Hello Mamas,
Okay most of us are on our way to a slender physique but why not look as if you reached your goal sooner than you will!
Here are a few tips from a great book titled How to Never Look Fate Again by Charla Krupp.
As soon as I saw this book I ran to the book store with my daughter to grab it. I thought our Mamas need to know about this!! This is such a fun and easy read. I loved it! When I first posted that I joined weight watchers I got a lot of comments that I didn't need to lose weight. My secret is that I am the queen like Charla Krupp on dressing 10 lbs lighter as well as holding my head high, shoulders back and standing tall!! Her book is spot on and when you shop as much as I do you begin to know what works on your body and what doesn't. I will try a bunch of dresses on ( I was born with patience for that) and I see what flatters my body and what doesn't.... no, YIKES, no, oh goodness no, YES!!!!
I am addicted to jackets! In Krupp's book she writes.... " Throw a black, tailored fitted jacket, open, over a white bright, or light colored V-neck tee. The dark angular cut of the jacket reduces body weight at the shoulders, while the contrasting V-neck creates the illusion of a long neck."
If your petite : go for supple cowls, draped necklines, and v-neck sleeveless tops and dresses. Get rid of scrunch-down turtles and boxy crews that overwhelm smaller proportions and make you look shorter and wider.
If your size 14 and up.... play with dramatic necklines you can handle it. Portrait collar jackets with a rich retro look, deep square necklines, crisp white notch collar shirts, and wide strap beaded neck scoops are waiting for you. Another tip she gives is that if you are bigger than a size 32 jean you can wear men's jeans. Bill Bartlett of E Street Denim in Highland Park, Illinois says " 7 For All Mankind's boot cut is a great choice because of all the stretch in it, it won't make you look like you are wearing men's jeans. "Hey, whatever it takes to look good! I'm all for it Mamas!!
Throughout her book I really enjoyed her example photos of High Fat Clothing Vs. Low Fat Clothing like shown above and below.
I learned from her that pocket placement is pretty much everything when it comes to jeans. " The right pair of jeans is like a bra for your bum. No button flap pockets, bold white stitching or low pockets." The No fat jean has " clean dark denim, straight leg, no logo's, tags, grommets, or decorated extras. Higher pockets lift you where you belong."
Okay I could go on and on and then this post will be a book. There are so many great facts in here, a lot I already knew and a lot I didn't!! This book is a must have for Mamas!!!
Stay Haute!
XO Kimberly
Wow Kimberly! So thrilled with your love of my book! Be sure to buy the paperback edition of HOW TO NEVER LOOK FAT AGAIN coming to a bookstore near you on March 7. All new products! 100 under $25!
xx, Charla Krupp! Thinner by Tonight!
Posted by: Charlakrupp | 01/15/2011 at 10:09 AM