STYLE-SLIM CELEBS

 

EVER WONDERED HOW STARS LIKE COLEEN CAN APPEAR TINY AND TONED ONE MINUTE AND THEN LOOK LIKE THEY’VE PILED ON THE POUNDS THE NEXT? WELL HERE’S HOW, AND IT’S GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH WACKY DIETS AS FABULOUS’ FASHION DIRECTOR TRACEY LEA SAYER SHOWS US WITH THESE RULES OF DRESSING…

 

Rule 1 – Shape up Liv Tyler

This shapeless silk dress highlights every lump and bump, emphasising everything it shouldn’t.

By contrast, Liv’s Grecian belted tunic is much more defining, showing off her shoulders and nipping in at her waist, to accentuate all the right areas.

 

Rule 2 – Rule the empire Lily Allen

The singer does herself no favours in this vest and skirt combo. The vest is too short, exposing a potential muffin top and the skirt makes her legs look short and her hips wide.

Lily does pretty and feminine to perfection in this summery cotton dress. The empire-line cut makes her waist seem much smaller and the loose fabric skims flatteringly over her tummy.

 

Rule 3 – Get high Mischa Barton

If you’re pear-shaped avoid hipster skirts at all costs. They only make the widest part of your body appear even broader by drawing attention to it.

Miss Barton’s figure is far better suited to these high-waisted shorts, emphasising her teeny waist and falling loosely over her hips and bottom.

 

Rule 4 – Don’t maximise it Coleen McLoughlin

Unless you’re a 6ft Amazonian model, it’s probably best to steer clear of the maxi-dress altogether, it will only make you look dumpy.

Instead, get your legs out! A dress or skirt cut just above the knee will elongate your figure and flatter your pins.

 

Rule 5 – Think vertical Kate Beckinsale

Kate still looks great but horizontal stripes add width to her usually svelte figure.

If you want to wear stripes, go vertical. They elongate the body, which equals less width – don’t you just love an optical illusion?

 

Rule 6 – Balance it Jessica Simpson

A baby-doll-style dress is far from complimentary on someone with big boobs like Jess. It gives no definition and makes her look the same width all the way from her shoulders to her legs.

Emphasise and support a great cleavage with a fitted top and go for a nipped-in waist to balance out your curves.

 

Rule 7 – Stick to solids Davinia Taylor

OTT patterns and designs may be on trend but slimming they are not. This loud dress only bulks out Davinia’s figure.

If you’re more interested in flattery than fashion, stick with one solid colour. Black especially will instantly have a slimming effect and give you a neater silhouette.

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