10 tips to look thinner
If your belly looks more like Obelix's bedside than Ryan Gosling's six pack, it's not all over. We won't impose a drastic diet on you, but there are a number of good plans to look thinner without losing a gram.
1-prefer dark colors
It is well known, white is to be banished for people of generous silhouette. In order to avoid focusing attention on areas that would prefer to hide, "the choice of colour will be darker shades," says Eric, sales advisor at the Capel store (74 Boulevard de Sevastopol, Paris III), which specialises in large clothing. Black of course but the total look can quickly fit into the bereaved widower category. Navy blue, anthracite grey or Burgundy are more joyful alternatives.
2-avoid excess pockets
Vests, coats and other pocket trousers are very practical, but overloading its already imposing size with additional volumes is very unrecommended. It is advisable to forget the lattice and settle for pants or jeans.
3-wear passes V
The V Pass, although questionable in some cases, is ideal for a strong man. Indeed, the round neck is rather enemy of this same man in that it closes the neckline and reduces the size of the neck and the eye moves towards the protuberant belly. The V collar, on the other hand, illuminates the wearing of the head and the gaze is directly on the face. For an optimal result, roll up the sleeves of your sweater.
4-know your shirt size
If your belly extends between the buttons and at the level of your chest, it is because the taile of the shirt is too small and this accentuates the effect of being overweight. On the other hand, it is the same: a garment in which you float certainly does not obscure your roundness. Eric, from Capel store, suggests "a comfort cut, which is not exactly adjusted, but adapted to morphology, quite close to the straight cut." As for the neck, be careful not to choose it too high, so that it does not hide part of the neck.
5-choose vertical stripes
Unlike the horizontal stripe, which widens the silhouette by optical effect, the vertical stripe has the virtue of lengthening it. And that's exactly the kind of effect you're looking for to look thinner. A tennis stripe (very fine) is without a doubt the best pattern that a slightly wrapped man can find. "we avoid diamonds or cashmere prints," the counsellor said.
6-prefer a 100% cotton T-shirt
In trade, great care must be taken with regard to the materials that make up clothing. Synthetic materials are often stretch and draw any shape. Thus, allowing his shirt to highlight the curve of his nascent breast is considered ungraceful. Only 100% cotton is allowed.
7-adopt a suitable hairstyle
As with the stripe mentioned above, the strong man must be constantly looking for vertical in order to stretch his silhouette. To do this, the way hair is styled can be of great help. "it's better to give volume on top and cut short on the sides," says Vladimir Vreba, creative director of Guild Hairdressing (18, rue Tiquetonne, Paris II). For an optimized result, beyond a simple general truth, the expertise of a visagist hairdresser remains highly recommended.
8-buy yourself a half-measure jacket
The half-measurement service (brands have a pre-existing pattern pattern that is modified to suit the customer's measurements) is available in some shops. A shouldered jacket is better for a round man.
9-distract attention with original glasses
Again, the idea is to draw attention to the parts that man wishes to highlight. Wearing thick-mounted glasses has the immediate effect of highlighting the face and making you forget the few extra kilos. However, care must be taken, with the advice of the optician, to select frames that correspond to his personality and style.
10-wear straight pants and jeans
A man feels comfortable and especially not cramped in his pants. So the slim is honed to avoid the Shadok effect. A straight cut is the best ally of a strong man: the trousers tighten the thigh but leave room for the calf. However, make sure that the latter does not get too comfortable in flared trousers, the effect is totally counterproductive.
Taking these ten tips into account, you won't need to order a thinner sheath in promotion. And if your bedain really bothers you, the best way to get through it is a jog and a pair of sneakers.
