How to Look 10 Pounds Thinner–Instantly

Can you lose 10 pounds in an instant? You bet you can. All it takes is the right clothes that play up your strengths and diminish your trouble spots. Five Health readers show how it’s done.

Manage your middle
Tanya Kim-Johnson
Age: 37
Size: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Job: Financial trader

Fashion challenge: “My stomach isn’t as flat as I’d like, and I’m thicker than I used to be. I don’t like trying to conceal my stomach under loose, baggy tops, but it’s difficult to find beautiful clothing that fits well.”

Expert answers: Wear an attention-grabbing necklace to draw the eye to your face. Find curve-hugging clothing in heavier fabrics like chunky knits and suede. This suede dress follows curves while also camouflaging flaws. Slip on a pair of pointy-toed pumps to lengthen the look of your legs.

DON'T: wear heels with an ankle strap; they cut off your legs at the ankle, making them appear even shorter.