How To Fake A Smaller Waist

by Michelle Scanga

Trick 1: Wear An All-Black Body-Con Ensemble

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Style Du Monde

A black and body-con outfit? This is THE ultimate waist-slimming trick.

Trick 2: Belt Your Jacket At Your Waist

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Street Style Seconds

Don’t hide under a bulky coat or jacket. Try belting your outerwear to show off your waist instead; we promise you’ll like the results.

Trick 3: Tuck In Your Blouse

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Style Du Monde

Instead of leaving your blouse untucked, go for a more polished and flattering look.

Trick 4: Purchase A Wrap Dress

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Lee Oliveira

This dress style perfectly ties at the waist for a minimizing and flattering look.

Trick 5: Wear High-Waisted Pants

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Style Du Monde

This trick will not only make your waist look smaller, but high-waisted pants will also elongate your legs!

Trick 6: Invest In A Selection Of Pencil Skirts

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Style Du Monde

A sleek pencil skirt will do wonders by slenderizing your waist!

Trick 7: Add A Belt To Your Outfit

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Gastro Chic

Here’s an easy one: cinch your waist by adding a belt to your next outfit.

Trick 8: Tie Your Shirt Around Your Waist

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Julie Sarinana of Sincerely Jules

This is another unique and stylish way to accentuate and whittle your waist. Plus it’s casually cool and oh-so ‘90s—win, win!

Image via Julie Sarinana of Sincerely Jules

Trick 9: Try A Colorblock Dress With Side Panels

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This Time Tomorrow

The contrasting colors down the side of the dress will give the illusion of a slim hourglass figure!