are quite acceptable.

Taboo: a massive belt with a large buckle and many decorative elements.

Buy tight bracelets

Jewelry on the wrist should be graceful and thin - a puffy bracelet will make a full arm even fuller and, in general, make the image heavier. If you prefer bulky accessories, it is better to wear several narrow bracelets than one massive one.

Nice pendant earrings

Long earrings are another easy way to get visually slimmer. Moreover, jewelry can be bright plastic or metal.

Makeup

Makeup should be soft, with blurred boundaries between shades and smooth feathering lines. It is important to be able to visually narrow the face using foundation or powder in two shades.

• Eyebrows

You should pay special attention to your eyebrows. They should not be too thin, too rounded or too raised above the eyelids. Perfect shape - natural, curved lines.

• Eyes

To make the eyes more expressive, outline the outline with eyeliner or pencil.All lines in eye makeup (both the contour and the shadows) should be directed up to the temples. This also applies to the eyebrows.

• Lips

Choose lip gloss or lipstick in natural shades for your lip makeup.

• Blush

You can't do without blush. They need to be applied diagonally: from the nasolabial folds to the outer corners of the eyes.

Hairstyle

We need volume. If you want a haircut, choose either an asymmetric haircut or a graduated one. Moreover, the upper step of the ladder should be either slightly higher or slightly lower than the chin.

Boyish haircuts, slicked back and ponytail hair are not the best choices for a woman looking to look thinner.

Taboo: thick straight bangs and straight hairwith a parting in the middle.

Do you want to look slimmer? Grow your hair to shoulder length and curl it often. Bulky styling hides extra pounds. Highlights have the same property.

Photo in text: Rexfeatures.com

Everyone knows that black color visually makes the figure slimmer, and white makes it look fat. But your color scheme in clothes is not limited to these colors. Other colors also have visual trickery properties. Let us analyze according to what laws and principles we see not what it really is, in order to make this effect work for ourselves.

1 Light seems more voluminous than dark.

The apogee of this statement, just the same, is black and white. This visual deception is associated with the ability to reflect or absorb light rays of a colored object.

White things reflect the maximum amount of light waves that diverge in different directions. As a result, the line between white and another color is blurred, making objects appear larger than they actually are.

Black absorbs light rays, so its borders appear sharper than that of a white object, and therefore, it will look smaller than it actually is.

Gray reflects half as much light rays as white and as many times as black. Its borders are not as pronounced as in black, not as blurred as in white, but at the same time it loses its contrast with the environment. Therefore, this color will slim during the day (not like black, but still) and plump late in the evening or at night.

Each color has dark, light and medium shades. They, too, obey the laws of greater or lesser reflection. Light shades of any color will increase in size in relation to dark shades.

The widening and constricting effect is useful for masking imperfections in the figure.

Women who feel fuller than they would like are better off using dark or medium colors.

For thin, light and medium ones are more suitable.

In addition, you can mask slightly plump and overly thin parts of the figure, combining dark and light, while remaining in the same scale.

2 Shiny fabrics, even dark ones, make

It is logical to assume that a mirrored surface reflects light much more than a white canvas. A halo of light draws you a couple of centimeters.

Therefore, if you want to look slimmer, then do not choose a black shiny dress. Black, in this case, does not compensate for its brilliance. If you absolutely love glitter, use it in accessories.
But for thin ones, shiny fabrics are a great help for correction.
And if you have a pear-shaped figure, then a shiny top will go to you.

3 Cold shades slim more than warm shades

Yellow, red, orange. They selectively reflect waves in their short range. One cannot say about them as about white - it reflects light waves of all sizes ( see color physics) But these colors are also capable of expanding objects.

Blue-green, blue, purple. In addition to the fact that these colors at their highest brightness are darker than the most bright warm colors, they, even when diluted with white, give a less expansion effect than warm shades. This means that the light blue color will be less plump than the light warm pink.




So, if you have a choice between warm dark and cold dark, with the main requirement to hide excess weight, then choose a cold shade.

4 The brighter the color, the more plump it becomes.

Intense shades blind the eye, and this effect causes blurring of borders. Even bright blue: cold and not light, will make you wider than gray blue of the same lightness.

Let's summarize

According to the given data, it turns out that for people with overweight, dark, not bright, cold colors will be ideal. It's like eating: everything that is not tasty is healthy. But I think you shouldn't go to such extremes.
It is worth knowing that vertical stripes, whatever the color, slim, even if it is a peeking blouse from under a cardigan.
And dark things should always be diluted with bright accessories.

I suggest the following combinations for your consideration:

Color combination for overweight people

Black blue color

Alternative to black: deep black and blue. This color is already different from achromatic: it is fresher, more intense, piquant. Suitable for both office and banquet. Combine it with light juicy colors.
Such as purple, burgundy, gold, green, calm azure, brown, lilac, medium beige.

Malachite color

A rich, luxurious, exotic color is the perfect solution for a full figure. Your forms in it will become appetizing and attractive. Malachite universal: casual and festive color, combined with pink orchid, raspberry, sand, pale green, aqua, coffee with milk, light lilac, and light beige.

Cherry color

Feminine and erotic. Soft and exhilarating. He will not leave anyone indifferent. Conquer hearts with all your feminine nature. Your round shapes in this color will be a dignity.
Cherry color is combined with lilac, raspberry, camel, green blue, gray blue, royal blue, lilac, light brown.

Let's not forget about slender girls who could add a couple of kilograms. Fortunately, they have a choice.
First: these are light warm shades, combine them with bright accessories, add shine.
Second: use shiny fabrics: patent leather, sequins, satin, lurix fabrics.
Third: bright light clothing.

Color combination for thin people

Silver peony or beige pink.

This color was proposed by Panton as one of the fashion leaders for the spring-summer 2011 season. Delicate, mysterious, filled with the inner power of a blossoming flower. It is more intended for leisure than for the office, although it will not mind everyday wear.
Beige pink is combined with warm pink, orange red, orange sorbet, fresh greens, aquamarine, denim blue, coffee with milk, bright lilac, light gray colors.

Light gray-green

Discreet, sophisticated. Looks good on satin fabrics. It is designed both for the office and for a holiday or leisure. Combine it with glitter, you will be like a rare tropical fish accidentally found in a gray city.
Gray-green is combined with magenta pink, red, yellow-orange, olive, blue-green, old gold, pink-purple, pale gold colors.

Fuchsia

Bright, impetuous, bold. He is always distinguished from the crowd. Fuchsia does not irritate the eyes, and is perfect for working days, but it will be a special gem at the holiday.
Combine fuchsia with soft pink, bright pink, light yellow, light green, blue, blue, coffee with milk, bright lilac, gray flowers.

The illusion of a drawing of clothes.

In the article “ which color plumps and which slims»We got acquainted with optical illusion of color. But this is only its simplest manifestation. A more complex, varied, whimsical, giving huge material for experiments and figure correction is a drawing. And what is a drawing if not a combination of colors in different forms? The combinations are bright, contrasting, gradient, barely noticeable in a certain sequence. Some can make even light shades slimmer, while others - dark, but cheat in a big way. There are so many designs out there that it seems impossible to understand their illusory effects. But we will try.

First, I want you to look at a girl in different clothes. She is very fond of printed dresses. By European standards, it cannot be called skinny, so the optical illusion of the fabric pattern on it is more noticeable.

Drawings on fabric

Striped dresses

1) Horizontal stripe

The fashion for the horizontal strip is quite stable, perhaps because the ideal of a thin woman has not left the pedestal, although this causes outrage among the sane part of the population.

Horizontal stripe - plumper. She looks perfect on a slim figure. It can visually expand body parts that seem thin or out of proportion to you. For example, not large shoulders or small breasts, etc.

To give it credit: the horizontal bar is attractive. Her charm lies in the fact that she contrasts with the vertical features of the body: arms, legs, due to this, stripes, and legs, and graceful hands attract attention.

The more contrasting the stripes, the more expressive the effect, so black and white stripes equal to each other will be extreme of their kind - they will expand to the limit.

The thinner the stripes, the more the visual deception of the color of the wide ones appears. If they are white stripes, then the expansion effect will remain. If - dark, and subtle are not contrasts, then the drawing will slim.

Slightly contrasting stripes of different widths on a cold, not bright shade may not manifest themselves in any way.

2) Vertical stripe

This drawing is slimming. The lines follow the structure of the body. The amount of its border, in the form of a line, becomes larger. The eye fixes convenient boundaries for it, which are closer to each other than they really are. It's like looking at eye level. Therefore, any presence of such lines, even a scarf, makes you slimmer.

Even if you have a light dress with beige vertical stripes, this effect will work.

If the stripes are bright, against the same background, then deception can be reduced to zero.

A vertically arranged pattern, even on light-colored fabric, will help you look slimmer.

Another interesting feature of the vertical stripe is that the wrinkles of the fabric are not visible against this background.

3) Oblique lines

They bring dynamism to clothing, taking the gaze away from the edges of the figure. This is not to say that oblique lines are slim, we can say that they are distracting. Therefore, they are suitable for girls with any figure.

Be careful: too-contrasting slanting stripes can distract attention so much that people will not remember your face.

Light slanting stripes, soft in contrast, will fit well into any wardrobe.

4) Drawing cage

This drawing is fat. And the larger the cell, the warmer the shade and the richer the color, the more the space expands. But how attractive it is, how beautifully colors can intertwine in it!

To negate this effect, you should stick to dark shades of fabric with barely visible stripes, preferably thin ones.

You can also choose a drawing with pronounced vertical lines and thinner horizontal ones.

The presence of a hanging scarf, an unbuttoned coat or jacket will also visually limit expansion.

But for the slender and thin - this is a great way out.

Flower drawing

5) Medium-sized flowers

Beautiful, bright, colorful dresses. What better way to decorate a woman than spring. However, they are also visually fattening. Another plus in the wardrobe of slender girls.

But if you look closely, then light dresses with a very frequent light pattern fill up more than dark dresses with a rare pattern. And the presence of an unbuttoned blouse, coat, scarf will add those very vertical stripes that work wonders.

I note that fragile girls should not wear a medium-sized drawing, they will be emphasized small against its background.

6) Big flowers

Usually bright spots - large flowers "move forward" and, undoubtedly, plump, but at the same time distort the proportions of the figure. Distortion can be very skillful when flaws become virtues. Or it can ruin the whole image.

This color is suitable for large women, if they have places in the figure that are not proportionally small (chest, shoulders, hips, etc.). It is desirable that the flower would lie there. If the drawing is in full place, then it will bulge grotesquely.

A special effect is obtained in the combination of a bright flower and dark fabric.

7) Small flower

The small flower expands, but in this case, much will depend on the overall shade of the material. Light and bright will fill up significantly. The same will happen if the drawing is strongly contrasting. Dark, cool shades of fabric with a subtle pattern will not make a significant difference to your figure.

For large and full girls, this drawing is not desirable, as it will emphasize massiveness.

The illusion of a drawing of clothes. Part two

This article is a continuation first part, where we have already examined some of the patterns on the fabric and their features. I repeat: there are many drawings and they all distort your figure in one way or another. The question is how to make each effect work for you. So that he, in no case, spoils the figure, but on the contrary, makes it even more attractive. And all this is really possible, knowing the features and laws of optical illusion of the picture.

When starting to study the pattern of clothes, it is worth familiarizing yourself with more simple action of color, which plays a huge role in the distortion of forms, and in the article we will use this knowledge more than once.

Remember, beauty is knowledge and its practical application. And increasing them with each new "drop" you strive for a perfect, inimitable femininity, which has been worshiped for many centuries by both men and women.

Clothes Drawings

This pattern stands at a distance from seasonal fashion, its fickleness does not affect its popularity. The polka dot pattern is as classic as black, white or gray. Polka dot dresses can always be found on sale at any time of the year.

The variety of polka-dot colors is also striking: some very much expand visually, others, on the contrary, slim, there are even those that practically do not distort the figure. What does it depend on?

Visually increase:

1) Dark peas on a white background.

2) Frequent small peas on a light background

3) Very large peas

4) White peas on bright warm fabric (e.g. white peas on red, yellow or orange fabric)

5) Shiny Peas

Slightly change the shape:

1) Dark peas on light fabric, arranged vertically

2) Frequent white peas on a black background

3) Medium sparse peas on an average light color of a cold shade (for example, white peas against a sea green background)

4) Dark peas on average light color.

Visually narrow down:

1) Vertically arranged light, not large peas on a dark background

2) Rare, closer to small, white peas on a black background

3) Rare medium peas of light shades, but not white (it is important that there is less contrast) on a not bright background of a medium or dark shade, preferably a cold color (for example, yellow-orange peas on a denim background)

4) Dark peas, on a dark background

When a shade flows into a lighter, brighter or completely different color. This is how volume, richness of colors, and… figure modeling are achieved.

Dim, cold, darker colors visually reduce volume. Bright, light, warm shades - expand. Make sure that the tapering shades fall into places that are fuller than you would like, and the fuller colors on the skinny areas.

So, for example, dresses with a gradient from a light top to a dark bottom are contraindicated for women with a wide top and narrow bottom.

A corner is nothing more than two oblique lines converging at one point. How do you remember from first part, oblique lines do not distort the figure, but distract from it. This is all thanks to the introduction of dynamics. And since the two lines tend to reunite, reducing the distance between themselves, their priority will be the narrowing effect. They not only slim, but make the eye constantly run from the beginning of the triangle to its end, which can distract from studying the figure.

The sharper and longer the angle, the more it slims.

For the visual deception of reduction, the horizontal or vertical position of the corner does not matter. They do not form new borders (like, for example, a vertical stripe), but hide the volume of the figure.

Large obtuse angle, throws off the dynamics and can even get fat.

A frequent, obtuse, contrasting or variegated angle can also add volume, rather than reduce it.

Classic leopard dress with a small, oblong, dark brown speck on a light brown background. The specks are arranged vertically, and there are lighter and darker vertical stripes in the background. More often than not, the contrast between the spots and the background is not great.

We can say with confidence: the leopard print of the dress makes you slim.

The pronounced effect will vary with the size of the spots and their contrast with the background. Larger or contrasting patterns will slim down less.

Tiger dresses also have the effect of reducing the volume, since the tiger's stripes are more like a long sharp corner, which we examined above.

Contrasting large drawing

By contrast, we mean the big difference between color properties. So the highest contrast between light and dark is black and white. This is a very bright and restrained combination, but very dangerous in the distortion of the figure.

Firstly, no more white or dark on the opposite background attracts attention, therefore, both successful and unsuccessful correction will be visible.

It is worth knowing that white lace or frequent ornamentation on a dark background greatly expands the space. If the white pattern is placed horizontally along the edge of the dress, the hem appears wider than it actually is. For women with wide hips or legs, this will give an even greater increase in volume.

The vertically positioned white pattern, framed by a black background, makes the figure slimmer.

The location of the openwork pattern on the sides increases the volume.

Black openwork on white broadens less than white on black, but relative to solid black - it makes you look fat.

Abstract sketch of a dress

Drawing limited spots

Small spots, limited in area by a clear contour, organized vertically - slim.

If the background is light, the pattern is warm and large enough, then an expansion effect is observed.

Fills and very contrasting closer to a large pattern of spots.

But in any case, this drawing has more to do with the narrowing of the figure than the blurred one, since clearly defined spots, in turn, make it possible to more clearly draw the contours of the figure.

Drawing blurred spots