It’s a common belief that if you want to appear slimmer than you actually are, you should wear clothes with vertical stripes. The classical pinstriped business suit would be an example of this ...

Tips for a slimming look: Dark colors, vertical lines. January 27, 2019 at 2:46 a.m. Q It's unlikely I'm going to lose any weight (at least any time soon), but I do hope to look my best.