The one tip I found invaluable while I was losing baby weight that helped my confidence and also helped me look much slimmer was… layering the clothes. This simple method, which does not require you to go and buy any new clothes, creates the perfect illusion for mums going through their post baby weight loss stages.
I found layering a close fitted top underneath a cardigan; vest or looser top gave me a much slimmer look. It’s simply amazing how layering can hide those little imperfections without having to opt for those big and baggy clothes – which in reality only make you look bigger than what you really are. I also found wearing darker colours absorbed more of the light which in turn gave the impression of a slimmer figure. And please, by no means do you only have to wear black. Try dark blue, grey, brown or even a deep green or red.
Remember having a curvaceous figure is very feminine and sexy. Don’t fall into that trap of trying to become stick thin or like the latest celebrity. Having curves doesn’t mean you’re fat. I lost my baby weight, but still have my lovely curves or as I like to call them… baby carrying hips! And regardless of your shape, always try to create a waist – even if you’re still carrying your baby pouch.
One other tip I found was to use accessories to help me divert attention from my worst bits like wearing a thin belt to accentuate my hips and create that slim waist look to wearing chunky necklaces and even V-neck tops to draw attention away from those areas.
So, if you’re not doing it already give layering a go, you’ll feel slimmer in an instant. And remember by feeling slimmer helps give your confidence a boost as you continue towards your goals of losing baby weight… it worked for me.
Jess Boanas, writer and mum on a mission at http://www.slimmums.com is helping other mums lose baby weight easily and safely. For more informative articles on Post Baby Weight Loss including real life case studies of mums who have succeeded with natural methods plus a Free guide to start you off visit http://www.slimmums.com now.
