Slimming World — January-February 2018

How to love what you’re wearing now and feel fabulous all the way to target – without breaking the bank

Shop while you drop!

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Buy now, wear for ages

It’s not just what you buy, but how you wear it that counts. And

that’s also true of the clothes already in your wardrobe. Here’s how

to restyle new and old favourites while you slim:

Boyfriend jeans are cut to fit loosely around your legs, which means

you can wear them for longer than other styles before they look too

big. Roll up the ankles and add a belt as your waist gets smaller, and

pair them with a semi-fitted top to balance the volume.

A great pair of leggings will fit for ages and, as long as you go for a

good-quality fabric, they’ll carry on looking smart. Ideal under a tunic.

Look out for four-way stretch denim. It retains its shape and sits

snugly against your figure without bagging, even if your measurements

go down a bit. Tesco, M&Co and Sainsbury’s all offer four-way stretch

denim at decent prices.

Trapeze-style tops will work whatever your size – the swingy

shape means they won’t cling around your tummy. They’ll just get

more floaty as you slim down.

A longline shirt is a versatile buy. Wear it buttoned up over

leggings, or open over a vest-top and jeans. As your size changes,

you can add a belt or tuck it in.

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Moving down the sizes during your weight-loss journey is a real joy – it keeps your

motivation firing and shows you just how far you’ve come. There is a hitch, though.

Splashing out on smaller clothes can be expensive, especially if they only fit short term.

So what to do? With a bit of smart styling, you can wear the clothes you love for longer –

plus update your look and experiment with new trends. Sound good? Read on...

Grab a bargain

A bit of fast fashion is the perfect way to reward yourself while

you lose weight. If you know what to look out for and where, it’s

amazing what steals you can find!

Primark, Tesco, New Look and Asda are all brilliant haunts for

bargain lovers – from coats and dresses to bags and shoes. And there

are some great online stores, too, such as Boohoo, Wish and Missguided.

If you’re handy with a needle, you can make bargain buys look more

expensive by upgrading the buttons or hand-stitching machined hems.

Look for clothes on eBay and in charity shops. Someone else will

always be at a different stage of weight loss to you and you can

benefit from their closet clear-outs.

Invite your friends to a bring-and-swap party. It’s a fun way to

add a few new bits to your wardrobe without spending money.

 SLIMMING WORLD

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