Streamline your shape with these few tips to flatter any shape.
Slim down thighs and your bum with modern cut, loose fit pants with pleats to avoid unsightly pull lines across the upper thigh. A slightly dropped crotch also shrinks bums as it has excess fabric on the crotch area. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- Smooth flaws, lumps and bumps with draping. This has got to be the most figure-flattering of all styles. Draping around the tummy area will hide a sagging belly. Choose draping carefully focusing on what you want to hide or add.
- Prints are perfect for distracting the eye. Colourful prints are perfect for this but opt for smaller print as it is more flattering.
- Create an hour-glass shape with the shape-enhancing classic A-line cut dresses or skirts. These emphasise small waists and are forgiving to bigger bums and hips. Enhance the waistline with a belt for extra emphasis.
- Smooth flaws, lumps and bumps with draping. This has got to be the most figure-flattering of all styles. Draping around the tummy area will hide a sagging belly. Choose draping carefully focusing on what you want to hide or add.
- Hide chunky arms with three-quarter sleeve tops which also accentuate the wrist, the slimmest part of your arm. Distract the eye by adding a chic bangle.
- Downsize your bust by working the V-neck for subtle cleavage or balance out a big bust with dresses or tops with shoulder detail.
- Prints are perfect for distracting the eye. Colourful prints are perfect for this but opt for smaller print as it is more flattering.
- Colour block; use bright colours to highlight the parts you are happy with and muted or dark colours to disguise bits your less confident about.
- Always sew down pockets for both pants and blazers to streamline and reduce the bulk.
- Slim down thighs and your bum with modern cut, loose fit pants with pleats to avoid unsightly pull lines across the upper thigh. A slightly dropped crotch also shrinks bums as it has excess fabric on the crotch area.
