SHAPELESS MIDDLE? Try a cropped jacket

The simple secret to slenderizing a thicker midsection in seconds? Toss on a cropped denim jacket, says celebrity stylist Eric Himel. “By sitting higher on the body and resting at the natural waist, the shorter style tapers in for the appearance of instant definition where there may be none.”

Himel’s tips to enhancing the waistwhittling effect: (1) Cuff the sleeves. “The color contrast acts like an arrow to draw more attention in toward the waist. (2) Layer the jacket over a belted shirtdress. “A dress with a dark base color and cascading floral print—you’ll find them everywhere this fall—cleverly disguises belly bulges, while a tied belt cinches the middle in even more. (3) Accessorize the look with fun add-ons, like jeweled hoop earrings that bring focus up to beautiful facial features, and vibrant-colored flats that pull focus back down to highlight legs. “This keeps the eye moving vertically for a long and lean overall look!”

GET THE LOOK: Vintage Modern Cropped Trucker Jacket $98, Lee.com; Belted Magnolia Shirtdress, $98, DraperJames.com; Beauty and Bliss Gold and Multi Rhinestone Earrings, $12, Lulus.com; Banks in Hot Sauce Suede, $99, Naturalizer.com