Fashion tips for concealing the belly
Fashion tips
for concealing the belly
Not only chubby women know the problem - the belly is simply part of a feminine, curvy figure. However, many women are dissatisfied with the way their stomach looks or they want to conceal their belly. If you sometimes have the feeling that your belly is too big, you can easily forget your worries with a few styling tricks. In no time you will direct the gaze away from the area of the belly and towards the rest of your curves. Here are some tips on how you can easily conceal your belly.
How to hide your belly with the right tops and dresses
When you look for the perfect outfit, a loose (but not oversized) fit is often the right choice. Poorly fitting or too tight clothing quickly draws the focus to the centre of the body. As with big legs or large upper arms, you have the option of deliberately drawing attention to parts of the body that you want to emphasize: If you have slim legs, tight-fitting trousers will ensure a harmonious figure. The focus on your beautiful cleavage also brings your proportions into balance.
You can also distract attention away from your belly with patterns and colours: Patterns placed in a targeted way “confuse” the eye and, as an eye-catcher, will distract from the midriff. Also, vertical lines, whether as a pattern or button strip, extend the upper body optically. Dark colours can definitely work as a slimming aid, but the overall impression of the outfit should not be too gloomy. Feminine pastel or nude tones are also flattering.
You should use matt fabrics to conceal your tummy. Shiny fabrics draw attention to the areas that you actually want to conceal.
You should use matt fabrics to conceal your tummy. Shiny fabrics draw attention to the areas that you actually want to conceal.
Fashion tips for a big belly
“Black makes you slim”- There may be something to this longstanding fashion wisdom, but your options don't end there. Slimming clothing is no longer dark, dull and shapeless. Plus-size women who want to conceal their belly have a wide range of different styling options.
Long-cut tops conceal the belly
Tops that fall a little further over the waistband optically stretch the upper body. Shorter tops, on the other hand, quickly have a "compressing" effect. The eye usually falls on the end of the hem, so tops and blouses should not end directly at the widest part of your upper body. Otherwise your figure will quickly appear stocky and the wider centre of your body will be immediately noticeable.
Combine longer tops with trousers and skirts that fit your body type: Loose cuts and a higher waistband are comfortable and advantageous as they fit your curves perfectly. If you have slim legs, the trousers can also sit a little tighter - this is how you put your long legs in the limelight and skillfully distract attention from your tummy. If your legs are a bit stronger, you should choose another cut. Make sure that the trousers are not too short so that your figure does not appear thickset.
Figure-shaping underwear can also conjure up a flat belly if you want to wear a tight-fitting dress. However, you should never feel obliged to wear Shapewear: It is entirely up to you which parts of the body and how much of it you want to conceal or emphasize.
Figure-shaping underwear can also conjure up a flat belly if you want to wear a tight-fitting dress. However, you should never feel obliged to wear Shapewear: It is entirely up to you which parts of the body and how much of it you want to conceal or emphasize.
Perfect shapes that conceal the body
In addition to the well-tried long tops, there are other fits that give women with a belly a stunning silhouette. Dresses that conceal the belly come in a wide variety of styles - for both short and tall women. Here, too, the length has to be right: Shorter women should opt for shorter dresses that stretch optically. In the case of tall women with big legs, Maxi dresses would act as a slimming aid. The right cuts for women with a belly are “A-Line” and “Empire”. In both cases, the narrowest part of the dress is below the breast, and then both shapes gently surround the female figure.
- A-line: The top is cut tighter and emphasizes the cleavage. The skirt is set in such a way that it falls wide and flowing. This conceals typical problem areas on the belly and hips.
- Empire: A dart starts at the waist just below the chest. The cleavage and shoulders are brought to the foreground.
Many ways to conceal your belly also direct the focus to your bust. If you have big breasts, you should make sure that your upper body does not appear too "voluminous" overall.
Many ways to conceal your belly also direct the focus to your bust. If you have big breasts, you should make sure that your upper body does not appear too "voluminous" overall.
Swimwear that conceals the belly
In the case of swimwear, a clever design will also be helpful: Ruffles, flounces and applications can distract from the belly. Even a figure-hugging swimsuit can become a real eye-catcher. If you want to cover the centre of your body a little more, tankinis, for example, are suitable as they fit tightly around the breast and fall loosely around the tummy. However, the classic two-piece suit is not a no-go either: bikinis with cleverly designed tops and high-cut underpants put your curves in the limelight. The “problem area” of the belly will quickly be forgotten during the summer bathing fun.
Styling tips: Dos and don’ts for a big belly
Dos:
- Long tops end below the widest part of the body
- Cuts with high-set waist divert the attention from the centre of the body and emphasize the cleavage
- Dresses and skirts that end at the slimmest part of the legs divert the attention from the belly
- Vertical lines in the design elongates the upper body optically
Don’ts:
- Short, tight-fitting tops draw unwanted attention to the midriff
- Skirts and trousers at hip height are uncomfortable and unflattering
- Figure-hugging clothes put the focus on the belly
- Shiny fabrics emphasize the centre of the body
Dos:
- Long tops end below the widest part of the body
- Cuts with high-set waist divert the attention from the centre of the body and emphasize the cleavage
- Dresses and skirts that end at the slimmest part of the legs divert the attention from the belly
- Vertical lines in the design elongates the upper body optically
Don’ts:
- Short, tight-fitting tops draw unwanted attention to the midriff
- Skirts and trousers at hip height are uncomfortable and unflattering
- Figure-hugging clothes put the focus on the belly
- Shiny fabrics emphasize the centre of the body
Conclusion
The “problem area of the belly” is a small thorn in the eyes of many women, even if they otherwise feel good all round. However, accepting and loving your own body as it is does not forbid you to put your figure in the best light with the right outfit tricks. Long tops and flattering silhouettes such as A-line or Empire can easily cover the belly. Skirts and trousers with a higher waistband are more comfortable and look good overall. After all, it is important that you feel good in your own body - and the right outfit definitely makes its contribution.
