How to Dress to Camouflage Your Belly

What happened to the days when our waists were slim and our mid-sections were something that seldom crossed our minds? Many of us over 40 struggle with our mid-sections. For some it's a protruding tummy, for others it's a thicker waist and let's not forget the muffin top. So, how do you dress to camouflage your belly? Guest blogger, Image Consultant Sheila Dicks has these solutions:

There are two options: The first is to exercise and change our eating habits, which as you probably know is not as easy as it sounds. There's just something about stubborn belly fat. The second option is to dress in a way that conceals – by far the easiest. Let's talk about concealing a tummy and the choices we have available.

The first choice is Undergarments: Undergarments are not called foundation garments for no reason. No matter what your age or wardrobe challenges, wearing the right undergarments is a prerequisite for looking great in your clothes.  When you wear undergarments to hide a tummy you have several choices:

High-waist panty: This foundation garment works great under pants or jeans. Make sure the top of the garment is under your bra and that you're not creating extra bumps.

High waist short: These shorts create a smooth look (no lines) and are great to wear under clingy dresses, jersey pants or any garment that is clinging and revealing.

Slimming Tank:   This tank is also a great choice to wear under pants or jeans. It will slim your waist area and not create bumps anywhere else.

 

 

Open bust camisole: Just the thing to wear with pants or jeans. If your bust is small and/or you'd like to add a little lift to it this is the perfect garment to do it.

Your second choice is choosing clothing styles that are slimming and flattering.  Choose styles that glide over your tummy and waist and/or take attention from that area.

<<Dresses from Macy's

 

 

 

 

2. Tops:  The best tops to conceal a large mid section are tops in a printed material, tops in a light fabric that doesn't cling and tops that are not tight. Top from Macy’s.>>

 

 

 

 

Guest blogger Sheila Dicks is a style coach who helps women find their best styles and colors so they look and feel fabulous and attract more of what they want. You can find her at:  www.womeninstyle.ca