Trick people into thinking you've lost weight...

23 June 2011

So they say black is slimming and so are vertical stripes but how much can this be true? A girl can only wear so much black before she's mistaken for Morticia Addams.

With summer supposedly here femalefirst have a handy hint for keeping your demons at bay and friends impressed with your curves. Say hello to your new best friend...the panel dress.

Available from Marks and Spencer, this dress ticks so many boxes this season. The bold colour, the power vibe and the black side panels are great for drawing the eye in at the waist, giving the impression of a more defined line than may be the case.

So if you wish you could shed those last few pounds or simply a proud, curvy lady that fancies a change, the panel dress is a great way to try something new and give yourself a slimmer silhouette.