You're losing weight and now you do not have anything that fits. The following garments will take you effortlessly and stylishly through your weight transition.
- Easy knits with a nice drape and simply constructed pieces that will take alterations easily. Use medium weight layers to conceal and flatter and flattering colours to add interest and attention to your good points.
- Jersey co-ordinates are perfect, the poly/rayon knit gives a forgiving fit as your size is shrinking; rich colours take the pieces beyond basic black.
- A knit or dress made from a stretch fabric in a solid-colour and with a 'V' or shirt collar neckline is a great weight concealer (ensure it doesn't cling anywhere -- wear a slip if you have to).
- A knee to mid-calf stretch poplin skirt. Choose a firm feeling poplin for a smooth hip and thigh line and a solid colour. A centre front seam or row of buttons will also add a flattering vertical line.
- A medium to long-line twin-set. . A medium-long 2-piece sweater set will minimise full hips, a large bottom or/and full tummy. Ensure that if it is a one-button style that does up at the neck, the triangular opening that it creates is not overly wide at the hips.
- A semi-fitted shirt in a current colour. To add a touch of fashion. If it has a slightly rounded base (square-round) it will be able to be worn out over jeans or a skirt. Roll or pull up the sleeves for an extra slimming boost.
- A knuckle to fingertip length, semi-fitted jacket is a great item to camouflage rolls or a full behind. It will also add that finished and dressy look to an outfit.
- Several interesting upper body accessories. This could be a few oblong scarves (but nothing too thin or lightweight), or a pin of some kind. An oblong scarf can be used as a vertical line to slim and elongate your figure and a pin (brooch) will add eye-up attention away from lower body figure challenges. Both will also add a finished look to your outfit.
This article is an excerpt from "50 Image Esssentials for Women" (an E-book authored by Rachel Quilty of Jump the Q). A free copy of the E-book is available from www.jumptheq.com.au.
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