Instantly Slimming
By WLR Staff, Helen Griffiths
No one’s perfect. We all have flaws, whether we feel like we have a rubber ring attached to our rear end or our boobs are drooping south. This is the depressing normality of being human.
Instead of hiding away under baggy T-shirts, here we give you the knowledge to accentuate your finest assets and to diminish your imperfections. Slimmer looking hips, thighs and stomach are possible without losing a pound. Make the most of yourself, get clued up and become a glamorous goddess with our slimming, figure fixing tips.
Slimming Your Stomach
For most women this is the main problem area. Toned stomachs are forever flaunted in our faces on T.V and in magazines, but sweet reality has it that most of us normaltons are hanging over our jeans. Resembling a pot bellied pig is not a good look but here are some shape slimming tips to make your stomach look flat.
 DO |
 DON'T |
|---|---|
| Wear chunky belts across the lower stomach | Tight jeans/trousers |
| Flat panel skirts/trousers | Straight cut skirt |
| Ruched tops | Tuck in tops |
| Wrap tops | Tight tops / Short tops |
| Low slung waist | Flimsy fabrics |
| Low waistband | Lycra |
| Front or side zip | Drawstring trousers |
| Fitted jacket | Big or tiny prints |
| Slimming pants (think Bridget Jones) |
Hipsters |
Slimming Your Hips
Women who haven’t got them are envious and women who have them don’t want them (there’s no pleasing some people!) If you’ve been blessed with curvaceous, childbearing hips you have to be careful not to over exaggerate them by the clothes you wear. Take these tips for slimmer hips.
| DO |
DON'T |
|---|---|
| Slash neck tops | Clingy, tight |
| V line tops | Baggy t- shirts |
| Scoop tops | Straight leg |
| Funnel tops | Combats |
| Bootleg/flared trousers | Drainpipes |
| A – line skirt | Pencil skirt |
| Scarves and necklaces | |
| High heels | Flat shoes |
| A-line jacket | Short jackets |
| Single breasted jacket | Long wrapped cardigans |
Shaping Your Boobs
You may be god’s gift to men but god’s gift to tops you’re not. Well, not until you follow this advice…
| DO |
DON'T |
|---|---|
| Dark colours | Pastel shades |
| Tailored shirts | Belts |
| Loose fitting, but not baggy | Ruffled tops |
| Bootcut, flared, wide leg trousers | Spaghetti strap tops |
| Wide open neckline | Funnel neck top |
| Three quarter length sleeves | High neck tops |
| Wrap dress/shirt/cardigan | Sleeveless tops/dresses |
| Halterneck dresses/tops | |
| Polo necks |
Slimmer Thighs and Calves
Dressed the right way, large legs can be sexy and womanly make the most of yours with these slimming tips for legs.
| DO |
DON'T |
|---|---|
| Fake tan | Capri pants |
| Flared trousers/jeans | Leggings |
| Wide leg trousers/jeans | Three quarter length dresses or skirts |
| Bootleg trousers/jeans | Kitten heels |
| Bright top to take attention away from bottom half | Bias cut or Calf length skirts |
| Dark colours on bottom half (no white) | |
| Open toed sandals or Wedged shoes | Straight leg jeans |
| A line skirts |
Shaping Your Bottom
Times have changed and it is now fashionable to have a big behind thanks to Jennifer Lopez. So ladies, it’s time to get wise on how to flaunt and emphasise that rounded rear.
| DO |
DON'T |
|---|---|
| Soft fabrics | Big n bold prints on dress |
| Hipster/low waist band | High waisted trousers |
| Boot cut/wide leg | Tight trousers |
| Wear the correct size | |
| Stick to dark colours (grey, black, navy blue, and indigo) | Wear bright colours (including white) on the bottom half |
| Slimline tunics | |
| Longline jackets with no collar | Short jackets |
| Flared/A-line skirt | Straight skirt |
| Fitted dress | |
| Open toe shoes |
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