What To Wear To Look Slimmer And Taller Part 1

May of us strive to have the perfect look, but we are not all built the same way. Some of us are tall and others are short, some of us are thin and some are slightly more rounded. So how do we select what to wear to make us look taller and slimmer? Here are a few suggestions to help you on your way in making the right clothing choices.

Appearing Slimmer With Designs

• Your vertical lines, such as centre front buttons, princess seaming, single breasted jackets, stripes and an ironed crease in the front of your pants will make your body look slimmer. The cause for this is that it divides the body into two vertical sections. If the vertical lines are closer together they will make you appear slimmer.
• By adding a focus position (accessory or eye-catching detail)your eyes will be taken away from any points in your body you do not want to draw attention to.
• To create an illusion of height wear hats that has their brim facing upward.
• At your largest point do not wear textured or shiny garments For example, if you are heavier below the waist, a shiny pair of pants will enhance the area making you appear even larger than you are, but if you are heavy in the lower area you can add a shiny or textured jacket. This can help balance your body and make you appear slimmer and more in proportion.
• If you are big busted do not wear short sleeves, short sleeves extends the bust line making you look bigger.

Slimmer by Proportion

• By wearing clothes that balance your horizontal and vertical proportions you can look slimmer. For example, a woman who has a long body and short legs can theoretically wear short jackets, however, if she also has a large bust her jackets will have to be at least hip length to de-emphasize her bust.
• You can make your leg appear thinner by how much you show your foot, the more you expose the foot the slimmer your leg will look. A good example is strappy sandals and classic court styles are more slimming than ankle boots or high vamp shoes.
• If you wear large prints, large patterns or large accessories you'll appear to be large. If you like prints then select medium designs. If you are very petite ensure your prints, pockets, collars etc don’t overpower you
• Reduce or eliminate all tops that have extra large embellishments or buttons. Go for clean lines. You can add interest with your accessories.
• The use of shoulder pads can help to balance large hips and minimize the size of large busts by removing the drag from shoulder to bust point.
• With jackets and over blouses and the most slimming and versatile length is to the knuckle. This length not only reduces you in size but is very versatile, it works with equally skirts and pants, high and low heeled shoes and suits that have one colour or a multi coloured jacket and skirt.
• Wear hosiery that blends in colour with your hemline and/or shoes to visually slim and extend your legs.
• If you think that covering everything up will make you look slimmer. This is not the case. The concept can work adversely for you. Follow the shape of your body and choose fabrics that drape but don’t cling or snug the body.
• Mix it up for opposite proportions. If you wear a long jacket, choose a short skirt; if you wear a shorter jacket, wear jeans or slacks.

There are so many thing that you can do to make yourself look slimmer and taller without having to resort to drastic measures. If in doubt consult a profession image consultant who can help you select the right clothes for your body shape.