Covid curves? Calm down and hide them.

July 09, 2020

Covid curves? Calm down and hide them.

Covid curves? Don't panic - check out my style tips on how to dress to look instantly slimmer.

So you've put some weight on. No wonder when the most exercise you have had for the last 3 months, is checking out what's in the fridge.

Be philosophical about your weight gain. After all - what goes up - comes back down again.

And hey girlfriend - believe me - you are not alone! The problem with wearing track suits - cos there's no point in dressing up when there's nowhere to go - is you don't notice clothes getting tighter. OK - the damage is done - your Friday/Saturday night going out clothes don't fit as well as they use to. Let's face it - those babies are downright tight.

Annoyingly, it takes no time at all to put weight on - but a hell of a lot longer to get rid of it again. What's the answer? If you can't lose it - hide it.

Top - Hair.

Middle - Body.

Bottom - Shoes.

Hair - Your hairstyle should be determined by the shape of your face. Help your face to look slimmer by simply letting your hair drop either side of your face. A softer style will flatter where as a serve short cut will emphasize your chubby cheeks.

Body -

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Rummage around in your undies draw and find underwear that fits properly. It's much better to wear bras and knickers to your current size. Too small and your flesh will bunch up. Not a pretty sight. Too big, and you will appear baggy, the very look you are trying to get rid of. If you don't have anything that fits properly - do your bit for the economy - go buy some new fab underwear.

A simple but effective way to trim down your appearance is to choose a monochrome outfit. Wearing the same colour top and bottom

If you want to jazz up what you are wearing, add some jewellery, not too much though, as wearing anything to excess can make you appear fatter than you want.

Over-sized shirts are a big no no. You may think you are hiding your flab, but you are not. Everyone will know what you've got underneath that billowing cloth. Choose clothes that are fitted, but not too tight. I know it sounds wrong, but believe me, you will look slimmer. If you wear something too loose, and baggy it will make you look fatter and frumpier than you actually are.

Wearing a coat that falls down the side of you will de-emphasize on any excess weight hanging around your waist.

Jeans always look great. Sorry but white jeans just show off your big bum. Choose dark colours, then you can add a crisp white shirt to complete the look. Keep the white - lose the fat.

A high rise waistline - is better than a hipster. Low rise waistlines only serve as a place for your belly fat to hang over. And let's face it - unless you've got the pencil thin figure of a supermodel (and most of us don't) all a low slung waistline will do for you is to make you look uncomfortable in your clothes. That and looking cheap or trashy or both.

Pencil or a-line, rather than flared when wearing a skirt or dress. Keep the hem, knee length or longer. Short skirts are just not flattering if your legs are carrying excess weight.

Choose body lengthening clothes. Cardigans should cover the hips, not point them out. Short clothes that stop at the waist can make you appear dumpy. If, like me, you are already short then a jacket or blouse ending at your waist will make you look even shorter. When you are after looking slimmer, then the longer your body looks, the slimmer you will look.

Adding a belt to an already bulky coat, is a no no - it only serves to exaggerate the size of your waist.

If you keep what you wear simple. The less fussy the clothes you put on, the leaner you will look. Adding a belt will then enhance your look.

If it gives you a boost, then there is no reason why you shouldn't wear some kind of 'shapewear' garment - like Spanx.

Shoes -

High heels give you lift. Flat shoes do the opposite. Obvious when you think about it. And as we are all about avoiding looking dumpy - high heels are the way to go. After months of wearing slippers and trainers - high heels might take a bit of getting used to again. There are loads of anti-fatigue insole foot supports to choose from. I recommend if you haven't been wearing high heels for a while - then buying gel insoles are a good idea for that first night out. Heels don't have to be ultra high, just high enough to lengthen your body and give you some lift.

If you have forgotten what it's like to wear high heels, this video by Miss Alex - gives you a 'step by step' guide on wearing heels without pain.