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All Woman
 on March 16, 2003

Fake the lean look

Novia McDonald-Whyte | Editor - Lifestyle & Social Content 

While crunching away, twisting, trimming the waistline, all in the name of reducing the size of your stomach/waist in time for those wonderful summer clothes, All Woman fashion gives you some perfect ways to fake it until…

Stay away from form fitting clothes. Cargo pants are hot this season, and are for the most part low rise.

Wear these with dark tops that sit on the waist. Avoid white and anything too sheer. It’s all about balance.

If you’ve got great legs, opt for minis. Draw attention to those long legs. Be warned! The waist of the mini mustn’t sit on a fat stomach. Think loose and billowing fabric.

Do not become too obsessed with the size of your waist. Think trim and tone instead. The look is what it’s about. And if your stomach is toned, then clothes will naturally look, and feel great on you. Long, lean pilate/yoga inspired bodies are in this season, and naturally the sport look (Juicy Couture) is back with a vengeance. Yet more stomach area on display.

Lots of stretches, a reduction in those sugary drinks, and fewer calories will encourage you to look to spots with a smile (they’re much more flattering than stripes). Flat shoes are also on this fashion season, so think tall, elegant and lean. You’ll be surprised just how those inches will wittle away.

The trick has always been to find a look that works for you and enjoy it.

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