Want to look like you just lost a bunch of weight, even if you didn’t? There are some secrets you can try to making yourself appear thinner than you really are through the clothing that you wear. You just have to know how to dress your body type.

Many women that are overweight or unhappy with how they look for whatever reason, don’t try to look good. Maybe you just had a baby and are having trouble losing the baby weight, or you can’t seem to lose those extra pounds you gained during the holidays ... two years ago. Whatever the reason may be, the important thing you need to know is that you can still look great through the type of clothing that you wear. Just because you don’t look as thin as you would like to, doesn’t give you an excuse to dress like a schlep. You can still look great and you may even have some people asking you if you’ve lost weight once you try these tips.

First off, don’t use the excuse that you’re waiting till you lose a few more pounds before you shop for any great outfits. That is your biggest mistake. You need to dress your body appropriately no matter what size it is. So go out there and look for some hot new outfits that accentuate the smallest part of your body. For most women, the area just under the breasts is the smallest part of your waist. The best way to accentuate this is to look for tops that fit snug in that area and flow out from there to hide what’s going on under there. Dresses in this style are good too.

The next tip is the length of your skirts or dresses. If you go with the wrong length, believe it or not, it can make you look bigger. So how do you know which length is right for you? Try things on. It is going to depend on how tall you are. If you are on the shorter side, a longer length might make you look stumpy. Try on several different lengths until you find the one that is best suited for your body type. Don’t be afraid to go shorter. Just below the knee is a great length.

Now for the best tip of them all. Body shaping undergarments. You may need to see an undergarment specialist that can help you choose the best undergarment to slim your body but it is worth it. Most lingerie stores offer a representative to help you with this, so use them! That is what they are there for and they usually know what they are talking about. Finding an undergarment that slims your tummy and other unflattering areas is priceless in your look. These really can make you look like you have lost weight when you find the right one. Don’t be shy, ask for help in this area and I swear to you, you will not regret it!