Skinny In a Sec: Light Shades From Head To Toe - Stylehive

by Sabrina Newman • Apr 29, 2008 4:16 PM PDT

StyleAdvice • Fashion

While your body may stay the same, the clothes you put on it can instantly add or subtract 5-10 pounds, which is why learning how to flatter your figure is an essential fashion skill. A super easy way to look slimmer just by getting dressed is to go head-to-toe in a single shade (varying shades of a single color will also work). When you dress in contrasting shades, the eye sees blocks of color that can make you appear heavier and shorter. Dressing in a single shade creates an optical illusion of added length and evened out proportions.

Yes, black has always been and always will be every woman's go-to option for an insta-slim effect, but it isn't the only shade that will do the trick. Plus, it's spring time, hence, time to brighten up that wardrobe! Luckily, shades of white, peach, cream, pale blue, heather gray and so on can also work wonders when it comes to smoothing out rough patches and hiding body issues.

Check out these suggestions, inspired by three lovely lasses.

1. Portia De Rossi's Look

Elie Tahari Chelsea Embroidered Blouse, $238.80