Screw dieting! Seven tips to dressing 7 pounds thinner!

We know how Christelle feels about having a proper fitting bra and for a change, she's not on crack, an expert actually agrees with her!  Bestselling Bra Book Author and Style Expert, Jené Luciani,, has tips on how to look 7 lbs thinner in an instant.  “Just getting the proper fitting bra can take pounds off your figure instantly,” says Luciani.  But there are also some other easy ways to trim your figure, without having to hit the treadmill.  That's music to my ears, you know how I hate to sweat!

Now that we’re shopping for lighter clothes and shedding winter layers, those extra pounds will surely show.  So, before you hit the shops, keep these SEVEN slimming secrets in mind:

 

1. Beat Up the Muffin Man

“Finding the appropriate undergarments is one of the most important parts of looking your best,” says Luciani.  If your underwear or bra is too tight, it can give you that muffin-top appearance or back fat that can make you appear larger than you are. 

2.  Get Waisted
“Adding a belt to highlight your waist – the thinnest part on most women’s bodies -can instantly make you look 7lbs thinner,” she says.  Creating curves can often draw the attention to the waistline creating a slimmer and sexier style.

3. Boost Your Humps

Whether it’s your boobs or your butt, whatever your best feature, flaunt it.  “Wearing something that flatters your figure best will draw more attention to those areas you’re proud of,” says the author.  Bust UP Cups by KYMARO are a great addition to your bra for some extra cleavage.

4. Smooth Your Lumps

Smooth out lumps and bumps with a body shaper that sucks you in and tightens you up in all the right places.  “Not only does it instantly make you look thinner, it also hides the cellulite and bulges you try endlessly to get rid of.”  

5.  Get High-er   
”Heightening those heels can lengthen the look of your legs and give you a slimmer appearance.   A good investment piece for spring that every woman should own is a pair of leg-lengthening, pointy toe, nude pumps.  That’s the key to looking longer and leaner!

6. The Wrong Ruffles

Avoid bulky fabrics and ruffles in “all the wrong places.” “Ladylike trends like ruffles are huge this season but I’ve seen a big emergence of skirts with ruffles in places that aren’t flattering on most women, like the hips” says Luciani.  The last thing you want to do is bring attention to trouble spots.  Instead, opt for a fitted, high-waisted pencil skirt, with some ruffle detailing on the hem.

7. Shine Bright, not Badly

Fabrics with sheen may seem sexy, but can really pack on the unwanted pounds.  “Opt for shiny accents on clothes, as opposed to all over shine,” says the style expert. Also, we all love white pants for spring but if you’re heavier on the bottom, stick to a nice tailored trouser, as opposed to a white pair of skinny jeans, which can make you appear heavier.  It’s also good to avoid big prints (which make you look BIGGER) and pay attention to details like neckline and the ‘rise’ on your pants. 

- Lisamarie -