Fashion Mistakes That Make You Look Heavier Than You Are

If you're trying to cover up your hips, arms or stomach underneath an oversize blazer, you're actually making yourself look larger and shapeless, says Anita Kealey, a Custom Tailor & Designers Association master. Instead, opt for a well-cut jacket that nips in at the waist and is shorter in length (a general rule of thumb is for the hem to skim your hip bone); it will showcase the most flattering parts of your figure and create a smooth line down your torso.