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How to hide problem areas in the body?
Lingerie can help
Plus
size
lingerie company AboutCurves provide recommendations for how to
choose
lingerie that will flatter any figure.
Different kinds of
lingerie are better at covering
or disguising problem areas; this article provides a
guide that women can use when deciding what styles
to wear. Most of the time, women know whether
they’re a pear shape, an apple shape, or an
hourglass, and they know how to choose the
hemline
on their
skirts to flatter their legs — but when it
comes to
lingerie, many women feel lost. Should they
wear underwire? Will a full
bikini or a
thong make
them
look
more attractive?
Golden Rule: No matter what shape or
size a woman’s body, dark colors discourage focus on
whatever area they cover. Therefore, the Golden Rule
for Flattering Every Figure is always to choose one
area of the body to highlight, and draw attention
there with bright colors or patterns and
accessories. (Related:
Fayreform lingerie collection)
This
model shows how high-cut leg openings can lengthen
the
legs, while accessories provide focus for the
outfit. The Golden Rule is demonstrated as bright
pink is highlighted against black lace. |
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This model shows how to
hide a belly bulge by incorporating an opaque
fabric, rather than a
sheer one. Also,
embroidered detail uses the Golden Rule to
draw attention away from the middle. |
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This image
shows how wide shoulder straps hide broad
shoulders, while a
full skirt minimizes
thunder thighs. The
lace bodice demonstrates
the Golden Rule by drawing attention to the
cleavage. |
Undefined Waist:
Women who feel like they have no waist should try
wearing 2-piece outfits to break up their body.
Camisole and tap pants sets are perfect for this
— they provide separation between the
bust and
the hips, creating the illusion of an hourglass
figure, even for women who are not
naturally
curvy.
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Belly Bulges: It’s important for
women to remember that
lingerie doesn’t have to be
sheer. Women who are
self-conscious about their
tummies should try wearing silky polyester, which
smoothes out the body’s lines while providing
stomach coverage. Since
lingerie is about showing
off skin, this also
brings attention to the
cleavage, shoulders, and legs, which results in
less focus on the middle.
Heavy Bottom: Trying to
disguise a derriere? Bustiers and babydolls often come
with a bikini panty, which will provide great coverage.
Women with heavy bottoms should avoid
thong or
g-string
panties, as these accentuate the bottom. Tap pants and
boy shorts, which have wider legs and provide the most
coverage, will also minimize the backside.
Thunder Thighs: The key to hiding thunder
thighs is to wear lingerie with a wide
skirt. Instead of
close-fitting gowns, or bustiers, which can accent the
thighs, baby-dolls with a lot of flounce — wide ruffles or
pleats— will cascade over the legs and minimize thighs.
The secret is that the added width appears to come from
the skirt, and not from the thighs! (Related:
Plus size clothes)
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Short or Chubby Legs: Lengthen and slim legs
by wearing black
pantyhose and a bedroom slipper with a
small heel. Try to avoid
pantyhose in bright colors, as
this will add focus to the legs. Also, women with short or
chubby legs should
wear shorter lingerie, like bustiers
and teddies with high cut legs; the more leg that is
shown, the longer the legs will appear. (Related:
Couture lingerie)
Accessorize: No matter what problem
areas need to be disguised, accessories are a great
solution—they draw attention to themselves. Marabou wrist
cuffs are very popular, as are
chokers with a wide black
ribbon. Women can also use
feather products, like boas and
fans, to provide a place for eyes to focus.
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