10 Ways to Look Slimmer After Stuffing Your Face

You're back at work, feeling bloated as hell, and you're sorry that you're not sorry you ate a whole week's worth of groceries in two days. To top it off, all that record-breaking Black Friday shopping wasn't enough to break a sweat, and the buttons on your favorite shirt are already feeling so much tighter.

While you make up for those lost gym days, we're helping you out with some tips on how to look slimmer in the meantime. Here's 10 Ways to Look Slimmer After Stuffing Your Face.

10. V-Neck Shirts

J. Crew Jaspé V-Neck Tee, $36 

Crew necks draw attention to the roundness of your face, v-necks do the complete opposite. They give you a taller, leaner look. Just be sure it's not a deep v-neck. Those are just gross.

8. Subtle Patterns

CPO Heathered Herringbone Shirt, $59
S.N.S. HerningAmalgam Sweater, $360 

While it's best to avoid patterns like plaids that draw attention to your stomach, choosing micropatterns like herringbone, speckled tweed, and marled knits distract the eye to the details of the fabric, rather than the spare tire underneath. Think of it as classy camouflage.

7. Shoot for the Hip

ACNE Roc Slim Fit Cotton-Blend Chinos, $230 
Polo Ralph Lauren Straight-Leg Cotton Chinos, $98 

Rocking pants with a lower rise can visually elongate your torso and avoid making you look like a male muffin top. Increasing the space between your stomach and your top button can make you look longer and leaner.

6. Simple Belt Buckles

Tanner Goods 13 Oz. Belt, $92 

A shiny belt buckle is a great way to call attention to your big stomach. Avoid that by wearing a simple one, like this matte black version from Tanner Goods, or wearing pants that actually fit so you don't even need one at all.

5. Vertical Stripes

GANT Rugger Oxford Pinstripe Shirt, $115 
DURKL Foreshadow Buttondown, $75 

Vertical stripes have been a go-to for bigger dudes for drawing attention in the right direction on their physique. No, they won't make you look super ripped, but yes, they are doing you a little bit of a favor.

4. Empty Your Pockets

Duluth Pack Traveler's Portfolio, $160 

Nothing ruins a clean silhouette like bulging pockets. Slim down your wallet and stick all your gadgets in a grown-man briefcase. Opt for something like this murdered-out leather and canvas version from Duluth Pack for extra street cred.

3. Rock Your Shirts Untucked

Gitman Vintage Overdyed Oxfords, $165 

You can't just rock any buttondown untucked, the length has to be short enough that it goes just past the back pockets of your jeans without completely covering them. Some shirts are made with a flat bottom, but more modern shirts from brands like Gitman Vintage and Band of Outsiders emulate the curved hem of dress shirts but are short enough to wear untucked.

2. Tapered Legs

Nudie Grim Tim Jeans, $179
A.P.C. New Standard Jeans, $175 

We're not saying you should squeeze into the skinniest pair of jeans you can find, but jeans with a slight taper from the thigh down actually do have a slimming effect, and they also won't make you look like a dad. Color-wise, having a couple pairs of dark denim in your rotation never hurt, but just make sure your jeans are slim enough that you don't need a belt to hold them up, but not so tight that they're damn near impossible to get off — after a few wears, that is. When copping a new pair keep in mind most jeans will stretch about 1-2 inches.

1. Wear Clothing That Actually Fits

Here's the number one thing: wearing bigger sizes to hide fat makes you look sloppy, and wearing gear that's simply too tight is uncomfortable and shows off all the wrong places. Go for a happy medium of clothing that sits well over the body and promotes a clean silhouette. That means going to a tailor and getting some stuff adjusted. You're not fooling anyone by wearing baggy gear. Clothing that fits, combined with a great posture, goes a long way in making you feel confident, which is what it's all about really. So whether you're trying to work off the pounds come summertime, or prefer that extra winter weight, clothing that accentuates your body perfectly helps you carry it with pride.