There are times when your body shape looks different even though your weight is the same. Some days you appear taller and feel slimmer. A key factor that determines this is your shoes and clothing. If you choose clothes that suit you well, you can look slim without dieting.
If You Want to Look Taller, Match Color Tones
If you are short, you should match the colors of your top and bottom in similar tones. For example, wearing a beige top with brown pants. When the colors are similar, the gaze is not distracted, creating an effect of looking taller. If you want to look thinner, it is recommended to match both the top and bottom in black. However, it is effective to choose materials that are not shiny.
Hide Extra Pounds with Loose Clothing
Wearing a tight-knit top can emphasize extra pounds. If the color is bright, even a little extra weight can stand out. If the clothing is too thin like silk, it can have the opposite effect. It is good to wear loose clothing made from sturdy fabric. In the fall, wearing a loose, thick sweatshirt can make you look much slimmer than your original body shape.
Outerwear Should Be Oversized and Short: 'Hotdog Fit'
If you want to look slimmer than your body shape, it is better to choose outerwear that is short in length and loose in size. Instead, you should choose fitted clothing for the bottom. If both the outerwear and bottom are baggy, it can make your body look larger. Stylist Han Hye-yeon said, “If you wear it like a potato with chopsticks stuck in it, you will really look slim,” and “This style is called 'hotdog fit.' Some may find it burdensome, but once you wear it, it has a sense of balance,” she recommended.
