Style Hacks on How to Look Slimmer
As a general guideline, your wardrobe choices should always flatter your body. What you don’t want is for your outfit to make you appear frumpy or disproportionate — this can greatly impact confidence and how others perceive you.
As an experienced personal stylist, I’ve had opportunities to work with a wide variety of body types, gaining valuable insights on building confidence of men with fuller and thinner figures.
Want to discover strategies I use on my clients so you can look slim and trim?
Continue reading to learn more…
1. Ensure your Clothes Fit Right
Darker tones are your best friend and one of the best tactics to help you appear slim and trim. Go for dark colors such as navy, black, deep green, and chocolate brown to help mask problem areas such as stomach bulges.
For the ultimate body masking hack, go for a full-on monochromatic look. This trick will help you appear more lean and trim. Avoid wearing different colors that compete with each other as this will only chop you up visually.
If the colors you wear from top and bottom don't blend well, you’ll appear shorter and wider than you actually are.
2. Go Bigger with Prints
Maybe you’re tired of the same old solids and want to add some oomph to your look – totally understand.
The trick is to make sure the pattern compliments your stature. Any type of wide stripe will only make you look wider.
Also, skip the smaller patterns as they create too high of a contrast which ends up spotlighting your rotund-ness, I’d suggest going with a print large enough to compliment your body.
3. Keep All Jackets Open
Any of your day-to-day jackets like a bomber jacket or cardigan should be left open. This will help you maintain that longer / leaner silhouette.
You might think I’m wrong, but trust me, keeping your jackets zipped or buttoned up will only create an unwanted mass in that area, drawing the eye directly to your midsection.
4. Seek Out The Right Fabrics
Really thick or heavy fabrics will instantly add extra pounds and create unnecessary heft — on the contrary, thin fabrics will stick to your body, highlighting things like a saggy chest area or a protruding belly.
Find out which brands work for you and keep them as your go-to. A good tip is to seek out materials that help to mattify and smooth out any problem areas.
5. Add on Layers
Wearing a properly fitting jacket or blazer can greatly enhance your look, but it has to be worn the right way. There’s a myth going around that stacking on a bunch of layers will help you look leaner.
Avoid adding too many layers, as it will only cause a heavier appearance. Limit yourself to a maximum of two layers to keep things streamlined.
Pro style tip: Try layering a cardigan under your blazer, leaving the blazer unbuttoned for an overall balanced look.
Brandi is a personal stylist with over 10 years of experience helping men feel confident in their clothing. She offers tailored style solutions to solve your fashion issues, ensuring you look and feel great for any occasion.