The days of winter are short, dark and cold, oftentimes when we let ourselves get lazy. Add to this all sorts of holiday temptations, and it becomes clear how easy it is to gain a couple of unwanted pounds over the winter. Admit it, you’ve encountered a similar problem more than once, haven’t you? It is best, of course, not to gain weight due to an active lifestyle. But if the moment is lost, some tricks in clothes can help you hide your winter fullness for a while.

Tip #1: Wear the right clothes

It may seem obvious to you, but inappropriate clothing is one of the most common mistakes people make when trying to hide their bodies. If you’re trying to «hide», your first impulse is usually to pick up some bigger clothes. Do not do that! AT clothes that suit you appropriately — meaning that it is not too small and not too large in size — you will most likely look better.

Tip #2: Layers

Well it’s winter now! Why? Because the winter cold allows you to wear additional layers of clothing, and this does not arouse suspicion from anyone. Much easier under layered clothing hide the «errors of the body». But be careful: don’t use more than 4 or 5 layers, and don’t make your clothes too bulky or you’ll only make things worse.

Tip #3: Choose your accessories

They say accessories are the most important part of a look. Well, we can at least agree that they play a big role in hiding excess winter kilos. Belts and jewelry are very effective when it comes to drawing attention away from certain parts of the body. You may also want some typical winter gear, such as a scarf, gloves, or hat. Try combining different accessories and you will surely like the results.

Tip #4: Highlight your assets

If you focus on the parts of your figure that you think are the best, no one will even notice the details that you are not so sure about. Show your legs, arms or neck — and divert attention from the less perfect parts of your body. You can also open the neckline a little, but without changing good taste. It always works!

Tip #5: Choose the Right Colors

Dark clothing is generally better for masking extra weight and volume. In addition, these shades help you look elegant, so be sure to use lots of black, navy blue, brown, dark green, burgundy, or purple. If you’re wearing lighter colored clothing, choose bold colors and patterns in a way that draws attention away from your bodily imperfections.

Tip #6: Vertical vs. Horizontal

Which pattern on clothes do you like more — vertical or horizontal? In fact, we hope that you have chosen the first option, since much it is easier to hide extra kilos behind vertical patterns. Don’t forget that horizontal lines and patterns make you look wider.

Tip #7: Try body shaping underwear

The modern clothing industry offers quite innovative solutions for keeping the body in perfect shape. Have you ever heard of shapewear? Special anti-cellulite shorts for women or men’s corrective undershirt help shape the legs, buttocks, hips, waist and chest. A simple yet very effective solution!

Tip #8: Wear loose and flowy fabrics

Clothes that are made of tight fabric will «stick» to your body, highlighting the very details that you would rather not flaunt. Better pick up flowing loose clothing — it will present your body in a more attractive light.

Tip #9: The Power of the V-Neck

Yes, it’s true: with a V-neck, you can hide a couple of extra pounds. How? The V-line makes the eye move up and down making the figure visually longer and narrower. A horizontal collar, on the other hand, creates the exact opposite effect — it makes the shoulders and chest look wider.