Comments on: How To Hide Your Midlife Tummy – Part 2

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:06:32 +0000

Hi Belinda,
You are right to ask about ideas for jackets that are NOT boxy… they are sure hard to find!!! Anyone with some ideas? You have to be picky…this jacket is by Etcerta. which is only sold by sales reps across the country. They are a bit pricey as well. However, we do recommend that you save your money and buy less clothes but better quality. It is hard for many to do this, but once you do start buying quality you will see that you feel SO much better and it is worth the splurge!

By: Leslie Bonner

Leslie Bonner — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:46:04 +0000

That boxy jacket looks almost identical to a Burberry jacket I have had hanging in my closet for I can’t tell you how long. Your post has convinced me to bite the bullet and get rid of it.

Someone mentioned summer dressing as we don’t usually wear jackets then. I live in the Central Valley of California which is hot in the summer. I don’t do sleeveless because I don’t like my upper arms. I prefer floaty tops so the breezes can flow through and they are not tight and sticky on the body. Although I am at a good weight I don’t mind looking slimmer so tops that fit through the bust and midriff and then get larger on the way down provide a flattering illusion.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:49:04 +0000

That first jacket, the boxy one, is exactly like a beautiful Burberry one that I have had in my closet, unworn, for I don’t want to tell how long. Yes, it is time to get rid of it. Though I’m a good weight my waist and midriff are a little puffy so this is a good tip. As for summer, I live in the hot Central Valley of California. I also don’t like my upper arms so I cover myself up in floaty things that don’t bind the body. I like tops that are narrow through the midriff and larger as they move down towards the hips which gives an illusion that I’m slimmer than I am.

By: Judith

Judith — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:10:01 +0000

Hi,
It is heading into Summer here ‘Down Under’ and even the thought of wearing a jacket sends me into heat malfunction. But…I will be applying this theory of waist definition and skimming, details and ruffles and using it in my shirts for this hot season. So instead of the usual plain, boring shirts of past I will (hopefully!!!) update my shirts so that they can camouflage (fingers crossed) my jelly belly. 10 pounds (or 4.55 kilos in my language) thinner – that’s nearly a dress size!!! Well worth a try…

By: Belinda

Belinda — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:58:54 +0000

This lady is just adorable! My goal is to look that GREAT when I am her age! I am always looking for “nipped” jackets..but they are not easy to find. Will you comment on short “swing” style jackets? I think they look a little better than the box style Has anyone else noticed that Coldwater Creek and similar stores are full of those boxy jackets? Is there a better place to shop for more flattering pieces?

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:20:02 +0000

HI Lavender Dreams,
Great to hear from you!!! Last we saw you were down a few pounds and looking great!! Glad to hear you have reached your goal! Take Care!!! xo The Glam Gals

By: Lavender Dreams

Lavender Dreams — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:39:33 +0000

I’m so glad you gave your advice on this issue. Even though I am my ideal weight now, I still have what I call…a pouchie belly! So it’s nice to know some tips on hiding it. You think when you are wearing something loose or boxy, that is best. But the jacket that comes in at the waist is such a nicer choice! Thanks for the tips, sweet ladies! ♥

By: Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals

Deborah Boland and JoJami Tyler - The Glam Gals — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:59:58 +0000

Hi Celeste,
Yes, this lady is just lovely! Thanks for your kind words! While we all have a different definition of “tummy” or “pooch” it can be camouflaged! This jacket is such an improvement and she was going to be buying a boxy one if we had not interveended! It is not easy finding stylish jackets but they are out there! This line called Etcetra is pricey but well worth the splurge!