Taller, Slimmer, Coordinated

Image: The Sunday Times Style

Colour
Who can be your style icon if you want to look taller, slimmer and and coordinated lall the time? Queen Elizabeth  of course. Dressing in one colour or similar shades from top to toe is very slimming. A column of colour not only helps balance imperfections but it also elongates the frame giving a leaner silhouette. It's an easy win and a great confidence builder.

And the good news is that you don't have to stick to black. Take Queen Elizabeth for instance, we rarely see her in black (state occasions and funerals only). There's nothing stopping you from doing a column of red or blue or green or yellow. But black is slimming you say. Yes it is, but so is navy and charcoal and chocolate brown. In fact any deep colour will work, so choose your most flattering shade.

Don't dismiss brighter colours though because they can be very striking particularly in the warmer months. We're seeing a lot of brightly coloured trouser suits this season, a perfect choice for a formal occasion such as a wedding particularly if you don't enjoy wearing dresses. And they're versatile too because each piece can be worn separately to create different outfits​

White looks great when mixed with neutrals. Choose good quality fabrics that aren't see-through. Make sure that both bottom and top fit and flatter your frame. And finally, choose your best white. Cream will work really well on warm skin tones whilst soft white suits most colouring. If you have a pinky tone, go for a cooler or bluer white. 

A trick that pros use to elongate the leg is to wear the same colour shoes as their trousers. It gives a continuous unbroken line from top to toe and instant length. However if you prefer to wear a slightly cropped trouser or indeed a skirt or dress, wear shoes that are close to your skin tone. And of course a pointed shoe will add extra length to your frame. 

And finally, don't over do it. A column of colour is a bold statement so keep your accessories and prints to a minimum. Less is more with this look. 

Did you know that we have consultants that specialise in showing you how to dress slimmer? Why not treat yourself to a session with  a Colour Me Beautiful consultant who can show you how to look your very best.​

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