Lost the weight but now hate my shape!

I see several people suggest dressing differently. I don't see how this approach would be good advice. Don't people who are overweight avoid the issue by wearing bigger clothes instead of exercising and eating better? I know she's not overweight, but you get my point.

Yes, genetics plays a big role, but you can do something about it by hitting the weights and tailoring your diet to maintenance or slightly above.

Look, man, I lift weights, and I think it's great. But it's not the end-all and be-all. You would be amazed at how much of an instant difference the right clothes make for a body. Many women buy whatever is fashionable, or whatever looks good on their friends, and do not stop to think about whether that particular outfit is doing their figure any favors.

To wit: if you have no boobs and wear a top with a plunging v-shaped neckline, you will draw attention to your lack of boobs. No amount of bench pressing will give you a cleavage if you are an A-cup. If you have a naturally wider waist, and many women do, then a cinched waist is a bad idea. Most men do not think about these things, unless they work in the fashion industry or have some other reason to worry about women's clothing. But women should, if they want to look good.

You can dress yourself to create more of a waist. Watch some "what not to wear". Define your waist, where you'd like it to be, with a cute belt, or the right cut of a dress. People are the shape they are.

I see several people suggest dressing differently. I don't see how this approach would be good advice. Don't people who are overweight avoid the issue by wearing bigger clothes instead of exercising and eating better? I know she's not overweight, but you get my point.

Yes, genetics plays a big role, but you can do something about it by hitting the weights and tailoring your diet to maintenance or slightly above.

Look, man, I lift weights, and I think it's great. But it's not the end-all and be-all. You would be amazed at how much of an instant difference the right clothes make for a body. Many women buy whatever is fashionable, or whatever looks good on their friends, and do not stop to think about whether that particular outfit is doing their figure any favors.

To wit: if you have no boobs and wear a top with a plunging v-shaped neckline, you will draw attention to your lack of boobs. No amount of bench pressing will give you a cleavage if you are an A-cup. If you have a naturally wider waist, and many women do, then a cinched waist is a bad idea. Most men do not think about these things, unless they work in the fashion industry or have some other reason to worry about women's clothing. But women should, if they want to look good.

Probably should have framed my question better. The post wasn't intended to be confrontational. So, you can cool your jets.

I'm a guy so I really don't get fashion. Some guys might, but I'm not one of them.

Let me ask it this way. Wouldn't trying to work on your body and overcome some areas that might be deemed genetics be initial advice rather than just jumping in a saying dress differently?

Because it's faster Transforming the shape of your body takes time and dedication, and you might never be able to correct whatever figure flaws you see in yourself. Dressing for your shape is something you have to learn regardless of how much you squat. The length of your legs, the breath of your shoulders, the length of your torso--all of these things affect how you look in certain outfits, and women have to be mindful of that.

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Also, OP's post specifically mentioned pretty dresses as a motivator. If the dresses don't look good even after you lost fat, then perhaps it's time to rethink the dresses.

It's all in the clothing. I remember the days I'd dress in big clothes because I didn't want anyone to see my smaller waist and larger hips (I thought they were embarrassing at didn't look good at the time).

Oh how WRONG YOU ARE! You have a gorgeous shape!