Fashion Tips and Tricks

• The lean lines of a classic blazer help balance a pear-shaped body.

• To help disguise a thick middle, wear a top with a well-defined waist.

• If the zipper on your jeans sticks, try rubbing it with candle wax to loosen it up.

• Found a pair of jeans you love? Consider buying two and hemming one to wear with flats and leave the other long to wear with heels. Remember to wash jeans first before hemming to ensure a perfect length.

• An open collar or V neck will elongate the neck and slim the torso by drawing the eye up toward the chin and away from your bottom half.

• Make sure your sleeves fit properly. When sleeves are short, it throws your proportions off, makes the shirt seem small, and you look heavier.

• To create a longer silhouette, use long necklaces or pendants. Avoid chokers.

• Flat front trousers and skirts are really flattering for a larger tummy. It is best to avoid pleats and front zips as they will bring attention to this area. Side and back zips are a much more flattering option.

• A-line skirts are great for a wide waistline.

• The skinny on belts: Most slimming is a skinny belt, the same color as your clothes. And don’t exaggerate bulk by belting heavy sweaters or jackets.

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