Get A Thinner Appearance With The Right Clothes

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 Aazdak Alisimo

We cannot all be super models weighing 12 pounds. Most of us have to deal with that thing called life, which can do real damage to any diet. If you are a full figured woman like I am, there are ways to enhance yourself with outfits.

To get that tall and thinner look, we need to really bear down in two areas. The two areas of focus are the colors we use and the type of clothing we go with. Get them just right and the appropriate look can be achieved. Mess them up, and the opposite can happen.

To suggest there are a host of different views on fashion is a minor understatement. When it comes to looking taller and thinner, fortunately, this is not the case. In short, you want to wear clothes that emphasize the vertical over the horizontal.

Okay, our first bit of advice deal with color. The base aspects of your outfit should be monochromatic. Not just any color will do. You want a darker color such as black or charcoal. You can use shades if you wish to mix things up.

Okay, one dark color is not going to look so great. To spice things up, try a jacket with color. Go for a solid color without embellishments. Leave the jacket unbuttoned in the front to emphasize the vertical cut and your thinner appearance.

As any woman knows, accessories can make a look. This is also true in this case. Make sure you stay with the vertical theme. An excellent way to do this is to wear a scarf. Go with a long one and let it hang. This will make you look taller and thinner.

As a full figured woman, I have a thing for large, thick belts. If you are the same way, keep in mind such belts conflict with efforts to look taller and thinner. They tend to draw attention and defeat the look. Go with something thin.

Skirts are wonderful things if the correct strategy is employed. Short skirts should be avoided no matter how nice your legs are. To get the tall and thin look, only wear skirts that are longer than they are wide.

To this end, your shoes can make a huge difference in your appearance. One inch heals are the best choice if the go naturally with the outfit. The literally make you taller, which is the point and all.

What about outfits that have stripes? Horizontal stripes are not a good choice. Vertical stripes can be used occasionally, but generally should be avoided wherever possible. Stripes just do not make the full figured women.

Unless you are a waif, you probably want to look taller and thinner. It really is not that hard if you follow these simple tips.

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