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Top 5 Ways to Hide 5 Extra Pounds

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

Why choose liposuction when you can hide a few extra pounds with easy fashion tricks? You can still wear the latest trends and look great. Just follow our easy, flattering tips.

1. Body Slip

A must under today's body-conscious looks, a body slip offers loads of smoothing. Choose a style -- from half-slips (great for pencil skirts) to full-body slips (perfect for fitted dresses) -- that works with your outfit.
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2. Soft layers

Keep your layering pieces lightweight whether you choose two tank tops, an open blouse over a tank top or other combo.

3. Stilettos

High heels with pants give you amazing length and sleekness in your legs. Sandals and pumps with 2 1/2 to more than 3 inch heels will do the trick.
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4. Pantsuit

Dressing in all one color is a sure-fire flatterer. Choose longer jackets to hide larger bottoms; add a sexier cami or blouse to soften the look and draw attention to the face.
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5. Oversized handbag

Sounds too good to be true, but proportion can play tricks on the eye. Choose a shape that flatters (square shapes complement a rounder figure) and a strap length that doesn't land in a problem area (don't let the bottom of the purse rest on full hips).
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