Dress yourself thin!

I can hear my mom in the back of me head right now saying " if you have nothing nice to say.." So I have decided to forgo the critique of the Emmy gowns because quite frankly I am so disappointed at the majority of choices that I feel it would be a straight up rant about the ill-fitting dresses, garish patterns and the general feeling that celebrities just gave up.

What is more important here is that clearly even celebrities need a refresher on how to dress for your body type. Or as I like to call it Dress yourself Skinny!!! in 5 easy steps.

Step One: Find a better Bra

Did you know that 85% of women in America are wearing the wrong bra size?
When I was fitting women for bras they would come to me for help but were often afraid of what their true size is. One woman in Particular was wearing a 34C, has been for years. She needed a new bra because she said she felt she was "spilling out" of this one. I measured her at a 36DD, She was shocked.
Women are so afraid of numbers that having to go up in bra size means they are fat. Absolutely NOT TRUE!

When you wear the wrong bra especially one that is too small it can actually push fat to areas where you don't want it, Example: Muffin top. You can actually create a muffin top because your bra pushes fatty tissue that could otherwise be evenly distributed in your torso downward. Not to mention wearing a bra that is too small creates bulging and no one wants that.  So ladies go get properly fitted and it will change your life I swear.

Step Two: Buy Underwear that fits

Same concept as the Bra, wearing underwear that is too small can create bulges in unwanted ares. Also wearing underwear that is too big can lead to creeping panties, you will be pulling those suckers out of your ass all day. Not cute.
Stay away from String Bikini panties if you have any meat on your hips, that will create lines making you resemble a packed sausage. And for God sakes never wear them underneath a jersey knit dress. Try a seamless panty that is more true to your size and you wont even know its there, bonus neither will anyone else.

Step Three: Invest in a great pair of jeans

Jeans will never go out of style so why waste life buying jeans that don't fit right? Again ladies stop buying things that are too small. Jeans especially, Jeans that are too tight will also create muffin top and camel toe. Levi's carries jeans that will accommodate every shape and style. It's worth it to research what you want in a jean, such as Slim Straight, Curvy Bootcut, or Mid-rise. The right pair of jeans should lift the butt, hit you in the right spot on the hips and not drag the ground. Finding jeans that fit you will compliment your best features and inspire confidence.






Step Four: Make Stripes work for you

See how the bolder stripes minimize and the smaller ones elongate?

Yes stripes can work for you. Well placed stripes can minimize what you don't like and enhance what you do like, Big and small striped garments can create an optical illusion and focus the eyes where you want them to go.  Don't be afraid of stripes, they are classic and bold and can be your friend.










Step Five: Find a good shift dress

Or as I like to call it the magic dress. My favorite thing about the shift dress is the way it always makes my legs look good. A shift dress is a classic silhouette of a straight up and down, Mid-thigh hitting dress. It is so easy to throw on and go, great for spring or fall with tights and tall boots. I have dressed women of all shapes and sizes in shift dresses and they are the most flattering dress for any event.








My most important piece of advice is don't be afraid to dress for your size. I have been guilty of wearing clothes two sizes too small because I thought it made me look skinnier. Dressing for your size will make you look thinner because you won't be busting out of your top or bulging out of your pants. Personalize your wardrobe, make it your own and confidence will follow.

I leave you with a word from Nina Garcia herself.