5 Dresses That Will Make You Look Slimmer

Wouldn't you like to be able to lose 5-10 pounds in only a few seconds? Sounds too good to be true, right?

Some women don't realize the clothes that they put on can really make or break them, especially when it comes to dresses. Some dresses do a great job at disguising any body parts you may not want to show off and can actually make you look 10 pounds thinner, while other dresses can do a good job at accentuating the wrong parts of your body, making you look 10 pounds heavier.

If you are in the market for a new dress or you simply love buying new dresses on a regular occasions, check out these 5 dress styles that can make you look slimmer in an instant.

Wrap Dress 

Wrap dresses are a classic style that was popular when they first came on the scene in the 70's and are still very popular today.

These style dresses are great for camouflaging a larger tummy to help you appear slimmer. If you aren't sure about a wrap dress, then look for a faux wrap dress that doesn't actually tie on the side but still has that front wrap style to help slim your stomach area.

A-Line Dress 

An a-line dress is basically what it sounds like because it is shaped like the letter "A." The top half of the dress is going to be smaller and fitted while starting after the waist, the dress will slightly start flaring out. 

These dresses are usually universally flattering because they flare out and can help hide larger hips and butts and help define a smaller waist. There are all kinds of different a-line dresses that you can choose from. There are some that are shorter that hit above the knee and you can also have a longer one that hits past the knee or around the calf area. Some of these dresses are more fitted on the top than others while some may flare out more than others at the bottom.

It may take some trying on for you to see which exact a-line dress style best fits your body shape.

Belted Dress 

If you want accentuate your small waist, try a dress that has a small belt where the smallest part of your waist is.

By defining your waist you can make yourself appear slimmer especially if you have the body shape in which you have a small, defined waist. This is especially true for women who have an hourglass figure or even pear shaped women. If you have a larger chest this may also work in your favor to help define the difference between your chest and your stomach.

Color Block Dress 

Color block dresses are quite popular right now and you have probably seen a few celebrities even wear these on the red carpet. These dresses can come in a variety of different styles but most of them are more figure hugging dresses.

The key to choosing a color blocked dress is to choose one that distracts the eye from your problem areas and helps to slim your body. For example, a red dress that has color blocking on the sides around the hips and thighs can help draw attention away from large hips and thighs.

Little Black Dress 

There is not way around it, a black dress can instantly make your look slimmer when comparing it to a lighter colored dress. If you choose a black dress in one of the above styles, you can instantly take off about 10 pounds when you combine these two clothing tricks.

Plus, black dresses can be worn in a variety of different situations and you can usually dress them up with the right accessories and even dress them down with a cardigan or sweater.

When choosing a dress, here are some other things to keep in mind to make you appear thinner.

• Make sure that the dress fits the largest part of your body properly. A dress that is too tight will only make your look bigger than you no matter what style it is. If you have to get a larger size to fit an area of your body, then take it to a tailor so that they can alter the dress to fit perfectly. 

• Make sure that you wear the proper undergarments under your dress. Spanx and other body slimming garments are great for hiding any lumps or bumps that you may see through your dress. If you aren't into wearing body slimming garments make sure that you are wearing ones that aren't visible under the dress. Panty lines in a dress is definitely a no-no.

• Don't forget to accessorize your dress to help draw attention away from any problems areas you may think you have. Draw attention upwards with a beautiful necklace or even a pretty scarf. Or do the opposite and draw attention downwards with some awesome heels or wedges with your dress.

• Lastly, your posture can have a lot to do with how thin you appear. Standing straight up with your shoulders back can make you instantly lose 5 pounds when you compare it to slouching or standing with hunched over shoulders. This is a tip that you can follow at all times, and not just when wearing a dress.