Black never fails to make you look slim and elegant. Darker shades of colors like blue, purple and brown can also help to hide flaws and create a slimming illusion. On the other hand, lighter colors, like white and khaki, can add pounds and give the illusion of a larger frame.
Neuroscientists say it's in the way our eyes see the colors. From the tips to the trends, the laws to the faux pas, fashion is always changing, but one rule remains the same: Wearing black makes you look skinnier.
Key Takeaways. Vertical lines can elongate the body and make you appear slimmer. Opt for monochromatic outfits as wearing one color from head to toe can create a streamlined look and make you appear taller and slimmer.
Colors that can make you look slimmer
Believe it or not, true red is one of the most flattering slimming colors. Depending on what works well for your skin tone, pick your shade of red. This powerful color has the power to turn a few heads in your direction.
Blue Color Facts
Of all the colors in the spectrum, blue is an appetite suppressant. Weight loss plans suggest putting your food on a blue plate. Or even better than that, put a blue light in your refrigerator and watch your munchies disappear. Or here's another tip: Dye your food blue!
However, grey, black, brown, and purple are considered as an appetite suppressant. By having food in plates of these colours, the chances of overeating decreases. The blue colour is considered the best among all. Science suggests that eating in the dark blue plate can help you control the portion size in a better way.
Soft white is universally flattering for everyone, although some autumn types may prefer a deeper ivory or cream. It is useful in spring and summer wardrobes as a light and airy neutral, and goes with all colors and neutrals. Stone gray is a lovely universal light neutral. It's soft light gray that leans towards blue.
The study found statistically significant gender differences in relation to yellow, white and green-yellow. All three colors were perceived as more attractive by women than by men. Results from our study show that chromatic colors have been perceived as more attractive than achromatic, with exception for black.
The darker the better
So steer clear of bright colors like yellow and pink that attract attention and add pounds. Instead, embrace darker colors like gray, purple, brown, and navy that give you a cleaner waist and provide a slimming effect. Black is the ultimate flattering color.
As a basic rule, aim to create outfits that elongate your frame—this helps with appearing leaner as well. “Look for pieces that create a long line, like a V-neck instead of a turtleneck,” says Matthews Burton. Or add a jacket that's fitted at the waist, as opposed to a boxy, boyfriend-style blazer.
Often, black is perceived as a sleek and flattering color that not only minimizes the effort involved in selecting outfits, but, also minimizes the perception of the mass of the body.
Choose Tops with a V-neck
Other elements of this outfit promote the idea of a slender body: the long V-neck attracts the eyes vertically, making the silhouette seem longer (and not wider). The long sleeves also give the illusion of a slimmer figure.
According to the study, the most attractive color in terms of fashion is black. The second most attractive color is pink, followed by the color yellow.
We found that green is the most popular lens colour, with brown coming in a close second, despite it being one of the most common eye colours. Although blue and hazel are seen as the most attractive eye colours for men and women they are surprisingly the least popular.
When broken down by gender, men ranked gray, blue, and green eyes as the most attractive, while women said they were most attracted to green, hazel, and gray eyes. Despite brown eyes ranking at the bottom of our perceived attraction scale, approximately 79% of the world's population sports melanin-rich brown eyes.
That's right, honey is the most universally flattering shade of hair color out there—whether it's more honey blonde or more honey brown. Honey blonde is a warm, sunny, medium-to-dark blonde that's closer to light brunette than it is to platinum.
The heaviest looking colour is red, closely followed by blue, then green while yellow appears the lightest. But why is it that there is a weight hierarchy for two dimensional colours?
Yes, you read correctly- colors have apparent weight. Light colors appear to weight the least and dark colors appear to weight the most.
Choose pastel shades: Peaches, delicate pinks, powder blue and beiges tend to lighten the complexion, so choose these colors. White is the safest bet to make you look fairer, but avoid solid white, if your complexion is way too dark. White will look amazing, if your complexion is between wheatish and dusky.
Brown fat (brown adipose tissue) is a type of body fat that regulates your body temperature in cold conditions. Brown fat activates right before you start to shiver. Brown fat also burns calories and stores energy.
Choose Stretch Fabrics
As your weight fluctuates and your body changes, clothing with a bit of stretch is your best friend. These fabrics are designed to fit a range of sizes, so you'll get more mileage out of stretchy pieces at nearly every stage of your weight-loss journey.