How To Hide Your Midlife Tummy – Part 2
April 16, 2009 by Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals
2. Wear A Fitted Jacket
Too Boxy
When you have a big tummy the tendency is to hide it under a big boxy jacket, but that is only going to make you look big overall. What you really need to do is buy a jacket that nips in at the waist. After all, your waist is probably still good. It’s the front that is the problem. Patterned jackets are popular for Spring but this one is straight up and down and has no shape. It adds bulk especially if you do it up.
When you have a big tummy the tendency is to hide it under a big boxy jacket, but that is only going to make you look big overall. What you really need to do is buy a jacket that nips in at the waist. After all, your waist is probably still good. It’s the front that is the problem. Patterned jackets are popular for Spring but this one is straight up and down and has no shape. It adds bulk especially if you do it up.
Fitted and Flattering
A better jacket is shorter and has darts (like this one), or is made of fabric that skims the body. If you usually wear boxy, this might take some getting used to but you will look 10 pounds thinner, instantly!
A better jacket is shorter and has darts (like this one), or is made of fabric that skims the body. If you usually wear boxy, this might take some getting used to but you will look 10 pounds thinner, instantly!
But what to do during warm weather?? I am always too warm – even in air conditioning. I’d die in a jacket.
Hi Grace,
If you are always hot, you can always take off the jacket. Fabrication is everything. In this article we are trying to show ideas on how to update a jacket. If you don’t wear them, a light shawl or sweater set can be a good option, depending on the occasion. If you have thick arms, then that can be a trickier problem. But we have found that shirts that have elastic across the top, that you can wear off the shoulder, with a full sleeve or 3/4 sleeve is an elegant option, too! Hope this helps!