How to Dress Yourself Thin

Charla Krupp on How to Dress Thin
Timothy Hogan

Evening, After
The little black dress is classic for a reason. "You'll never look slimmer than in a LBD," Krupp says. Ruche along the midsection hides any extra bumps, and the knee-length cut keeps you covered without looking frumpy.

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