Slimming Style Secrets
V-neck blouse
With a plunging neckline and vertical ruffle, this blouse is instantly slimming. BCBG Max Azria Ruffled Blouse ($128)
Bonus Tip: Dress to draw the eye up toward your shoulders and neck, where most women don’t gain weight. Go with a V-neck or off-the-shoulder top. Everyone knows vertical stripes are slimming, but even a ruffle or fabric with a vertical pattern can lengthen your body.
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