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BEST TOPS TO DISGUISE YOUR TUMMY

Updated: Oct 20

As we get older, many of us women will experience weight gain, especially around our tummy areas. This can be due to hormonal changes and common peri-menopausal symptoms. Over the last few years, I have noticed my own waistline disappearing as I head into my mid-forties, so I completely understand how women struggle to find the best tops to flatter this area of their bodies.


Many of my personal styling clients, with whom I have worked in the past, are wearing tops that actually highlight this area rather than conceal it. When you wear very loose tops over a curvier frame, it can create a tent-like effect that we probably all want to avoid, as it only draws more attention to this area. Instead, we want tops that gently nip the waist and cleverly skim or drape over the tummy area.


Below are my suggestions and some ideas on the best tops to disguise the tummy area. Please note these suggestions might not work for every shape as you do really need to try things on to find the best fit for you.


tHE BEST TOPS TO DISGUISE YOUR TUMMY: product SUGGESTIONS


Peplum top


Now peplum tops may not work for everyone as some styles have more gathering below the bust. So, look out for this when you are trying a peplum top.

woman wearing a printed top

This option is great as the fabric drapes over the tummy and there isn't lots of fabric around the tummy area. New look curves brown peplum top


woman wearing a white top and jeans

Beautiful broderie anglaise top Live Unlimited white broderie top.


wrap tops

woman wearing a top, jeans and sandals

Printed wrap tops are great as they add definition just under the bust.


woman wearing wrap knit top

This wrap knit drapes across the bust a tummy beautifully. Curve ribbed jersey wrap top


woman wearing a white top

A draping v-neck wrap style top gives the tummy extra room. You may want to size up for a comfortable fit. Freemans wrap top


Tunic tops

woman wearing a cream tunic and cream trousers

Tunic tops like this perfectly skim over the tummy area. The front pleat on this top also helps elongate the frame. Poise button front linen shirt


chic Shirts

woman wearing a smart shirt with trousers

A chic stripe shirt helps to elongate the frame. You can do a half tuck to show where your waist should be. Mango Stripe shirt


Tops that you don't have to tuck


woman wearing a top with jeans and pumps

This wrap shirt doesn't require any tucking in so, it will blouson over and skim the tummy. Plus cream abstract cream wrap shirt

woman wearing blue top with white jeans

The details on this top draws the eyes up and the top finishes beautifully just above the hips. Blue shirred shoulder blouse

Sheer tops

woman sitting in a printed top and jeans

Sheer tops in a light chiffon fabric skim over the tummy beautifully. Printed Por moi blouse


what to wear underneath your tops


In order for your clothes to fit right then your underwear really needs to be on point. I love the fit of Fantasie Lingerie bra's but if you have a fuller bust then try the brand Elomi they stock beautiful everyday bras in gorgeous lace and cottons.


woman wearing a lace and silk bra with knickers

Here is a beautiful plunge bra from Elomi. Plunge stretch bra

woman wearing cotton knickers

These cotton knickers are a great fit. I personally wear them and I love how they hold my tummy in and feel so comfortable at the same time. I highly recommend these even for women with a apron tummy. Wirarpa ladies high waisted cotton knickers


How to Draw the attention away from your tummy

woman wearing a white blouse with a belt and jeans

Focus on adding details on your top half. This can done be through wearing accessories or wearing a top with a small frill or embroidery details. Cut work detail cotton blouse


woman wearing earrings

Statement earrings or necklaces can also help keep the focus on your top half away from the middle of your tummy. Next statement earrings


Wear elongating layers


woman with a black cardigan and jeans

Longline cardigans like this create a vertical line column along the front, this helps minimise the tummy area. Yours clothing longline cardigan


black woman wearing a blazer, cami and beige trousers

Jackets are also great layering pieces. River island Blazer


WEAR PRINTS TO CAMOFLAGE


woman wearing a printed trouser and jeans

Larger bold prints work best on plus size women as they cleverly help camouflage the tummy area. The shoulder puff detail on this top also creates a nice shape on sloping shoulders. Live unlimited paisley v neck blouse


I hope you found value in this blog post. As always I love to hear your feedback, please do leave me a comment below. If you loved this post then you may enjoy reading


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Thanks for reading!


Jas x



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