How To Disguise Your Tummy
The most common complaint I hear when I meet with a new client is
- “I have a large tummy “
- “I’ve never had a tummy before, I don’t know what to wear now.”
- “My tummy sticks out!”
- “I look as though I’m always pregnant!”
- “I feel fat…”
As women, our bodies change at different stages of life. As we get older we are hit with menopause and often the waist thickens and the tummy becomes more evident. Some of us find it difficult to lose that “baby tummy” or have dietary issues which leave us bloated.
But Don’t Stress, I Have Some Tips And Hints That Will Help You Disguise Your Tummy.
The biggest mistake most women make is covering up with too much fabric – drowning their bodies. It doesn’t make them look smaller, it makes them look bigger! We need to create some shape!
Draw attention to the upper half of your body by wearing statement necklace, tops with embellishment, a pretty brooch or a large pair of earrings.
Highlight your shoulders with one-sided or off the shoulder tops or tops with soft flouncy frills. Avoid drop shouldered tops, they may make you look rounder.
If you’ve got great legs show them off, with skirts or dresses that are above the knee or with splits. Asymmetric hemlines also add a bit of interest to your outfit and can draw the eye from your tummy.
If you have slim ankles show them off with cropped jeans or pants, or ankle strapped shoes.
If you have narrow wrists, load them up with pretty eye catching bangles.
In short, draw attention to the best parts of you !
So, what to wear
- Tops that scoop at the side
- Tops with Asymmetric hem lines
- Tops that are ruched or have slits at the side
- Empire line dresses (beware of too many gathers (highlight your flattest point underneath your bustline.
- Fifties style dresses, wrap dresses, maxi dresses that are slightly cinched at the waist.
- Vertical stripes, narrow s horizontal striped t -shirts can work when layering your garments.
- Layer your garments with vests or waterfall long lined cardigans or structured jackets
When you layer your garments, run the colour down the middle, then layer with a contrasting colour. Dots, stripes and an all over repetitive pattern can disguise all the lumps and bumps.
Look for pants and skirts with side zippers, as you want to avoid any unnecessary bulk in the front.
Selecting the right shapewear for your body shape is very important. My most important tip is not to have your underwear too tight – you want to give your body a smooth line.
And last but not least, avoid wearing a crossbody bag, as you want to keep the eye away from your middle and it will draw it right in there.
Remember ladies, it’s all about balance and proportion.
