muffin top

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Q. How do I prevent muffin top?

It's all about artful dressing—and taking advantage of figure-flattering details. Wide waistbands, loose tops, and smoothing fabrics are all your friends. Check out these star players:

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Attention, $20; Kmart.com. Hide a pooch with a peplum top.

Ivanka Trump, $79; LordandTaylor.com. A flowy tunic skims over flabby bits; a subtle elastic waist conceals and flatters.

Pants on model, Rafaella, $58; RafaellaSportswear.com. A wider waistband and stretch fabric hold you in.

Yummie by Heather Thomson, $34; YummieLife.com. This tank's fabric sucks in your middle, but it's loose on the bottom so it doesn't cling to bulges or ride up.