How to wear Flats

Flat sandals are a hot item this summer, but they can be a little trickier to wear. Although they make you look shorter and don’t add any inches to your height, they’re still unbelievably cute.

First of all keep in mind that flat sandals always look best with clothes that have a laid-back feel to them. A fancy black dress won’t go with flat sandals because it’s more of a beachy look.

Try flat sandals with a skirt and a peasant blouse, it looks absolutely fabulous. Also, flat sandals with short shorts, a tunic, and a big bag is a great combination!

Don’t wear flat sandals with tailored clothes, but rather save them for easy-to wear clothes. You can also wear cropped pants with flats as well as jeans. Make sure you stick to natural colors.

You can also try wearing flat sandals with tights or leggings as long as your outfit matches. Pick a light colored pair of tights/leggings and a cute pair of flats.

10 ways to hide tummy

There is nothing more annoying than trying on a million different clothes only to realize that the problem is not the clothes, but your bulging tummy. It can be hard to find things that hide your tummy but at the same time looks good too, so here are your top 10 ways to hiding a tummy pouch.

#1.  A Banded Top

Banded tops are shirts that have a band at the hemline which is great for covering a tummy bulge.

#2.  Wrap Dresses and Shirts

Wrap dresses and wrap shirts are excellent for hiding your tummy pouch. Choose them in colorful patterned styles since the eye will be drawn eye from the problem area.

#3. Shapewear

Shapewear is another great way to help hide your trouble spots, although they can be a little uncomfortable to wear at times. Stick to shapewear only when needed though!

#4. Get the Right Fit

Stick to your size and your body structure. Wearing something too small and too tight will only accentuate the problem and wearing something that is too large for you will only make it obvious that you’re trying to hide something. Instead, stick to a happy medium: your true size!

#6. Wear a Fitted Jacket

Don’t cover up in a big jacket…it will only make you look bigger! Instead, try a fitted jacket that enhances your silhouette and nips at the waist.

#7.  Empire Waist Tops

Empire waist tops are great for hiding a tummy bulge since it nips right under the bust and hangs straight down all the way, hiding that unwanted roll of fat that you hate so much.

#8. Avoid Pants With Waist Detail

Put away your pants/jeans that have a lot of waist detail such as lots of pockets, bows, belts, etc, since this will only bring attention to the tummy area. Instead, stick to really plain and simple flat front pants with little or no detail at the waist.

#9. Select the Right Fabrics

Tight, stretchy fabrics will only accentuate your tummy. Instead, opt for more free-flowing fabrics such as cotton which will not cling to your body.

#10. Never Tuck Your Shirt In

I’m not sure if anyone still tucks their shirt in, but if you do – please stop now! Tucking your shirt in is a major no-no, especially if you’ve got something to hide! Let the shirt flow over the pants, which will elongate your torso and hide your tummy. If your shirt is too long (too big), then it’s just not a good fit for you!

7 slimming tips

As the summer approaches, we seem to be wearing less and less clothes and that means one thing: body consciousness! All those months of scarfing down delicious Holiday food has made us all a little bloated and unhappy with ourselves, but thankfully, you don’t have to hide under baggy clothes to feel good about yourself. Of course I encourage everyone to eat healthy and exercise on a regular basis, but also to pick the right clothing for their body types. So here are 7 slimming looks for your every problem area.

If You Have Wide Hips

There is absolutely nothing wrong with hips: they’re feminine, sexy, and everyone has them! But if you’re a little self conscious, I suggest you go for a pair of fitted flare leg jeans. These type of denim balances by creating a triangle with your hips as the high point.

If You’re Short

If you want to add a little height, straight-leg boyfriend jeans do just that. They create the allusion of a longer, slimmer leg, especially when paired with a pair of sexy heels or wedges.

If You Have a Tummy Bulge

And who doesn’t, right? Pick tops that are a little looser at the front and that drape off your shoulders. This will hide your tummy perfectly. Also, ruffled tops are perfect since they draw attention to the neckline and away from the mid-section.

If You Don’t Have a Waist

If your waist needs a little nip, there’s nothing better than a wide belt to fix that. Wear it on your waist over a flowy summer dress to add structure and a tiny waist.

If You Want to Emphasize Your Bust

Strappy maxi dresses are the perfect type of dresses to enhance your bust, but they also add a very nice slimming effect overall. Choose a maxi dress with sequins around the bust area to draw attention upwards.

If You Want to Look Slimmer

If you want to make the appearance of an overall slimmer look, V-stripped patterns are perfect for that, like the skirt in the above picture. They draw the attention down towards the body, making you appear slimmer and taller too!

If You’re Heavier on Top

Don’t be afraid to wear blazers…they can actually make you look 10 pounds lighter! Throw a fitted blazer over a pair of boyfriend jeans and see the difference a structured jacket can make!