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6 Sneaky Ways to Look Thinner by Tonight
Bikini season is officially here — sigh. But even if you've been less than diligent about diet and exercise, you can still step out looking slimmer this summer. Here, best-selling author Charla Krupp reveals brilliant fashion and beauty tricks from her book How to Never Look Fat Again. Get a jump start on your diet and fitness goals with our Virtual Weight Loss Simulator.
By Andrea Lavinthal
Buy a New Bra
The one thing every woman can do right now to look thinner in her clothes is to buy a new bra, says Krupp. "Eighty-five percent of women are walking around in the wrong bra, and it makes their breasts look lower than they should be." The goal is to create as much space as possible between your waist and chest so your torso appears longer and leaner, advises Krupp. The trick is to have an expert measure you instead of automatically buying the same size you always do. Head to the lingerie department at a fine department store or a specialty shop like the Intimacy boutique to get hooked up (no pun intended).
Wear a V-Neck Top
When it comes to dressing thinner, Krupp swears by V-neck tops. "The downward diamond shape optically elongates and narrows so you don't have a cutoff point where the actual neck stops, which gives the illusion of extra inches." There's just one caveat to living in V's: You must take care of the skin on your body, especially your neck and chest. Krupp recommends starting in the shower with Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash, which helps improve elasticity, dryness, dullness, and the appearance of fine lines. Follow up by applying an anti-aging body moisturizer such as Olay Regenerist Regenerating Body Lotion.
Show Off Your Legs
When it's warm outside, you can't hide your stems in dark tights and leggings. "Bare legs can be the sexiest look of all, as long as you're committed to keeping them in top form," says Krupp. To reveal slimmer legs, start by shaving. "It might sound obvious, but many women think they can get away with a little leg hair," says Krupp. (Here's looking at you, Mo'Nique.) Use a good razor like Venus Embrace to ensure a close shave. Next, nix pastiness and cover veins with a sunless tanner or bronzer such as DuWop Revolution. Finally, slip on a pair of nude heels that blend into your skin tone to create the illusion of longer, leaner legs.
Play with Color
Wearing all black in the summer in an attempt to appear thinner is not a good idea, says Krupp. "It actually draws more attention to you and makes you seem a little crazy." Mix it up by sporting color or even white on a place on your body that's not going to make you look fat. For example, if you have wide hips and thighs, wear a dark navy pencil skirt on the bottom and a bright pink cardigan on top.
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