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By Nancy Redd - AOL
Thanksgiving dinner, homemade pies, heapings of mashed potatoes, slices of cake, 2nd helping of turkey ... it's hard to pinpoint the precise moment you packed on those extra pounds, but it's much easier to see the resulting padding on your hips, tummy and thighs.
If your clothes are feeling skintight, don't just grab grandma's flowered muumuu out of the closet in desperation and frustration. Instead, use your sense of style to instantly shave 10 pounds or more off your frame. Here are some useful tips and tricks:
- Black is your best friend, but it's not the only color on the slenderizing spectrum. Chocolaty browns, olive greens and charcoal grays are hot this season, so stock up on these slimming shades.
- Layers can often lessen the appearance of bulges while you work on lightening your load. Jackets and coats that are hip-length or longer lengthen bodies and create a lean appearance.
- Tans are trimming, so keep up your summer glow with a safe self-tanning solution. Don't use this as an excuse to sunbathe, though.
- Accessories, such as extra-long necklaces or a super-wide belt, can distract from or hide problem areas, while a strategically-placed oversized clutch purse can chicly camouflage your tummy troubles.
- Size right by wearing the size that you currently are, not the size that you wish you were. Don't settle into a double-wide. Clothes that are too big are equally as unflattering.
Supplement your wardrobe with a few articles of clothing that fit you right now and that are reusable at any weight, since you can always get them tailored to fit again once you trim down. Specifically, shop for these size-suitable items:
- Black Pants: Before the bottom falls out of your style, pick up at least one pair of this flattering and slimming staple.
- A-Line Skirt: With this perfectly flattering cut, you'll be totally hip to the game of dressing right for your size.
- Empire-Waist Dress: A fashionable and flowing frock can conceal a stomach, hips, thighs and just about anything else you want to keep under wraps.
- Tunic Top: While getting in shape and beyond, your style can totally stomach shirts like this. You'll never have to suck it in again.
- Extra-long Necklaces: You don't have to string along style while you lose weight. Slenderize while you accessorize. Create a leaner line on your top half with lengthening necklaces.
- Belted Jacket: This chic cut slices stomachs and dices hips while keeping you cool while you stay warm.
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