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The worst thing about working out is the way we feel and look in most athletic wear. Feeling self-conscious about our bodies can even stop us from working out. Modern athletic wear is flattering and comes in sizes to fit real women. Here are some tips and tricks for choosing workout wear that’s Fabulous not Flabulous (TM)<\/span>!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

How To Choose Flattering Fitness Fashion
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\nThe Don\u2019ts<\/span><\/strong>
\nSkip garments that add bulk to your body or turn you into a “diamond” (wide at the waist and hips)
\n– Oversized T-shirts
\n– Drawstring pants\/shorts
\n– Coach shorts
\n– Leggings\/bike shorts<\/p>\n

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The Do\u2019s
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\nFor a flattering look, choose
\nSkirts\/dresses<\/strong> \u2013 flattering for hips, thighs, and thick torsos
\nV-neck\/scoop neck<\/strong>\u2013 gives a leaner look
\nShow The Good Stuff<\/strong> – show off your assets and show a little skin on your best parts (legs, arms, chest). This distracts attention away from the flaws.
\nTiny Parts<\/strong> – Show off the tiniest part of your body (rib cage or waist)
\nSmooth Imperfections<\/strong> \u2013 look for garments made from compression fabrics to smooth the waist, caboose and thighs.
\nBoot-Cut Pants<\/strong> – This style makes your curves look great and counter-acts the “diamond.” Look for yoga pants, capris with flare, or loose shorts.
\nFlat Waist Bands<\/strong> \u2013 Smooth waist bands flatten the waist and tumm.
\nPrints<\/strong> – Camouflage lumps and bumps. Prints keep the eye moving so they never settle on a flaw. Wear prints on the flawed areas.<\/p>\n

More Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some more tips from a fitness fashion segment I did for Mirror Mirror. The story starts with sports bras with Oprah’s bra specialist Susan Nethero and then continues with tips about fitness wear from me…
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