Jan
Diet and exercise are always the best ways to achieve the body you’ve always dreamed of. Unfortunately, both do take time for their effects to show through.
One of the important things to remember when you’re losing weight is that not only will your behavior (towards food and exercise) need to change but so does your self-image. The more you see yourself as becoming healthier, sexier and slimmer by the day, the more you’re likely to continue with your new way of living.
Looking leaner is an important aspect of a self-image makeover - if you look in the mirror and see a better version of yourself each time, wouldn’t it just encourage you to keep pushing on? To start looking leaner while still in the process of losing the weight, dressing slimmer should help you do the trick. When it comes to clothing to look more fit, here are a few tips:
1. Dark colors
It’s been said time and again, so we’ll just repeat it. Black makes you look thinner so if the color’s appropriate, bask in it. Actually, any dark shade will do - and it makes sense to vary your daily outfits - although black is the most slimming.
2. Monochromatic dressing
The trick to donning dark clothing is to wear a single color from head to toe. Two colors can break the slimming effect while a lighter color on the bottom will make you look stouter on the lower half. Keep it monochrome - that’s direct from many fashion editors’ playbooks.
3. Choice Cuts
Some types of clothing will work better for that slimming look. As a rule, any skirt you wear should be longer than its width. If it’s a wide skirt, it better reach down to your ankles or it will make you look wide. Avoid pleats as much as possible. For jackets, chuck out anything bulky. For pants, choose well-cut pairs with straight legs. Stay away from flares and other wide-bottom numbers - they add pounds to your overall look.
4. Shades Of The Same Color
If monochrome dressing is a little unappetizing for your fashion sense, try mixing shades of the same color. It’s not as bland, but should facilitate the same slimming effect.
