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If the Xmas festivities have left you with a Jelly Belly then here are some tips to use whilst you get yourself back to your svelte self (mmm!) Cleverly conceal the area no one will know that it is there.  Here are my tips to give the illusion of a svelte waist.

You need to

·  Firstly get yourself some “magic knickers” – they may not be the most comfortable or glamorous of garments but they really can work to suck you in and give you a more streamlined appearance under tighter fitting clothes.  Choose from everyday ones with a tummy panel or for special occasions there are those that go from under your bust right down to your knees (gorgeous!) The best one are Spanx. Don’t buy these too small. Think STREAMLINE not cut off circulation.

·  Layering will help to disguise lumps and bumps.  If you have a T-shirt that clings a bit then wearing a silky close fitting camisole under it will help – your first layer tackles the jelly belly and the second layer then skims over the top. 

·  Don’t wear clothes that are too tight – choose a firmer fabric that skims not clings – lycra that looks like its sprayed on is never a good look.  Tops with gathers and ruches around your middle are great as you can’t tell what is drape and what is fat.

·  Aim for tops with long draped sleeves that draw the attention down to your wrists.  Also look for tops with detail on the collar or bust line to draw attention upwards.

·  The hem of tops should not fall across your tummy – choose something longer

·  Don’t wear a belt around the waist unless just the front buckle is peeking out from behind a jacket or cardigan

·  Curved hemlines on tops and shirts are good to give the illusion of a waist too.

·  Look for tunic tops that skim – not too big and baggy though, make sure they still come in at the waist a little

·  A top with an empire line emphasises your shape under your ribcage, where hopefully the xmas turkey has not yet reached!

·  Your most flattering trousers will be flat fronted, with a side zip in quite a firm fabric.

·  If you carry a shoulder bag make sure it doesn’t sit and highlight your midriff – tuck it right under your arm or hold it lower!

 

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