Rules for Dressing Thin

Rules for Dressing Thin
1. Monochromatic dressing is Leah's favorite rule of all time. Two colors break the body in half and a lighter color on bottom will make you look bottom-heavy, but one, dark color will create a longer, thinner line. And, black is the most slimming color "The darker the color, the safer you are."

2. Base your wardrobe on dark neutrals.

3. Friendly and Unfriendly Verticals: Leah grades three garments

Rating A+: This jacket has elongating lines throughout - even the pockets are hidden which doesn't draw attention to the hips. Leah bought one for herself!

Rating F: This jacket is a triple threat! The bulky pockets make any woman's hips look larger, the belted waist destroys the line between top and bottom, and two rows of buttons do little more than make the midriff wider.

Rating C- : Although this palazzo pantsuit uses long lines to its advantage, if pants are bigger at the bottom, they will make you look bigger.

One vertical to avoid! If you're at all bottom-heavy, stay away from pleats—they will do nothing but draw attention to and accentuate your curves.

4. Balance. If you're long-waisted, wear short layers over long ones - it shortens your waist and will help balance your look.

5. Beware of stiff, shiny, or bulky fabrics. They can make you look fat and will draw attention to bumps and bulges on your body.

6. If you have large hips don't wear dresses or skirts that button down the front.