looking slimmer in portraits

COLORS
Darker, solid colors tend to be the most slimming. Your eye will be attracted to bright color first, so you will look larger. Try not to let your top and pants contrast too much. This creates a horizontal line at your middle, making you appear shorter and wider.

PATTERN
Large, bold patterns give the illusion that you are larger. Horizontal stripes are an absolute no if you are worried about your weight. Medium sized patterns can be camouflaging and vertical stripes have a lengthening effect. Make sure that the material isn’t too clingy though. Once the stripes are distorted, their slimming effect is lost.

TEXTURE
Shiny and sparkly materials will make you appear larger. Instead, opt for a matte fabric and add jewelry.

SLEEVES
Keep in mind that sleeveless tops will make you look 10 pounds heavier and a ¾ sleeve length tends to make you look slimmest.

FIT
Over-sized clothes will not camouflage, they will only make you appear larger. On the other hand, clothing that is too tight will make you look larger too.

JEWELRY
Extra long necklaces create a longer line, and make you appear to be slimmer.

HAIR
Pulling your hair back off of your shoulders can make your face appear slimmer.

This article courtesy of Moore Studios http://www.seniorportrait.info

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