Expert: GG Flower - 5/23/2009

Question
Ok My name is Amber I am 12 years old turning 13 in September. I wiegh 210 pounds, and 5'6.Yes i know i am obessed and whenever i try to work out it doesnt work! I want to look slimmer not like 90 but slimmer were guys wont think i am too fat. I also want to look a little taller.

I am tan skinned but not dark.i have hazel eyes, and long curly brown hair. I would love it if you ncould help me i will admit i have low selfestem which i know is bad but i want to look good and know i look good maybe that will help me. I hope you reply and thanks for your time reading this.

-Amber

p.s. I also have braces if that matters

Answer
Hi Amber, thanks for your question...
My expertise is in formal wear, so my answer will be specific to dressing up, but you can take any (or all) of the following tips and apply them to casual wear as well...hope this helps you!

One really important trick I like to recommend is the choose maybe two or three neutrals for all your clothes, casual or dressy...choose simple lines, classic styles, and quality that will last...use jazzy jewelry to dress up your outfit or you can count on simple pearls or gold studs if you are going less than formal...

15 Ways to Look 10 Pounds Thinner in your Prom or Oscar night Dress
When you are dressing up for any special occasion, whether, prom , homecoming or just dressing up for the Oscar Night Awards, you want to look and feel like a star. Follow these Oscar Winning tips to look sleek and elegant for your next night out!

Wear a prom dress that is:

Monochrome-a prom  dress  in one color elongates the body, making you look slimmer

Dark muted colors make you look thinner. Not everyone should wear black, so think deep gray, silver, wine, raisin, burgundy, forest green, russet, midnight blue,
golden brown, cocoa, cranberry, eggplant. Try our free  color analysis!

Neutral colors, black, silver, gray, beige, taupe, gold, will make you appear taller and more slender.

Long straight skirts or dresses are great for prom -just  be sure the skirt is not too tight around your behind!

Vertical lines in fabric or pattern. Overall effect is up/down

Materials that skim along the contour of your body, not clingy.

Slight empire waist makes your lower body look longer.

Matching shoes - or shoes that are the same tone as your dress

Heels-give the illusion of length to the leg

Hosiery that is as dark as the dress and shoes=one long l i n e

Long necklace-or no necklace at all will make the neck look longer and slimmer

Low cut dress makes the neckline appear longer- too low is trashy, be cautious.

Hair that is pulled back or swept up off the neck, updo!

Slim long, simple sleeves or sleeveless

Fabrics that drape and move with the body, think: soft, fluid, graceful movement

Use any or all these tips next time you go shopping!
Toodles
GG Flower