You can use your wardrobe to give a slimming effect.  Here are some simple steps to keep in mind when putting your wardrobe together!

• V neck blouse draws eyes upward from the bust line away from your body.
• Vertical lines will give an elongated thinner illusion.
• A fitted blazer will give your shoulders, waist and hips a perfect proportion.  Add a belt either wide or narrow depending on the size of your waistline.  This will separate your waist.
• Long necklaces will lengthen your torso.
• Try an empire waist blouse if you have a larger waist and accent the smallest part of the rib cage.
• Hem lines of pants should be an inch from the floor and matching shoes will give the illusion of long lean legs.
• Wide leg pants will narrow your hips and dark colors will slim your legs.
• Dark colors will minimize and light colors will maximize legs.
• Make sure to tailor your clothes when buying off the rack.  If it doesn’t fit you will look very disheveled and unfit.

 Now that you have a wardrobe with a WOW factor that is slimming, tailored, eloquent and professional don’t forget your hair, makeup and accessories.  I’ll be talking about that next.