What to wear to flatter a rounded stomach

These sexy ladies ooze confidence and are global superstars, but never hide their voluptuous shapes. They may have a bit of a tummy, but they accept their bodies and show them off in front of millions. Take tips from:

The RnB star has buttocks, hips and a tum and is still sublime! She accepts her body, doesn’t usually diet, exercises and always shows off her stomach with sexy dance moves and little tops.

The Latina lovely has made hip-shaking an art form all her own, and she always shows off her stomach in low cut jeans and short tops. Shakira knows how to play to her strengths – her beautiful voice, her exotic Eastern origins and her little round stomach. ‘La Tortura’ has men falling at her feet.

The Latino bomb par excellence, Jen has the derrière of a goddess and a slightly rounded stomach. During her pregnancy, she hid her tum under long flowy dresses by Roberto Cavalli and looked perfectly glam.

 

The right cuts should be full and straight, with no gathering around the stomach. You should feel comfortable in your clothes to ooze self-confidence. Choose clothes with a trapeze shape that enhances your chest without clinging to your stomach, and widens where your curves are. Wear low-cut tops to attract attention away from your stomach. In profile, people will see the shape of your chest rather than the shape of your stomach.

Choose dark colours such as black, grey, khaki, dusky red, taupe and even navy blue. Dark colours reduce volume, but wear ones that suit you. Keeo your tones even and never wear more than 3 colours so you don't overload your figure.

Flowing. Create a vertical effect to lengthen your figure, whether you have round hips or a big bust.

 

- Stomach-flattening tights

In winter these can work wonders! Stomach-flattening tights come in all colours and range from very thin to opaque. They support and pull in tums and are ideal under skirts or shorts. You can even wear light-coloured ones for spring.

- Belts

These make your waist look smaller and conceal any trace of a stomach. Wear a large leather belt in a dark colour over your skirts, dresses or even a trench, or wear a loose belt that rests on your hips.

 

- Bomber jackets

They're too short, so the bottom of the jacket may not cover your stomach. Short denim or leather jackets don't lengthen the bust. Also avoid wearing perfecto jackets and jackets with lots of buttons and zips which look thick. 

- Short jackets

The same applies. Always opt for long jackets. Suit jackets need to fall part-way down your bum. They often look better open rather than buttoned up.

- Big prints

Big prints are too much of a statement, so avoid loud colours and prints around your stomach or bottom - they'll draw attention. And slogan tees are a no-no as well.

- Layering

Skirts over trousers are difficult to pull off, and draw attention to your middle. Layering does nothing but add volume and isn't very feminine.

 

- Long waistcoats

These hide big hips, round buttocks and tums when they fall just below the bum. Simply cut V neck waistcoats lengthen the figure. Wear with jeans and heels to avoid looking like your gran.

- Baby doll dresses

Trapeze shapes are perfect at hiding stomachs. They're cute, short and wide round the middle, so they slim the legs. Wear with flats, cowboy boots or heeled boots. If your hips are a little wide, wear over jeans.

- Full skirts

Full skirts that widen at the stomach are comfy. Choose one in a flowing fabric such as linen or silk. Be careful with the length: if you’re short, go for a skirt that falls just above your knees. Wear a simple cotton tee on your top half (nothing too tight, but nothing too big either - you don't want to look like a bag lady). 

- Tunics

Hippy chic and fashionable tunics are fine in coloured prints, as long as you choose good fabric. Avoid synthetic fabrics which can lose their shape and often shrink when you wash them. Wear with jeans or linen trousers in summer for a casual look.

 

- Straight jackets

These are fab if you have a bit of a tum: they structure and lengthen the figure. Even buttoned up, they don't make you look big. However, don't go too long if you're short. Accessorise with a pretty brooch at the collar.

- High waist jeans

These enhance your shape and especially your bum. Make sure they fit (if they're too small they'll make you look podgy). Go for zips rather than visible buttons. The pockets should be small and the bottom not too flared (unless you have long, thin legs). 

- Straight pencil skirts

Ultra feminine pencil skirts suit everyone, drawing attention to the hips rather than the stomach. Wear with a light blouse or a little short sleeved jumper and heels for that extra half an inch!