The "Have You Lost Weight?" Dress
Nine picks inspired by our 10-pounds-slimmer makeovers rely on clever style tricks to make every body look slender.
By Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg

$16
The pleated waistband emphasizes the narrowest part of the body.
George; Wal-mart; for stores call 800-925-6278
George; Wal-mart; for stores call 800-925-6278

$30
A twist at the bust of this jersey dress directs attention to the neck and décolletage.
Tiana B., HSN.com
Tiana B., HSN.com

$41

$54
Side ruching on this stretchy faux wrap (with inner Lycra panel) skims over a thicker middle.
B-Slim, Macy's; 800-622-9748
(available in stores in July 2009)
B-Slim, Macy's; 800-622-9748
(available in stores in July 2009)

$69
Color-blocking, a wide belt, and interior shapewear create a proportioned hourglass silhouette.
ShapeFX.com
ShapeFX.com

$80
Vertical folds give the illusion of height; a fitted bodice and flared skirt play up shoulders while downplaying thighs.
TheLimited.com
TheLimited.com

$139
This versatile jersey day dress combines slenderizing accents with dependably minimizing black.
Ella Moss; RevolveClothing.com
Ella Moss; RevolveClothing.com

$178
Perfect for pear shapes: The ruffle fills out your top half, the simple bottom conceals hips.
Donna Morgan; Nordstrom.com
Donna Morgan; Nordstrom.com

$299
A graphic print that narrows at the middle adds personality to this navy number.
Trina Turk; 949-717-7881
See the makeovers! Seven summer styles show you how to look longer and leaner—no diet required. Plus, get O's creative director Adam Glassman's rules for low-fat dressing.
Trina Turk; 949-717-7881
See the makeovers! Seven summer styles show you how to look longer and leaner—no diet required. Plus, get O's creative director Adam Glassman's rules for low-fat dressing.
From the July 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine