17 Clothing Items That Make People Look Larger, Ranked In Order

Don’t Hide Under Layers

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Someone might think that adding a vest or layering a collared shirt adds texture and might hide a bit of weight, but they’d be wrong. Adding more fabric to an outfit just adds more volume.

And having too many layers can hide your frame completely, resulting in one large shape that will only make someone look heavier.