11 Super Stylish Ways to Make Your Waist Look Smaller
A smaller waist without heading to the gym or cinching yourself into a corset? It can be done. It's True...
Whether you are petite, a girl with an average figure or a curvaceous woman, you probably want to know how to get that waistline which makes everyone gone WOW! And getting there without going on a diet or hitting the gym seems like the perfect idea! Ladies, we make life easier for you – we bring to you a multitude of tricks to get that small-looking waistline at home by just dressing right! Read on to find out about all the fashionable options available to help you fake an hourglass shape without much effort!
1. Belt Up Right

The easiest and the most obvious approach to looking slimmer at the waist is by wearing a belt – preferably a slim one! It not only highlights the narrowest part of the waist but also accentuates the lines of your body! Make sure you go for thinner belts and stay away from broader ones as they attract a bit too much attention to the waist then!
2. Invest in High-Waisted Pieces

High-waisted garments, including jeans, leggings and skirts, are all the rage among the stars — and with good reason. These pieces tend to sit at the best spot on your waist and cinch in your waist, causing it to look smaller. “They’re not only great to make your waist look smaller, but they’ll also help you keep up with the fashion trends for the fall and winter months.” To avoid appearing frumpy, make sure you wear your correct size by getting a fitting. And to really elongate your appearance, add heels to make your legs appear longer and leaner.
3. Don’t Hibernate in Your Wardrobe

There’s no denying that the freezing winter months will make you want to hibernate under layers of wool, but this can easily make you appear up to several pounds heavier. What to do? When wearing bulky clothing, like a sweater, always wear it true to size to fit your figure. “Never wear several thick layers unless you’re going to Alaska. When the weather is slightly warmer, wear several thin layers instead.” When it comes to your coat, look for one that features a belt to better cinch your waist, creating an hourglass figure without compromising on warmth. Burberry does it best when it comes to rocking a fabulous look for the fall and winter with a smaller waistline.
4. Built-In Cinch Waist

The elastic that sits right at the upper waist in the garment itself makes your frame look smaller as there are no add ons! A built-in one is more effective as it creates vertical body lines and doesn’t make anything stand out in an obvious way! Try a jumpsuit or a dress to see the wonders it does!
5. Create a Shape

Wearing a ton of layers in the cold winter months can often make you feel like you have no shape. “A great trick is by layering it over high-waisted bottoms.” As an alternative to jeans, Cooper recommends a shimmery skirt in a golden hue, which can be worn day or night. It would work amazingly well with a tucked in t-shirt and an oversized cardigan. To stay extra warm, add opaque tights, and try heeled booties for extra length.
6.Tuck In That Top

Unlike what you believed, tucking in that blouse gives a more polished and flattering look, so go ahead and don’t be shy about wearing your favorite shirt or that top with culottes or skirt all tucked in. Make sure it billows out a bit and is not completely inside. This is the key to getting a neater look for formal wear as well!
7. Draw Attention Elsewhere

If you really want to create a trimmer midsection, don’t be afraid to take attention away from your waist. Stylists insist that sometimes showing off your waist with a belt, especially a wide one, can draw unwanted attention to the area as it could appear too bulky with the wrong outfit. However, have all eyes on you by making a bold, chic statement instead. “Wearing a bejeweled neck sweater or detailed-collar neck blouse will keep the eye drawn upward and naturally make the waist blend in beautifully with the rest of your body.
8. Show Off Flattering Stripes

When it comes to cinching your waist for winter, sometimes all you need is the right optical illusion. “Wearing vertical lines over your midsection can actually reduce the appearance of your waistline. This includes vertical-striped prints, as well as the lines created by hanging scarves and sweaters.” What to avoid? Stylists say to stay away from horizontal lines, especially on tops and sweaters, which are notorious for making any figure appear wider.
9. Look for Panel Sides

A dress that gives you a slimmer figure? This is no fashion myth, but rather a super stylish reality that’s on trend and flatters everyone. The most fashionable way to create a smaller waist is to wear clothing that has black or navy panel sides. “It will create a beautiful illusion for your waist. Stella McCartney started this trend a few seasons ago and her dresses sold out immediately. Everyone from celebrities to the average working woman are still wearing this look and it continues to be sought after.”
10. Go Nude

Take a tip from the pageant girls — a neutral heel is your best friend when creating the illusion of a smaller waist. “The closer the shoe’s color is to your natural leg or hosiery tone, the longer and leaner your body will look. And the leaner you look, the smaller your waist will appear. This works well with dresses, pencil skirts, mini skirts, and even cropped pants. It even works with swimwear if you’re going on vacation and want to throw on a pair of heels with your cover-up!”
11. Interesting Details At The Waistline

We would think that taking away all the focus from the waist is the best way to make your waist look slimmer, but not really! Having some interesting embellishment or wrap detail around your waist can actually make it look slimmer as people tend to look at the details and not the width of the waist! Don’t be scared to pick up something that has this feature!