Fake a Slimmer Silhouette with This Simple Style Hack
Try these stylish ideas for your next party.
![Oprah and Hayley Atwell](/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Oprah-and-Hayley-Atwell.jpg?w=953)
Getting dressed for an occasion is fun, but achieving the most flattering and stylish look is a challenging business. However: Don’t let your fears of flaunting your figure cause you to skip out on parties and get togethers! There is a simple trick of the trade that can help boost your confidence: Metallic clothing. This type of fabric is eye-catching, and creates a slimmer silhouette in seconds. So, how does it work, and what’s the best way to style it? Check out these clever wardrobe and styling tricks to create the perfect, party-ready look.
Subtracts 10 Pounds
![Oprah Winfrey at the 'Sidney' premiere, Toronto International Film Festival, Canada](https://www.womansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Oprah-Winfrey-at-the-Sidney-premiere-Toronto-International-Film-Festival-Canada.jpg?w=1024)
The body-hugging fit of a streamlined, longer dress that nips in at the waist creates a slimming column effect and highlights the figure’s beautiful hourglass shape.
Carves Out Curves
![Sigourney Weaver at the 2016 American Cinematheque Awards](https://www.womansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sigourney-Weaver-at-the-2016-American-Cinematheque-Awards.jpg?w=1024)
A shiny, printed blazer pulls the eye from side to side, adding visual bulk to the entire body. Instead, the linear look of a one-tone topper directs focus vertically to shed optical pounds all over. Bonus: Wearing with matching pants “trims” even more.
Looks Long and Lean
![Hayley Atwell at the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview Party](https://www.womansworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hayley-Atwell-at-the-Royal-Academy-of-Arts-Summer-Exhibition-Preview-Party.jpg?w=1024)
A long skirt that’s fitted through the hips and thighs and flares out at the knee creates the illusion of a short and stocky frame. The fix? An A-line design “stretches” the body for a more statuesque-looking silhouette.