Last week, Alex and I found ourselves in an Elle Spain article that, for a second, felt a little lost in translation. It’s in spanish, but google tells me it’s titled ‘The Trick To Look Thinner’. Which, I mean, I think I get what it’s trying to say, and it really is something that I do (but for a second, Alex and I both felt a bit like ouch, what is this article about?). With an hourglass figure and some curvage, I definitely try to implement some slimming styling tricks to feel my best, but suppose I never really thought of it as a strategy. Looking back at my last 4 outfit posts though, it’s quite obvious that I have a particular look on repeat. Let me explain.
This dress/vest combo is the perfect example. A simple t shirt dress and booties would be fine, but can seem a little bit unfinished and depending on the fit of the dress, can feel a bit too loose and frumpy. A draped coat (like what I wore the other day) or a vest like this one here, create the illusion of a long line, slimming the mid section. The drape also provides some movement, which I usually find fits my frame best. Throwing on a longer draped piece can honestly also just feel like the finishing touch of an outfit, no matter what your shape is!
I’ve linked to some trench vests and duster jackets below:
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As a longtime fan of your site and style, I just wanted to say that you (and To Vogue Or Bust!) have always been really inspiring to me because of how you both do SO much more than just “dressing to look thinner.” Your style is playful and chic, and you really have fun with fashion — like, you wear what you want and aren’t afraid to experiment, instead of worrying if a belt or a couple more strategic layers would make you look smaller. This is why you have such a relatable, real presence that keeps me coming back to check out how you are interpreting trends that I’d like to try. So…thanks! And try not to worry if other blogs pigeonhole you, since your longtime readers get that Alicia Fashionista is so much more 🙂