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.

Q. I was wondering if you can help me. I'm overweight and would like to play it down or at least make it not be the only thing one sees. I know you have written about vertical stripes, but I don't ...