https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-weat-to-hide-my-belly Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:15:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-weat-to-hide-my-belly#post-66824 Fri, 22 May 2009 18:00:53 +0000 Angie 66824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don’t worry, Emely! We’ll get you sorted and feeling fab in no time. Great suggestions from the lasses and you might find this post useful too: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/22/10-ways-to-conceal-muffin-top/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/.....uffin-top/</a></p> <p>After digesting this info, give us a shout if we can be of further assistance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-weat-to-hide-my-belly#post-66812 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:48:18 +0000 Maya 66812@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to add high waisted bottoms to this list. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-weat-to-hide-my-belly#post-66811 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:46:12 +0000 shiny 66811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I forgot one!</p> <p>6) Vests! Just choose one that isn't uncomfortably tight or constricting. You can also wear it open over a loose floaty top, if it has a nicely nipped in waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-weat-to-hide-my-belly#post-66808 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:43:33 +0000 shiny 66808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 43, 5'0" and every few months my belly bloats up so I look 5 months pregnant. The doctor says this is hormonal - they suspected fibroids but instead caught on ultrasound my ovaries having a field day releasing too many eggs. </p> <p>When this hits (and it's hitting right now), I rely on:</p> <p>1) shift dresses. For some reason this look works. You still see some bloat from the side, but at least there are no seams and waistbands cutting in to it making it worse. Do try wearing a long slip underneath - this will help disguise any underwear cutting in to the belly too. </p> <p>2) Floaty, voluminous tops. Choose pretty ones with patterns (patterns fool the eye). Add form-fitting jeans, clams, leggings underneath to balance it out. If you want even more structure, tame the top with a cropped cardigan (for summer look for short sleeve cardigans) or a blazer - probably left open! Choose a blazer that fits perfectly in the shoulder and nips in at the waist. The floaty top will disguise the belly from the front view; the blazer will disguise it from the side view.</p> <p>3) Dresses that have this sort of detail at the skirt - I don't know what you call this. See how there are a few strategic pleats in the skirt, at the waistband?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/05/13/summer-2009-update-cobalt-tunic-dress/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/05/.....nic-dress/</a></p> <p>You don't want numerous pleats all around - you just want a strategically placed pleat or two. This is hands-down my favorite style for sweater dresses in particular. </p> <p>4) Banded tops. Angie insists these work great - I have yet to find one that looked right on me, but do give it a try because there are numerous around right now. </p> <p>5) See the Forever 21 tunic I posted about on the Fab find for MOTG thread today - this top is successfully hiding my bloated belly today! The ruching is strategically placed. </p> <p>(How did I do, Angie? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-weat-to-hide-my-belly#post-66801 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:29:05 +0000 Inge 66801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Emely. I'm sorry to hear about your condition. Please don't be discouraged yet (I know that's easier said than done), we'll do our best to help you find some items in which you'll feel fab again!</p> <p>Would any of these work? (ignore the prices, these are just examples)</p> <p>- Sweet Pea trapeze tunic<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/05/04/new-sweat-pea-style-trapeze-tunic/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/05/.....eze-tunic/</a></p> <p>- Banded tops<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/16/breezy-banded-tops-for-bashful-bellies/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/04/.....l-bellies/</a></p> <p>- Voluminous tops, (sweater) dresses and tunics (over leggings, jeans...)<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3012523/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014132?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6014132&#038;P=6" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....2&#038;P=6</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3008963/0~2376776~2374327~2374331~6014132?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6014132&#038;P=6" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....2&#038;P=6</a></p> <p>- Layered tops like this:<br /> <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Design-History-aluminum-jersey-layered-petal-sleeve-t-shirt/cat20032/301883002/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Design-.....detail.fly</a></p> <p>- Empire waist dress with pleating, e.g.:<br /> <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Design-History-black-jersey-pleated-v-neck-dress/cat20102/301928401/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Design-.....detail.fly</a><br /> (you could also try a sleeveless one paired with a longer length cardigan over it, unbuttoned)</p> <p>- In general: patterns help distract the eye too;-)</p> <p>- Maybe Angie's suggestions for adorable apples will come in useful too?<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/05/04/dresses-for-adorable-apples/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2007/05/.....le-apples/</a><br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/09/the-adorable-apple/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/.....ble-apple/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-weat-to-hide-my-belly#post-66792 Fri, 22 May 2009 17:04:05 +0000 Emely 66792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 36, suffering of fibroid which make look 5 months pregnant. I am getting so depressed because I don't' know what to wear. Empire dresses or tops make make me look even worst. I am 5'4 and wearing size 10 lately. Please help. </p>