Fashion Mistakes That Make You Look Heavier Than You Are
Experts reveal the most common slipups they see—and how to fix them, so you look (and feel!) great.
By Lynn Andriani
You've Got Your Bra on the Wrong Hook
"The wrong-size bra makes you look shorter, older and heavier," says Linda "the Bra Lady" Becker, owner of Linda's Bra Salons. One that's too small can pinch, creating rolls on your sides on back; and one that's too big (i.e., past its prime and outstretched) won't give you a lift. The clasp should be on the loosest hook to begin with and made tighter as the bra stretches over time. "When it is on the tightest hook—that's when you know you need a new bra," says Becker. Since breast size fluctuates—due to weight gain, weight loss and hormonal changes—Becker suggests going for a fitting once a year and buying a new bra every six to eight months.
Published 07/17/2018