Paula Gyaneshwar, resident personal shopper and stylist, shares her 6 top tips for dressing slimmer!

"Fat days… from time to time we all have them. Next time it happens to you, why not try some illusion dressing. The trick is to keep your look simple and sleek. Draw attention away from the areas you want to hide by using fabrics that drape (not cling) and emphasise your favourite features with beautiful accessories. Here’s my top 6 tips and tricks for dressing slimmer."

Tip #1
Wearing shoes with a medium / high heel the same colour as your skirt or pants will elongate your overall look.

Shirt: Simona silk black cross over tie shirt $299
Skirt: Simona black straight skirt $199
Bag: Tuscany cream/ black leather Estila bag $295
Bracelets: Tuscany Italian beaded bracelets $35 each
Scarf: RG Collection wool scarf $89
Shoes: Leisure Shoes mid heel BeautiFeel “Erato” pump $349




Tip #2
Look for clothes that shape and avoid shapeless styles.

Jacket: Taria burnt orange wool jacket $155
Top: Sussan black embroidered neck shirt $39.95
Jeans: Sussan black denim straight leg jean $79.95
Bag: RG Collection leather bag $119
Bracelet: RG Collection selection from $35 - $59
Earrings: RG Collection $35
Boots: Leisures Shoes; black mid heel “Beatrice” boot by BeautiFeel $439



Tip #3
Avoid pockets /pleats/ extra details that draw attention to a large area. Keep it simple and uncluttered.

Jacket: Rodney Clark herringbone jacket $250
Pant: Silva Guanta classic black “cigarette” pant $320
Shirt: Rodney Clark classic white shirt $120
Bag: Tuscany silver “Marina Galanti” bag $89
Necklace: Tuscany bendable “snake” necklace made from metal $49- $59
Boots: Leisures Shoes; black mid heel “Beatrice” boot by BeautiFeel $439

BeautiFeel shoes (made in Israel)
- combining both style and function, using high quality leathers and advanced sewing and construction technology, these shoes offer superior comfort without compromising style.

Tip#4
Wear figure shaping body slimming underwear to keep everything firm and in place.

Contour Suit: Elleran Lingerie lace and luxury by Lejaby $279
Shaping brief and Camisole: Elleran Lingerie famous shapes by Navy Gantz briefs $39.95 and camisole $79.95
Shape enhancer: Blue Illusion $39.95
Body definition: Sussan now has a range of body shapers and enhancers $39.95- $49.95
Blue Illusion leggings and body enhancers to give defined shape to your style.

Tip#5
Wear vertical lines and details such as seams and pin tucks – this will make you appear taller and slimmer.

Taria white pin tuck shirt by Gordon Smith $85
Taria black / silver / white striped shirt $89.95

Tip#6
By adding medium to large accessories and handbags you help make yourself look slimmer/ smaller by comparison.

K. Tuscany Cream black leather Estila bag $295
L. Tuscany Silver “Marina Galanti” tote bag $89
M. Tuscany Resin bangles from $35, Green mixed material necklace.
N. Tuscany Mustard MG handbag $99 silk scarf $29 Teal Green Ball scarf $69 Necklace, resin bangles
from $35
O. RG Collection. Large Aqua beaded necklace $56, Aqua bead bracelet $34, Aqua/Bronze bracelet $53


The A-Z of stores featured this issue

Blue Illusion – 9144 5193
Elleran Lingerie – 9988 3650
Leisures Shoes and Accessories – 9488 8411
RG Collection – 9144 1170
Rodney Clark – 9449 7615
Silva Guanta – 9144 2033
Simona – 9488 8770
Sussan – 9144 7814
Taria Fashions – 9988 0738
Tuscany – 9988 0095

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