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Disguise a
Double Chin |
Believe it or not, many women, full-figured
and thin alike, battle the dreaded double chin. Everything
from extra pounds to weight loss to poor posture can
exacerbate this problem, and minimizing its appearance can
seem like an impossible task. But take heart: There are beauty
and fashion tricks you can use to create the illusion of a
longer, slimmer, double-chin-free neck. Here's how:
Beauty Tricks
A double chin can make your whole neckline look thick and
stumpy. Your aim, then, is to make your neck look as long and
lean as possible. One way to do this is to keep your neckline
free of hair. That can mean choosing a short cut -- something
with lots of chunky layers draws the eye up and away from your
chin. It can also mean wearing your hair up, giving the
illusion of a longer, slimmer neck.
Keep your makeup focus on the eyes and cheeks. Doing so draws
the eye upward to your amazing eyes or flushed cheeks, taking
emphasis off your neck. Be sure your brows are groomed
impeccably, and then use neutral eye shadows and plenty of
soft liner and mascara to add eye definition. Or go for the
flushed-cheek effect by applying color to the apples of your
cheeks; in this case, dress eyes with a coat of mascara only.
Attempt to contour. Heavy contouring (the kind you tried in
seventh grade to make your nose look slimmer) is too obvious.
Instead, go for the subtlest touch. Dust a bronzer powder in a
light shade along your jawline, under your chin. This creates
a shadow, which in turn makes your chin look less conspicuous.
Sweep some bronzer over your temples and nose to keep the look
natural.
Fashion Tricks
Avoid tops that stop just below your neck, as they'll
emphasize your double chin. Crewnecks, boatnecks, and high
v-necks are all off-limits.
Pick tops that elongate your neckline. As with your hairstyle,
your choice of top can make your neck look longer and leaner
(and your chin less noticeable). Go for tops with deep v-necks
or scoop necks, or wear open-collared button-downs. Another
option: A high turtleneck that camouflages your double chin.
Choose accessories wisely. Chokers that pinch your neck, long
earrings that end alongside your problem area, and neck
scarves all draw attention to a double chin. Instead, pick
pieces that elongate and draw the eye away from your chin,
such as a long lariat or necklace, sparkly stud earrings, and
scarves worn away from the neck. |
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