By Chloe Schneider
Here at RESCU, we believe that confidence is the key to looking fabulous. Confidence just isn’t so easy to come by if we are readjusting uncomfortable clothes, worrying about a muffin top, a gaping top or obsessing over a jello-butt.
Thankfully, there are plenty of simple and cost-effective ways you can make your clothes sit, feel and look better instantly to accentuate your best features and disguise your worst. Rescu. will have you oozing confidence and looking your shapely best with these flawless body tips.
Identify your body type and dress to impress
Miraclesuit’s brand manager, Orit Stern, highlights the importance of recognizing your body type.
Top Heavy? Stern recommends you wear leggings or jeggings (leggings made to look like jeans) with a long top.
Pear Shaped? Try fitted tops with flared skirts to balance the body shape.
Post-baby? Wear tops and dresses with an empire line to skim over the baby-bump and try the super-flattering Miraclebody denim and leggings.
Don’t ignore what can’t be seen
Though every passer by may not notice what’s hidden underneath your clothes, it can make or break an outfit. Hollywood Fashion Tape has been saving girls from wardrobe malfunctions for a long time now so if you’re yet to try them out – now’s the time. Knowing your low-cut top is secure allows you to flaunt it without fear.
When you need to look your most fabulous, embrace the magic that is control underwear. For a special occasion, we recommend taking your outfit to a lingerie shop and trying different styles to see what works best. We can’t stress enough how important it is to get the right size in control underwear so try everything on!
Visible panty lines can ruin an otherwise great outfit. Try no pany line panties and shapewear with the Miraclesuit Wonderful Edge. Hipster or low waist shapewear (especially when purchased in the wrong size) can actually make a woman look heavier as they push the ‘muffin top’ above the waist. High waisted shapewear is best for a smooth, streamlined line.
Use instant slimming techniques
Miraclesuit’s Orit Stern gave us a few techniques that every body shape can use.
- Wearing dark colours will instantly make you look slimmer.
- Belts are a girls best friend, clinching your waist highlights your curves.
- Watch your proportions! Skinny jeans look best with long tops.
- Wear a necklace, it will draw attention to your neckline and beautiful smile!
Get fitted!
Trinny and Susannah of What Not to Wear have been harping on the importance of a bra fitting for some time now and if you haven’t gone out and taken their advice, do it now! Christine Ryan, General Manager of She lingerie, told RESCU, “wearing a correctly fitted bra can improve your silhouette and posture, giving you the comfort and confidence you need.”
Don’t be afraid to alter
Every girl has at least one item in their wardrobe that they love but that just doesn’t sit right, so it winds up at the back of the closet collecting dust. Joanna from Sew Special says altering clothes means you can accentuate parts of your figure while flattering others and get a more modern, personalized look. Never, ever attempt to alter yourself (unless you’re a seamstress), leave it to the professionals.
Use your alterationist when you find that sale item one size to big or a vintage piece that needs re-vamping.
Always, always try clothes before you buy
This should go without saying but we are all guilty of buying without trying during those sneaky lunch break shopping trips. This is a huge mistake; something that looks fantastic on the rack could be dreadful on.
Rescu. Recommends
We are in love with Miraclesuit’s high-waist thigh slimmer suits to smooth out that muffin top and create a streamlined look.
Their Miracle Jeans are also on trend and super flattering. Our pick? Miraclebody Skinny Minny Jeans ($249).
You can find these at David Jones and selected boutiques. Call 1300 130 715 to find a stockist.
To make any outfit look better, don’t go past the Hollywood Fashion Tape Range. Name a problem and they have a clever little invention to fix it.
You probably already have an unhealthy obsession with the original Hollywood Fashion Tape but may not know about their excellent Hollywood Shapes range. Our must have piece? The Bandeau Body Shaper ($69.95) for its fit and versatility.
Using nylon/spandex technology, all Hollywood Body Shapers are soft, breathable, seamless and look flawless on. There are products for every shape.
Hollywood Fashion Tape and Body Shapers available in Sportsgirl, David Jones, Portmans, Equip, Dotti, Priceline and selected boutiques or online at www.hollywoodfashiontape.com.au
