The festive period ultimately results in weight gain for most ladies, so it's a good idea to start the New Year with clothing which will cover up your excess weight, until you find the motivation to lose it.
Start by making sure that all your clothes fit you. If you have put on enough weight to increase your dress size, then make sure you wear the correct size (remember - you can lose the excess over the coming months.) Wearing clothes which are too small, will only make bulges appear bigger, and will create an overhang with your tummy. Well fitting clothes will not only help to support you but will also help create a better posture.
Choose tops which sit below waist length, such as tunic tops, and skim the body, rather than sitting too tight like the long line black and ivory contrast cowl neck top (pictured above). If you want to hide any excess weight on your arms, wear tops which have long sleeves. Turtle neck style tops can help to disguise a multitude of sins on the upper body.
When choosing trousers, be aware of your body shape (and perhaps slight change in body shape!) This season, flared trousers are making a big comeback and they can be ideal for hiding excess weight on the lower half of the body. This style will keep you on trend for 2011 and will also help you feel comfortable and confident. Skirts/dresses such as a-line and maxi, will help hide some extra weight too, as they will skim the body and not cling too tightly. They are also styles which you can dress up or down, depending on the occasion.
No matter what outfit you choose to wear, you can always cover up any unsightly bulges with a big chunky cardigan, which will also keep you nice and warm during the Winter weather. There are lots of styles which you can choose from, including long and short sleeve and if you want something a bit different, then a waterfall cardigan is an ideal design.
A winter jacket will also help to hide any lumps and bumps. Some designs to look out for include, macs, duffle coats, parkas and swing style coats. Jackets which have plenty of room will allow you to wear an ample cardigan or jumper underneath, and will keep you warm and comfortable. The good thing is that by January, you will see lots of clothing sales, so you don't need to spend a fortune on a decent winter jacket.
Start by making sure that all your clothes fit you. If you have put on enough weight to increase your dress size, then make sure you wear the correct size (remember - you can lose the excess over the coming months.) Wearing clothes which are too small, will only make bulges appear bigger, and will create an overhang with your tummy. Well fitting clothes will not only help to support you but will also help create a better posture.
Choose tops which sit below waist length, such as tunic tops, and skim the body, rather than sitting too tight like the long line black and ivory contrast cowl neck top (pictured above). If you want to hide any excess weight on your arms, wear tops which have long sleeves. Turtle neck style tops can help to disguise a multitude of sins on the upper body.
When choosing trousers, be aware of your body shape (and perhaps slight change in body shape!) This season, flared trousers are making a big comeback and they can be ideal for hiding excess weight on the lower half of the body. This style will keep you on trend for 2011 and will also help you feel comfortable and confident. Skirts/dresses such as a-line and maxi, will help hide some extra weight too, as they will skim the body and not cling too tightly. They are also styles which you can dress up or down, depending on the occasion.
No matter what outfit you choose to wear, you can always cover up any unsightly bulges with a big chunky cardigan, which will also keep you nice and warm during the Winter weather. There are lots of styles which you can choose from, including long and short sleeve and if you want something a bit different, then a waterfall cardigan is an ideal design.
A winter jacket will also help to hide any lumps and bumps. Some designs to look out for include, macs, duffle coats, parkas and swing style coats. Jackets which have plenty of room will allow you to wear an ample cardigan or jumper underneath, and will keep you warm and comfortable. The good thing is that by January, you will see lots of clothing sales, so you don't need to spend a fortune on a decent winter jacket.
