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

$30

A twist at the bust of this jersey dress directs attention to the neck and décolletage.

Tiana B., HSN.com

$41

Strategic seaming on this sheath helps the fabric drape in all the right places.

Lush; LuLus.com

$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)

$69

Color-blocking, a wide belt, and interior shapewear create a proportioned hourglass silhouette.

ShapeFX.com

$80

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

TheLimited.com

$139

This versatile jersey day dress combines slenderizing accents with dependably minimizing black.

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

$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.

From the July 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine