Long Abdomen? Shorter Legs?

Having a long abdomen is usually slimming; I know many women who would love to have one! But for those with a long abdomen, it does present its own set of problems.

For instance, it can make your legs appear shorter and can be murder if you’re striving for that hourglass look. Take a tip from me though; there are many ways to jazz up the wardrobe you have right now that will give you that curvy, proportioned look.

For one, remember that flats do not flatter anyone’s legs; they are an abrupt end to a lovely gaze! Instead, wear heels whenever you get the chance to lengthen your legs! Those heels should be either basic colors or in tones that compliment your skin color so your legs appear longer. Also, refrain from gladiator styles or clogs—too clunky so they are not much better than flats!

Flattering Choices:

Move your waist up a bit through visual techniques, such as empire waisted dresses!

When wearing a skirt, add a wide belt at the top of your waist; it will shorten the distance between the abdomen and chest visually.

Wearing tops with cowl necks, square necklines, and even scoop necklines draws attention upwards and also leaves less fabric between the neckline and waist, thereby shortening your torso.

Wear flowing tops with some texture to them that are at least as long as mid-hip!



Less Flattering Choices:

Don't wear belts on your hips; it elongates your abdomen even further, making you bottom heavy.

Don't tuck your shirts in; doing so is not in the best interest of any body shape and will make a stark contrast between top and bottom!

Solid color shirts aren't in your best interest; wear shirts with patterns and text to break it up!

Also, cropped trench coats or boyfriend blazers will taper your in a little above the waist!

Tummy Troubles? Not Any More!

Tummy? What tummy? Who? Where?
That’s what the response should be next time you’re complaining to a girlfriend about your diet! The fact is, that kind of anonymity for your stomach is not that far away. In fact, it’s probably hiding in your closet right now!

It’s time to wake up a smell the roses. None of us are perfect, and often—sometimes after childbirth but sometimes just because—we women put on a little pouch. But so what? With all we go through, I think we’re entitled to a little bit, don’t you?

The point is, a tummy is no reason to hide yourself in tent-like clothing. There is no need to become a hermit and go into hiding! Simply develop an awareness of what styles of clothing flatter you and disguise the little things you dislike about yourself. Here are a few quick tips to get you started!

Flattering Choices:

A-line swing jackets are a must!  They are gorgeous, trendy, and hide flaws without even trying!

Blazers or boyfriend jackets with shoulder pads that read to mid-thigh smooth the transitions of your abdomen and give width to your shoulders to balance it out!

Structured dresses with higher waistlines or even dresses with empire waistlines can look great and pull you in where you are small!

A pencil skirt underneath the swing jacket, blazer, or even a classy trench coat can accentuate your smaller, shapely legs!  Super cute and sexy!


Less Flattering Choices:

Refrain from wide belts.  The big block of color over your widest section emphasizes it!

Fitted t-shirts are not a good choice for obvious reasons!

No high-waisted skirts or tucking in your shirt.  This once again draws attention to your middle section!

Heavy layering can be as detrimental as tight clothing if it occurs at your mid-section.

Light colors, white, and elastic are all big 'no-no's!

Finally, say 'No' to shapeless clothes!  Accentuate what you have and mask what you dislike!  If you have great legs and calves, try the swing jacket and pencil skirt to get some looks!