You have been dieting for about a month but with your class reunion in two weeks, you realize you are not going to hit your weight loss goal. This reunion is the big one, the reunion where you wanted to show off your new and improved self but now you have doubts that you will look as great as you wanted to look. Well, do not be discouraged. Keep eating healthy foods and exercising rather than getting frustrated and stopping. However, you can also do a few things to make yourself look thinner; giving the illusion that you did reach your goal.
For instance, wear monochrome colors. While you may want to avoid all black, which might make it look as if you were attending a funeral instead of a class reunion, wear all one color from head to toe. The reason this works is that when you wear two different colors, you are breaking the body up into sections, which can also draw a person’s attention to the wrong part of the body. By wearing all one color, you produce a long, lean appearance that is very slimming.
Remember, monochrome does not equate to boring. Instead, choose a champagne colored suit with matching shoes or a rich burgundy dress with embellished burgundy shoes. In addition, you can use different shades of one color for more interest. In this case, you might choose a dark tan skirt on the bottom with knee-high taupe boots and a taupe sweater. Do not be afraid to mix color of the same color for a beautiful and slimming effect.
If you plan to wear a skirt to your class reunion, go with a pencil skirt that is above the knee rather than something a-line that would only make you look wider. If you prefer a longer skirt, then again, keep it straight but never to the floor, which looks old and boring. Most women, especially as they age, do not look good walking around in a mini skirt. Therefore, for a sophisticated and gorgeous look, choose a darker colored skirt that would hit at the narrowest part of the calf.
If you wanted to wear slacks to the class reunion, go with a nice straight-legged pant that is well cut and tailored. What you want to stay away from are slacks with a wide bottom, which will make the entire body look wide and boxy. Also, make sure you choose pants that fit nicely around the waist. If the waistband is too tight, you will end up with an unsightly bulge. In this case, it would be wiser to go up one size. Finally, a nice jacket can top off a skirt or pant outfit beautifully. The best option is a single-breasted jacket with long lines.