5 Tricks To Turn Around A "Fat" Day

from prevention.com

Wear red

It doesn't matter if it's lipstick, nail polish, or clothes: There's something about the color red that instantly makes you feel more bold. It also commands respect. Wearing a rich, deep color like red gets you noticed and shows that you're a risk taker. Also, let's not forget the study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology that found men like a lady in red, and are more likely to ask her out on a date if she's wearing the color. And it's no secret that a little attention can go a long way in the confidence department.

Put on a belt

While a belt may be the last thing you want to wear when you're feeling "fat and blobby," it can also remind you that your body has an actual shape. Wearing a belt is a simple, concrete way of physically defining yourself. It allows you to circumscribe your body, to touch its boundary line.

Accessorize

Accessories are fat proof, meaning that they'll always look the same no matter how you're feeling. Anything from a really fabulous shoe, to a great pair of earrings, a killer clutch, or even a statement lip gloss can help distract from your figure and highlight the body parts you do love. And when it comes to lip gloss, something with a little bit of shine so it reflects the light and amplifies your lips.

Choose form-fitting clothes

Baggy clothes actually make you look bigger, meaning those well-worn sweatpants you love aren't doing you any favors. On the other hand, clothes that are more fitted and tailored, like a blazer, can do wonders to enhance your shape. Blazers are so universally flattering, and they work on everybody.

Pick pumps

Feeling short and stubby? Lengthen your legs with a pair of nude-colored pumps. Be sure the color is similar to your skin tone, so it can better work as an extension of the leg. And aim for something that's at least three inches for an additional slimming effect.