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How Not to Look Fat
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Danica Lo, author of "How Not to Look Fat" custom designs looks to make you look, well, not fat.

If you detest dieting and think communal sweating (a.k.a. going to the gym) is the grossest thing ever invented, this is the stylebook for you.

Check out the tips and products on this page and leave comments and queries.

Check back soon and you can post questions about specific pieces of clothing you've picked -- get expert slimming fashion advice before you buy!

Our motto: Never look like a balloon again.

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For centuries painters have relied on the technique of chiaroscuro, Italian for "light and shadow," to define the human face on canvas. And, for almost as long, milliners have used the interplay of light and shadow to enhance the real-life human face.

Peering out from underneath a jauntily angled brim adds a touch of mystery and sophistication to even the most casual outfit. And what's more, strategic tilting emphasizes the delicate lines of your cheekbones and, when worn correctly, can mirror and define your jawline.
Tess Trilby Hat
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Searle
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Women’s Trilby
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Tracy-Fedora 2006/Panama/Hand Embroidere
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Stripe Trilby Hat
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Banana Republic Straw fedora - Natural
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Posted: Jul 26, 2007
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For ladies size 14+
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Just a tip for real-life (sadly, not online) designer shopping...

If you're tired of shopping the same old plus-size departments and stores and you have money to splurge, you may be surprised to know that many of the world's top designers make clothes in sizes beyond 6.

Christian Dior sizes some boutique items up to 18, which I didn't know until i accidentally bought a size 18 black wrap top from Dior a few years ago. (Note: It's machine washable and doesn't need ironing -- best purchase ever!)

Legendary Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto doesn't just make fancy sweats for Adidas (under the Y-3 label). His own two lines are generously cut and extraordinarily well-made classics and fashion-forward clothes for all sizes and shapes.

Yves Saint Laurent boutiques can order their luxe fashions in up to a size 16.

A few seasons back I bought a size 14 stretch Versace gown that easily could have fit a bigger girl than I.

Comme des Garcons is also especially generous in sizing -- I (a 12) can generally wear a medium and sometimes a stretchy small.

As for you ladies who lunch (and really do eat), Chanel suits size up to a 46, which is about a 14 or 16. However, there are two extra inches of fabric squirreled away inside every suit seam, so the potential is there to take the garment out to up to a size 50 -- about an 18 or 20.
Dior Darling Jacket with Rabbit Fur Trim
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Dior Pleated Top
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Dior Silk Polka Dot Belted Dress
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COMME des GAR\xC7ONS SHORT DRESS
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COMME des GAR\xC7ONS FULL-LENGTH JACKET
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Comme Toi Blazer
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Y'S YOHJI YAMAMOTO 3/4 length skirt
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Yohji Yamamoto Noir Denim Skirt
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Y's Yohji Yamamoto 3/4 Length Skirt
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Posted: Jul 26, 2007
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sacha87
Jul 26, 2007
clothes like the ones Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly wear-timeless- in a
Middle class budget so everyone can share the look.
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How to hide back fat
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This is one of my favorite chapters (pages 15-17), so here's a little preview:

In the wide world of adipose tissue, there are some deposits that are simply more favorable than others.

Busty? Good.
Booty? Good.
Back fat? Eh, not so good.

Sad fact: A lumpy back is almost as unavoidable as cellulite.

Unless you're model-thin, you're probably afflicted with back rolls -- you know, those unattractive bulges that make you look like a stuffed sausage in what was meant to be a tight, sexy shirt. Sure, you could go running five times a week and wedge yourself into a nautilus contraption to press-up, pull-down, crunch, and tighten your muscles. But that's the hard way.

Check out How Not to Look Fat for five quick-and-easy, tried-and-true ways to reduce the appearance of those mini-rolls.
Hanro Simply Satin Camisole
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Shape fx® Waist Cincher
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Exclusively Ours: Pashmina Wrap
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Cashmere Elbow-Sleeve Dress
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Posted: Jul 26, 2007
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Short stubby arms?
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Three-quarter length sleeves are, absolutely, the most slimming and arm-elongating sleeve length. Period.

Sleeves that are too long add extra fabric and weight to the middle and hip area of your body. Lately more and more contemporary and streetwear labels have been designing tops with uptra-long sleeves. While these are super-cute (and knuckle-length sleeves make your fingers look super-long), unless you have extra long and skinny limbs and a svelte midsection, your best bet is to leave this look to the skinny teens for which it's meant.
Juicy Couture Ruffle Front Blouse
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Nine West Three Quarter Sleeve Dot Silk Blouse
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Alfani Deep-Surplice Top
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Diane von Furstenberg Graciela Top
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Three Quarter Sleeve Shrunken Wrap
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James Perse Scoopneck Pocket T-Shirt
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Three-Quarter Stripe Irish Linen Blouse
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3/4 Sleeve fitted shirt - Black
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Rebecca Beeson black three-quarter sleeve t-shirt
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Posted: Jul 26, 2007
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mischievouswabbit
Fri, Jun 6
The Juicy Couture Ruffle Front Blouse is delicious.
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It "suits" you to a T
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Single-breasted suits are generally more slimming. Forget double-breasted -- overlaying fabric and two rows of buttons over a substantial chest or stomach is not going to make anything look smaller. Look for a hip-length jacket and pencil skirt, both of which are professional-looking and timeless and will balance out almost any figure and proportion flaws you think you might have.

Top tip: Does the term "shoulder pads" scare the bejeez out of you? Reality check: Little (light) shoulder pads are your friends. While draped clothing tends to hang off your boobs (and stomach, and whatever else sticks out), tailored clothing hangs off your shoulders. A wee boost in the shoulder plade department lends a more upright structure to the jacket -- improving the look of your posture, nicely framing your front view, and can, oftentimes, make your butt look smaller in comparison.
Tahari by ASL Black Shadow Striped Pant Suit
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Anne Klein 2-Piece Pantsuit
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Kasper 2-Piece Skirted Suit
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Gianfranco Ferre' Womens' Suit
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Tahari by ASL Single-Button Pant Suit
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Gf Ferre' Womens' Suit
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Posted: Jul 26, 2007
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