How To Hide Your Tummy - 18 Tips You Didn't Know 

Finally someone who doesn’t say that wrap dresses hide the tummy! I keep seeing this info everywhere and it just isn’t true. They emphasize your waist but you turn sideways and you see your tummy protruding. Thanks for the great tips!

I know everyone's already talked about it but I still wanna thank your for the choice you made to show us women who actually have a tummy to hide. It's a bit disheartening watching the average RU-vid video with perfect figure models used as examples. You did something different and smart. Thank you for the great advice too!!

🙋‍♀️”Form fitting but not figure hugging” - perfect!😊

Omg women that actually look like me featured in these looks ! Thank you forever !!

I absolutely love how you're not restricting on anything and just giving us the right method of wearing what we wanna wear ❤️

This was an extremely informative segment and should be in print form in a magazine. I use the "long and lean" creating vertical lines with clothing like kimonos, jackets, open tunics worn as a duster, and scarves where I am a stylist.

Fabulous tips on hiding that tummy using REAL plus size women. Finally someone who REALLY GETS IT and who has a real sense of style!!! Love love love your fashion suggestions. Thank you 🖐💃

I love everything you said and how you said it. My beautiful grandmother worked almost 50 years selling fine women’s clothing, and she always talked about the importance of “good foundation undergarments” and good posture! Grannie Lillian knew how to disguise a midsection, play to strengths (her gorgeous face and legs!), and use accessories to focus attention in the right places. I like to think she helped countless women look and feel better from the mid-1940s through the early 1990s. Thank you so much for doing the same with your lovely advice, and I am delighted I found you today! 💝🕊

My fave is a shift dress, very forgiving and smart in dark colours with a V neck but the dress must end slightly above knee . Nice shoes is a must. Good job on your tips 👍🏽

I like the sleeve tip... thank you. That was exactly what I was doing... i really liked the length at the elbow... but not if its going to zero in on my belly!!!

Thanks for this. I thought I was the only person who thinks Empire line makes us look pregnant, I've seen that suggested by so many people, and it made no sense to me. Great suggestions!

These tips are truly genius Leonie. I have aways been thin until menopause and I now have a muffin top and can not wear what I use to. You have helped me immensely, thank you. xo, Cowgirl Deb

This is one of the best, most insightful styling videos I’ve ever watched! I’m young and carry weight around stomach but also have a very high and short waist. Your tips are brilliant and very insightful! Love this video. 👍 Thank you!!

I LOVE this video! I appreciate how you show the different styles on all the different body types. As an apple body, everyone preaches the wrap dress to me but I hate it. I have a large chest and I feel so exposed in a wrap dress. Your advice really makes a lot of sense to me!

Finally someone who delivers the message concisely, clearly, and informative; vs others who take forever...with their disclaimers, apologies, repetitiveness, and promotion of products. Easy to listen to, easy to learn and so much more information provided because she didn't waste our time. Wonderful! Will quit searching and just follow you and will spread the word. Keep up the awesome work.

Great tips, Leonie. I hated those low-rise pants we were forced to wear for 20 years. Not only did they make my belly pop over the top, but because I’m long-waisted, my BARE belly showed, too. I just never wore pants until high-waisted came back, they’re so much more flattering. You’re the best, keep the good stuff coming!

Finally someone who makes points concisely, and clearly and plentiful; without all the diclaimers, personal stories and promotions for products. Thus 3asy to listen to, easy to learn from, and plentiful well thought out advice - because she hadn't wasted the time! Thank you. Plan to get all my tips from your Chanel, and will spread the word.

Loved this video-so many helpful tips while being respectful *and* supportive of my attempt to accept my body at it’s current size. Thank you!

I used to love watching Trinny and Susannah on What Not To Wear. I have a book they released during the series explaining all the different body shapes and showing what clothing would flatter them. That would make a fantastic series - Dressing for your Body Shape. 🥰

THANK YOU for showing regular sized models and practical styles. You’re the best!!

Love this video. I have put on 12 pounds and I am depressed. I have always been thin, but the lockdown caused an emotional eating binge! I found your video invaluable. 💜💙💜

At last some one who uses logic as opposed to rules. Love the models depicted more real life than the usual we see good for you!

High waist indeed! I rediscovered high waist and not only it hides the tummy, it elongates the legs. Bonus. The sleeve tip I had never heard of. That's smart. Thanks Leonie 😉

Great advice! All of it. So good to see sensible, realistic advice for the tummied girls. I'm a NZ size 22/24 and have been for years so I think I've really developed the knack of dressing for my shape. Most advice you hear is rubbish, like the classic "go for empire styles" and "avoid prints". There is always an exception that disproves the rule and that would probably be my top tip - dont follow "the rules" but rather notice what actually enhances you, what makes you smile, do you feel confident, which colours make you glow? For myself my top tip is to be a bit 'quirky' not like Mimi from The Drew Carey show! But as a teenager I loved the whole punk vibe and as I've gotten older I've gravitated back to that type of look, but obviously updated and "age appropriate". For example I wear a lot of black and darker colours and I love my white Dr Marten shoes. I think this gives me a point of difference in todays Instagram culture where everyone tries so hard to conform to the latest trends. I dont buy Fast Fashion which has awful synthetic fabrics and the way they just size up a standard size pattern so that you end up with arm holes that gape and sleeves down to your knees doesnt flatter anyone! I buy local NZ designers like Euphoria and Lost And Led Astray so the fabrics are good quality, natural fibres and the patterns and styles are literally designed for the chubby Kiwi gal. It's all about less is more for me and I no longer buy an item of clothing unless I truly LOVE it.

Hi Leonie, thank you for such a refreshing and honest video. I'm sure a lot of us are in need of this advice right now, I know I definitely am! As I can't replace the bulk of my clothes, and I'm actively trying to lose a few pounds now, this advice is invaluable. I can see where I've been going wrong now! Thank you, as always. Stay safe, Izzy

We need to come out of lock down with this kind of kindness

Just followed you on instagram, what a great account! You look amazing, and it's not the subtle tweaks here and there(many, many of us have had stuff done) it's your attitude and amazing sense of style.Thanks for the inspiration!💗

Exceptional. This video was awesome. She really did educate us about facts the average person does not know. Great tip about vertical stripes and fabulous accessories.

I have often worn clothes that are oversized to try to detract from my apple shape but have got lots of better ideas now. Thank you

I recommend Peplum tops!!!!!Very flattering on the smallest part of your waist but covers the tummy! Especially if you're feeling bloated.

I totally agree with you about wrap dresses...I like the shift dresses, thanks for your advice

Great advice , I also think that fit around the shoulder and neckline in super important . If the shoulder isn’t well fitted the garment can look saggy and baggy ,not a good look . Sometimes shoulder pads can help with this especially if you have sloping shoulders .

I so agree with your comment about posture. I have found by taking notice of my posture when passing by a reflective surface (mirror, window, etc.), reminds me to adjust my posture. This not only improves the way my close hang, but improves my attitude and mood as well.

Thank you for your comments on the wrap dress, I agree, I've noticed that most all wrap dress I've seen is well clingy. Love the various models and your sense of reality. Thank you!

Your page just popped up and I’m glad it did. Thank you, I’ve learned so much.

I love the advice about not ruling out shopping at plus size. In recent months, I've been really trying to find the perfect pair of jeans that I can tuck my shirt in and not be concious of my tummy. The current pair of jeans that I love has a stretchy waist band and so do maternity pants. Looking through Target maternity pants reviews, other nonpreggo ladies were buying maternity pants and love it! Never rule out some really good options!

Thank you! Finally tips that are realistic and practical.

I've just found your video, and the hints and tips you've given are amazing. Having had major abdominal surgery a few years ago I've lost all muscle strength around my stomach area, and even an abdominal binder doesn't do much. In hot weather it's so uncomfortable. So I joined the ranks of the baggy tee shirt brigade which although helps a bit, it doesn't do much if I want to get frocked up for an evening out, or meet friends for lunch. I love the half tucked in look, the layered look and the A line shift dresses. So thank you very much, from the U.K. 🇬🇧

I am so HAPPY for your amazing advice. I stumbled into your videos, they are so helpful. Great work.

Excellent presentation, really enjoyed it and gave me great tips. Thanks very much💐😀

Brilliant Leonie -- all creative suggestions we can use when we emerge from elastic-waist, lockdown territory ! I liked your last point best of all because it skewed positive ... to focus first on our best points, and build from there.

Wooooow!!!! I loved this video; it was so helpful. I had my first child in Sept and since becoming pregnant obviously my body has changed so much. I have always been petite and relatively athletic, not so much now. I’ve been frustrated because I didn’t know how to dress myself anymore and it has made me feel quite self conscious. I’m so excited to try these tips. Thank you thank you thank you!

I feel so relaxed watching your video because you are really helping with your attitude. I love the tips, not yet used to the half tuck 🌟

So glad I found your video! Thanks for sharing and I agree with everything you said.

Sleeve length matters!? Wow thank you for these helpful tips :)

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched on flattering your figure! I tend to go big & frumpy so this has been super insightful!♥️

Half tuck is the best thing they come up with, I do it with skits, jeans, and trousers. Now I really love the new voluminous dresses, now you have to be careful, usually looks best when your thinner. Puff sleeve dresses, brings your eyes up, I find those to be very nice, Great idea with the shorter jacket. I tend to reach for light weight kimono, love them. Horizontal lines look with the dress is great if it roughed in the tummy area. I’m not a fan of shape wear , but no matter your size everything looks , I.e., dress look much better. Regardless. You could up a size in spandex and there aren’t so bad. Eileen Fisher pieces always work for me , when I feel a bit bloated 💕

A little confused as I follow Erin and a few others. I’m carrying extra weight since lockdown and I gave up smoking end of January so a UK size 14. They suggest adding belts, wearing t’s or shirts, half tuck etc but definitely suggest wearing belts no matter how large can give you shape. Otherwise I really have enjoyed your last two videos and am interested in your take on things. X

I think neckline matter too. I try to always opt for v-necks. I feel like they elongate a little, and draw the eye upwards, away from my belly.

Thank you so much for this wonderful video! It's so informative and you thought of everyone and you showed us regular women!! YAAAAYY! TFS. Oh, I hit that bell to make sure I don't miss any videos!!🥰🥰

I love your advice and your videos, keep them coming girl 👍🏽 I did the half tuck today then came home and just watched your video. Great minds think alike 😉

Thank you! You are incredible! I love your teachings!🥰

I’m sorry but most of your suggestions, which I think are really smart, only work if you have a flat behind. When you have a big behind like I do, kimonos and big shirts get stuck on it! Your styling is great and I love that you did this!

Great advice and just enjoyable to listen to. Keep up the good work!

Thanks love! This is legit advice. I fancy my new buys especially the high waist boyfriend jeans

Great tips as always! The A line dress has always been a problem for me , with or without a belly. I am very top heavy compared to the rest of my body and because of that any oversize anything without any closeness/skimming the middle section is going to make me look bigger. Sheath dresses can work but I do have to size up for the girls. I do like wearing men's shirt at the moment since with the plague has come the plague of weight gain. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

The tip about the sleeve length is excellent!

Very useful advice!!! 🥰 Love it!

Your models and outfits were beautiful. Also, your suggestions on styling were spot on. Thanks

Fantastic advice for us apple shaped ladies with good slim legs. Learnt so much from this video and already experimenting with my clothes. A little tweek here and there Thank u Leonie Leanne

I love these practical tp[s. One of the best set of advice re hiding the tummy

Thank you for your practical advice. I am 5'1 so I never thought about checking out the plus size fashion. I'd been checking out maternity wear and get depressed about it.

These techniques are great! I usually choose a freshman size outfit and show my advantage curve.

Lots of great tips here. Thank you!

I have always been an apple shape, even losing 90 pounds my middle is still the biggest part of my body. These are great suggestions and the examples were very helpful.

Love your tips Leonie they've always worked for me.

This is my first time on your video. I really like what you are saying. You speak so much sense. I very much look forward to your next video! Thank you.

You are one of the best stylists! Your tips are fantastic, especially for a full figured woman. ❤

Thank you so much for this video. Sometimes I feel like we are forgotten.

Best one I’ve seen on this issue. Thank you!

Excellent suggestions. I heard a few of them before your video. However, so much for the ideas they were great!

Fantastic content, Leonie, thank you!

No wonder my tiny-print shift dress makes me feel lovely. I love all your tips. Yes to NO wrap dress and empire tops :)

Best insightful styling vedio...Thank you so much for the practical tips

Awesome tips, love the small print information so easy to change it up. Amelia Coks comment gave me tingles, what a lovely community following so glad I found you

This video was fantastic! Thank you for the tips.

Thank you for such helpful tips in style

Thanks a billion...it was so good had to listen again!!💕

Wish I could like this video more than once. Thank you. Great ideas and illustrations

Love love this video thank you so much for all the info. I am trying to bring my tummy down. Also when it comes to undergarments do you have a brand in mind? Thank you so much🤗

Hi Leonie, thanks for the tips. It's summer here, and I have a collection of short sleeve swing dresses in light materials. They skim the body and keep me cool when it's hot enough to cook an egg on the pavement.

Great tips! Thank you.

Totally agree with the form fitting but not figure hugging! One of my friends wears everything a size too small and I’ve tried to tell her in gentle ways but she just won’t hear me! I don’t know how to get this across to her!

Very good practical advice. Thanks much.

Love this one, great ideas 👌🏻

Phew! I needed these ideas

Thank you for lovely tips

This was perfect timing for my new postpartum body❣️🌟😊

Very informative and helpful. Thank you.

Thank you for all the info

💞Best Video Ever💞 Thank You‼️

Thank you for sharing your tips with us 🤗

Thank you for your very helpful advice. I will definitely have it in mind when I dress

Great advice! Thank you.❤️👍

Great video, thanks for your excellent tips.

The short jacket over a hemtail top is genius. Best of both garments' benefits.

Fabulous video . Thank you 💕

This was well done

Thank you for the good advice. I’ll give it a try.

Thank you,so true!!!