Look Thinner with One Simple Trick

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One of the most flattering looks that anyone can create is a column of color. When you dress the top half and the bottom half in the same color, you create a longer vertical line which helps you appear taller and thinner. If you are 6’4″ and would rather not appear taller, then you might not want to try dressing in this manner. But, for the rest of us, this might be a trick that you will enjoy.

Will any color work?

Any color will work for this illusion. Many people prefer black since dark colors recede and give a slimming effect, but all colors will work. It works even better when your shoes are also the same color as the outfit, especially if they are pointy toes.

How do you create a column of color?

You can create a column of color by using one piece of clothing, such as a dress or jumpsuit, or with two separate clothing pieces that are the same color. However, you don’t want to break the vertical line with either look by adding a belt of a different color. Although, I do have an exception to this.

Can prints be worn as a column of color?

Yes! This can happen in two ways. You can wear a printed top and bottom that are the same print. Or, you can add a printed item and a solid item in the same color. The eye still moves up and down easily since the column has the same background color, even though a print has been introduced.

Column of Color Variations:

Besides the print variation, you can also do a variation where the top and bottom don’t match. I know that sounds like I completely said the opposite of what I said above. But, take my outfit that I am wearing today; if I wore a white jacket and a camel camisole, it would still work. The column of color would be the jacket and the pants instead of the top and pants. The original column works better for the slimming effect, but both outfits are incredibly stylish.

Cheetah Print Cardigan || black v-neck tee || Black Bootcut Jeans || Black Ankle Boots

Microfiber Tank || Slim Crop Pants || Similar Kimono/Ruana Wrap

Black Velvet Slim Pants || Black Velvet Tank || Similar Ruana || Similar Block Heel Pumps

Raw Hem Jeans || Cowl Neck Blouse || Similar Check Blazer || Block Heel Ankle Boot

2-pc Black Sweater Set || Shawl Collar Cardigan || Black Suede Ankle Boots