5 Summer Dresses That Make You Look Slimmer
This season's styles cover problem areas and keep you cool, so you can look (and feel) your best even as the temperature hovers between balmy and sweltering.
By Candace Braun Davison
The $15 Wonder You Can Breathe Easy In
This tank dress skims your curves, but it isn't so skintight that you have to worry about sucking in your stomach everywhere you go. Plus, the blue side panels make your body look longer and thinner.
$15,
Walmart.com
The 9-to-5 Style Olivia Pope Would Want to Borrow
You may not have the
Scandal star's closet, but you can take a cue from it with this polished knee-length number that's perfect for work. The twist detail puts the focus on the narrowest part of your waist, making your midsection look leaner.
$52,
Oasis.com
The Miracle Dress That Works for Everyone
Problem areas? You don't have problem areas, especially not with this dress: elbow-length sleeves cover thicker arms, the waistband cinches your stomach, the flared skirt draws attention away from fuller hips and thighs, and the V-neck is just high enough that it flatters all bust sizes. Consider it your new go-to style.
$150,
BananaRepublic.com
The New Way to Wear Stripes
This dress may make you rethink your stance on horizontal stripes: On the top and bottom of this dress, they play up an hourglass figure, while the criss-cross pattern across the middle makes you look like you regularly knock out 500 crunches before breakfast.
$40,
JCPenney.com
The Statement-Maker You Can Wear Anywhere
Three-quarter length sleeves make this a perfect fit for icy, air-conditioned offices, while the breathable, light knit fabric will keep you from sweating through your dress when you head outdoors. Plus, the fitted style doesn't add an ounce of bulk to your figure, and the bold pattern disguises any jiggly areas.
$36,
Chicos.com
Published 06/16/2014
