Please help me disguise my tummy

[formerdiva]

...without resorting to eating less or doing more exercise, obviously .

I'm 5'6 and generally wear a 14. Luckily, I have slim legs so if I dress the right way (skinnies, drapey t shirt) people think I'm a 10-12 and don't notice my big, wobbly belly.

However, I find it quite hard to translate the casual look into a work wardrobe and a going-out wardrobe (in particular I've got a nice evening do coming up this summer that I'd love to wear a dress for).

Can anyone please get me out of my skinnies uniform?

I have the same issues. Draping is your friend. I have a few dresses with draping/ruching across the tummy and with some hold you all in tights/pants, they look fine....

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I've always had the same issue & agree that dresses with draping / ruching are your friend. Dorothy Perkins do some great high street options & VW's Anglomania range is always beautiful if you're looking to spend more.

For work I wore a lot of fitted dresses with matching blazer jackets which would cover my tummy and highlight my legs. A good necklace or scarf would draw attention away from my stomach.

Love those dresses. I don't usually spend that kind of money on clothes , but maybe should give it a go this timed. And I'm very lazy with accessorizing - maybe that should be my next shopping mission.

I can't do links,but if you have OK hips,something that falls from the armpit area,or under bust can work.Be careful that it doesn't get tighter in the under bust area though as that can accentuate the problem.

Oh and definitely a lower neckline and use of eye catching accessories.