Fashion
The best way to look great in
the long term when you’re overweight is to lose excess weight with the
help of a proper diet and exercise program. Once you start dropping
pounds, your clothes will fit better and your confidence will increase
along with your motivation to try new fashions and styles.
Since there’s no reason to put off looking good until you reach your
goal weight, we’ve put together a few fashion tips to help you make the
most of your shape right now and create a slimmer-looking physique.
Ensure your clothes
aren’t too tight
Your clothes should fit perfectly. Garments that are too tight will
reveal all the lumps and bumps you’d rather not draw attention to. On
the other hand, while very loose clothing will hide your problem areas,
it will also make you look larger than you actually are. Take care when
shopping to choose pieces that skim over your body and smooth out its
surface.
Don’t wear tops with
sloped shoulders
Avoid tops with naturally sloped shoulders as these tend to draw the
eye down to your midsection. Instead, check to make sure that all your
tops have slightly squared shoulders as these will concentrate others’
attention on your body to your chest and face.
Don’t wear bold patterns
Avoid loud or bold patterns as they will make you stand out in
addition to drawing attention to the upper half of your body. One
pattern you should wear, however, is vertical lines; they create optical
continuity and will help elongate the look of your body. Dark, solid
colours are also your new best friend as they are an instant figure
fixer and will make you seem 10 pounds thinner.
Wear low-rise bottoms
Instead of wearing trousers and jeans that hit at your waist, invest
in low-rise bottoms that sit on your hips. Low-rise trousers have a
shorter distance between the top of the waistband and the crotch of your
pants than regular trousers. Also, ensure that the waistband of your
pants is large enough to accommodate your midsection so that your belly
does not stick out over your pants. A stomach that protrudes over your
pants lengthens your torso and shortens your legs -- not exactly the
most attractive combination. Rotund individuals should also avoid pants
with pleats as they will make your pelvic area look bigger.
Empty your pockets
Don’t carry around excess baggage. Emptying your pockets of
unnecessary items like bulky cell phones, overstuffed wallets and
electronic devices will take the focus off a large midsection. On your
pants, have any bulky side pockets sewn shut or removed by a good
tailor. Doing so won’t cost much and it will make your hips appear
smaller.
Some final fashion tips
for fat men
Wear V-neck shirts
V-necks are a great way to create the illusion of a slimmer neckline,
particularly if you have a double chin, as they place emphasis on your
chest area instead of on your neck. When it comes to dress shirts,
choose ones with very pointed collars to focus others’ attention on your
face. Avoid turtlenecks completely as they will make your neck
disappear, meaning that you’ll look shorter and, therefore, bigger.
Wear three-button blazers
Avoid one- and two-button blazers. Instead, go for blazers with three
buttons. They are just as classic as two-button blazers, but they will
elongate your body and make you appear taller and, therefore, thinner.
As well, always leave the top button on your blazer undone as it will
stop your clothes from pulling, particularly in the area around your
middle, and consequently, your movement will seem less restricted.
Stand up straight
It’s a tried-and-true tip: Work on your posture. Standing up as
straight as possible will make you look like you just dropped 10 to 15
pounds and will also make you feel and act more confident -- a trait
that most people find quite attractive. To appear even slimmer, buy
shoes with a small heel of about half an inch to one inch.
Avoid bulky blazers
Avoiding bulky fabrics means that chunky wool sweaters are a big
no-no. To stay warm in the winter, go crazy for cashmere as it provides
warmth without adding bulk to your figure. Or, try a dress shirt and
V-neck sweater vest combination as the sweater vest will keep you warm
while also smoothing out your midsection and love handles. For suits,
choose softer wools so that the fabric is as thin as possible. Invest in
high-quality, lightweight wool suits if you can afford them as these
will be the most flattering suits for your body and you’ll feel and look
like a million bucks when you put them on.
Wear pants with a longer hem
Wear your pants long to seem taller and thinner.
They should hit almost at the ground to really lengthen your body. If
you’re wearing shoes with a heel, the bottom of your pants should hit
about a quarter to a half inch above the heel, no more.
- askmen.com
Over 60,000 at WTM
Shirajiv Sirimane in United Kingdom.
The 60th edition of the World Travel Mart, the world’s second largest
travel exhibition concluded at Excel Docklands exhibition hall with a
record attendance of over 60,000.
With the end of the war Sri Lanka fielded the biggest ever contingent
for the event and SriLankan Airlines too made this event a platform to
launch their promotions.
Over 200 countries participated in the event and in addition to the
sealing of business partnerships worth over several million British
pounds, the event had glamour with the participation of several Miss
World contestants.
In addition some countries also displayed their country’s cultural
attractions. Here some of the beauty queens that attended the event and
some participants of the fairer sex displaying their attire. |
