How to Dress 10 Pounds Lighter
Whatever your weight, there are easy ways to look sleeker.
By Adam Glassman
SLIMMING STRATEGY #3: Choose a Structured Dress
Don't try to hide a tummy under a tent. A sheath that's bright on top and dark on the bottom slims the hips and stomach while enhancing a smaller chest.
Illya Brunner, 44, a social services case manager, has slender arms and legs but thinks of her midsection as a problem area. A flowing A-line dress inadvertently added volume to her bottom half, while a more fitted dress (Jay Godfrey, $440) with a pencil skirt that starts just above her natural waist minimizes Brunner's stomach and shows off her legs. A ruffle at the bust plays up her chest and shoulders, resulting in a more proportionate silhouette. "When I go shopping, I always reach for black since it conceals a lot," says Brunner. "But the bold colors are what make this dress look so good."
Earrings, Leslie Greene. Watch, Philip Stein. Shoes, Takera Shoes by Asjha Jones.
From the February 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine