Lipo in a box – huh? – I bet you did not know that lipo is available in a box, but it is, well, sort of. Lipo in a Box is pretty awesome; it can do wonders for your lower body and it can make other women mad. That’s right, some women think that using Lipo in a Box is cheating. Do you agree? Have you ever used something like Lipo in a Box? Would you be mad at a woman for using Lipo in a Box? I know I would not.

Anyway, if your goal is to look slimmer without actually losing a few pounds, Lipo in a Box is not your only option. You can use Spanx, Snapeez and FLABuLess to look slimmer, but they all function similarly to Lipo in a Box, which means there is always a possibility to make other women around you pissed.

So what if you do not want to use something like Lipo in a Box? Here is a collection of tips and tricks that teach you how to dress to look slimmer without any, well, cheating, if you will.

Dark colors hide the pounds. A one-shoulder dress shows off your collarbone and shoulders, a.k.a. your skinniest parts. Get your dress hemmed to the thinnest part of your knew to make your legs look longer. A pencil-skirt silhouette is slimming. Avoid a thick belt – it can chop you in half. Watch out for white taffeta fabric; it can make you look wider. An A-line dress is a no-no because it does not flatter your hips. Make sure your outfit does not have too much fabric.

Show off your curves. Wear neutral shoes to elongate. Beware of blousy fabric in a light color, which can make you look bigger. Flaunt your waist or it may look like you are hiding something.

Try to define the smallest part of your body. Go with fitted silhouettes; clean, tapered shapes slim. Avoid tent-like frocks that hide your shape. Get your legs out – if you have great legs, flaunt them.

Wearing one color helps to create a long, slim line. Draw the eye up with anything in a V-neck. Duck a long dress in a pattern – it looks bulky. A full-skirted dress gives the illusion of girth. [via]