6 Ways To Look 5 Lbs. Thinner

1. Go for a V-neck blouse.

Not only is a plunging neckline sexy, it draws the eye to the center and can make your body seem narrower. This one is perfect because it's adjustable -- show as much (or as little) as you wish.





2. Wear dark colors and dress monochromatically.


You've heard that black is slimming -- because it is. And you'll look even more streamlined in all black. Too severe? Try an outfit in all brown or all gray for a similar effect.








3. Slip into heels.




Heels make your legs look great, plus they redistribute your weight over a new height. You'll look instantly slim, no matter what you're wearing. (Why do you think beauty queens wear heels in the swimsuit competition?)





4. Wear vertical stripes.

The easiest way to create a leaner look? Vertical stripes! And the Sherry striped mini, shown here, puts stripes just where many of us need them most -- in the hips and thighs.









5. Choose fitted pants.



For a streamlined look, pants should be not too tight and not too loose. Trousers with some lycra will stretch and move with you instead of pulling and creating creases in the seat, hip, and thigh.







6. Draw attention from trouble spots.


Create a diversion! For example, draw the eye away from wide hips by wearing a large, interesting necklace. You'll get lots of compliments and people will be checking out your accessories, not your figure.