Charla Krupp's Blog

Charla Krupp Writes About How Fashion Fails Real Women for HuffingtonPost.com

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0000

Any woman can look her best, no matter what her size, so long as she knows which clothes will flatter her body. But if you can't find cool clothes in your size, what are you supposed to do? I share my firsthand account of struggling to find formal wear for my mother, who's a size 16, on HuffingtonPost.com. Read the complete story here

How to Never Look Fat Again Available in Paperback Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0000

In the paperback copy of How to Never Look Fat Again, you'll find more than 125 new products to try that will help take the fat out of your look! Even better, more than 100 of those products are less than $25—super affordable! Be sure to pre-order your copy now for tomorrow's launch, or run out to the bookstore tomorrow so you can look younger, sexier, thinner and better by tonight (or tomorrow)! Pick up your copy now

How to Never Look Fat Again Available in Paperback on March 7

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:36:00 +0000

Searching for even more tips and product suggestions? Pre-order your paperback copy of How to Never Look Fat Again for new tips and tricks to keep you looking slim and trim! Pre-order now

Oscars® Fashion: The 9 Best Women Over 40

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:24:00 +0000

Women over 40 deserve an extra round of applause on Oscar night. The older you get, the harder it is to fit into Hollywood's unrealistic beauty paradigm. Don't miss my piece on Time.com showcasing the nine 40+ stunners who looked fit, fresh and fierce!

Thinner By Tonight Tip #31: How to Look Thinner in Your Sweater

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:37:00 +0000

If you have a Buddha belly, slide a loose, skinny belt over a long, thin sweater to drop the attention below the waist. Slide a belt under an open cardigan or jacket for subtle waist definition. Keep the belt low on the waist, a notch looser.

Shop Smart: How Not to Look Fat in a Skirt

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:06:00 +0000

Want to find the perfect skirt for spring? Stop shopping for trendy skirts! It's smarter to indulge your upper half in fattening frills, such as ruffles, bows, poufs, eyelet and the color white. Instead, scour the racks for the perfect black skirt that shaves off inches without screaming, "Look at me. Look at me!"

Happy shopping!

5 Slimming Fashion Tips from Grammy 2011

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:18:00 +0000

All the best dresses are obviously being held hostage by actresses for Oscars. So who can blame Grammy’s biggest stars for going all out competing for sexiest Halloween costume? How else to explain Katy Perry’s Victoria Secret’s Angel? Nicky Minaj’s burlesque cheetah? Not to mention Lady Gaga’s eggshell entrance. Unlike the Oscars, you just can’t take Grammy’s red carpet seriously as a what to wear fashion show…it’s much more entertaining looking at its lessons in what not to wear!

1. Don’t wear a tin-foil metallic dress that’s crotch-high if you’re of a certain age. Sorry, Jennifer Lopez. You’re gorgeous, but the length of your dress made us a bit nervous should you have needed to bend down at the podium. A couple more inches is all you needed. (Photo by Getty Images)

2. Wear a voluminous top or bottom, not both places. Eva Longoria had the right idea in dressing chicly in black and white, but she needed to turn down the volume somewhere to show off her rockin’ bod. (Photo by Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com)

3. Nothing is more unflattering than: 1) horizontal stripes 2) tulle 3) white. That Rhianna could wear all three of these things striped from head to toe shows what a woman she is. I loved the way she looked but this Jean Paul Gaultier dress isn’t for anyone else. Trust me. (Photo by Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com)

4. Stay away from extremes if you’re petite. Loved Snooki for trying to be in style but those sculptured shoulders made her look ready for take-off. (Photo by Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com)

5. No one can wear tight silver jeans. Except for Ricky Martin. (Photo by Getty Images)

There were some standouts…Nicole Kidman beautifully supported her husband Keith Urban in a long Jean Paul Gaultier gown. Norah Jones looked sexy and classy in her one-shouldered poof dress. Kelly Osborne looked her best ever in a flouncy waist-cincher. (Photo by Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com)

For more tips on how to look thinner on the red carpet, or just thinner by dinner, pick up a copy of How to Never Look Fat Again, now in paperback.

Thinner By Tonight Tip #30: Wear a Wide V Neckline

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:24:00 +0000

Want to look as great as the stars on the Grammys® tonight? Wear a wide V neckline. It will break up the heaviness of a full, wide chest. This can take a variety of formats: a V-neck velvet or silk jacket, a V-neck sheath or raised-waist dress, a ruffled or appliqued cardigan with opened extra buttons to form a V, or a V-neck taffeta-wrap dress.

Thinner By Tonight Tip #29: How to Wear Jackets/Suits Under Coats

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:29:00 +0000

Wear jackets or suits only under coats that can handle a structured layer—man-tailored topcoats, sculptured coats, peacoats, swing coats, and retro coats with deep armholes and fuller sleeves.

The SAG Awards' Best and Worst; Plus, the Fashion Secret of All the Best-Dressed!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:10:00 +0000

It can’t be said enough: It’s not your body, it’s the clothes you choose to dress it in! You can dazzle on the red carpet in a size 14 or 4—depending upon the style, color, fabric and fit of your gown. Get all four elements right and you’re a candidate for the Best Dressed List…Get one wrong, and don’t say no one ever told you if land on the Worst List. Here’s the one fashion secret that all the best-dressed women had in common at the SAG Awards: A shout-out to their tiny waistlines with a perfectly placed, trim ribbon belt on a simply cut dress.

Here’s who got it right at the 2011 SAG Awards.

1. CLAIRE DANES
She won twice! For Temple Grandin and for Louis Vuitton gown with the little black belt. What a waist-cincher!

2. LEA MICHELE
Who knew she had such a wasp waist? The mini metallic gold belt is the perfect accessory for her Oscar de la Renta beaded gown.

3. JANUARY JONES
Doing an about-face after her bosom-baring number at the Golden Globes, the Mad Men star chooses classy in a ladylike metallic lace Carolina Herrera dress while its black band highlights her waistline.

Other best-dressed winners with belted dresses: Glee’s Dianna Agron in Chanel Haute Couture and Rosario Dawn in a lemon sleeveless v-neck gown by J. Mendel.

Not that just a belted dress will make you shine…Winter’s Bone actress Jennifer Lawrence’s hot pink dress with the black waistband was killed by all the competing bondage-looking shoulder straps…just too much going on!

Before you walk the Oscars’ red carpet, take a quick read of How to Never Look Fat Again’s chapter on evening dress! And remember to double-Spanx!

10 Things that Make You Look Fat When You Have Wide Hips and Thighs

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:14:00 +0000

1. Skinny jeans tucked into boots

2. Tight boot-leg jeans

3. Wrap sweaters or sarongs tied around the hips

4. Boyfriend sweaters with big bulky pockets

5. Tops that gather at the widest part of your thighs

6. Whiskers across the crotch on pants and skirts

7. Jackets, sweaters and vests that hit mid-thigh

8. Cargo pockets on the thigh

9. A peasant skirt that tiers across the hips

10. Micro-minis and shorts

Thinner By Tonight Tip #28: Create Your Best Waistline

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:51:00 +0000

If you have a Buddha belly, move your waist up or down by experimenting with belts to find your best (thinnest) waistline. Try it! Take some photos—you'll be amazed.

Charla Shares the 5 Best and Worst Dressed at the Golden Globes with Time.com

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:08:00 +0000

Just because a celebrity is thin doesn't mean she's going to look great on the Golden Globes red carpet. Here's the short list on Time.com of those who need to fire their stylists, and those who need to give them a raise. Don't forget to share this link with your friends too!

Three Haute Mamas Review How to Never Look Fat Again

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 03:54:00 +0000

Kimberly, one third of the blog team Three Haute Mamas really gets How to Never Look Fat Again! See what she had to say about it

Charla Shares How to Dress Skinnier, Right Now, with MyDaily.com's Emily V. Gordon

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:56:00 +0000

Want to know how to dress to flatter your body type? I'm sharing my How to Never Look Fat Again tips to help you look thinner instantly with MyDaily.com's Emily V. Gordon. Discover the style mistakes that most women make, the must-have accessory that will have to looking your best and five things you need in your closet right now. Get started now

Charla Shares Thinner by Dinner Secrets on the Today Show

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:07:00 +0000

Missed me on the Today this morning? Watch as I share my secrets to looking low-fat with co-hosts Hota Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford.

Note: All clothes featured in this segment are from Bloomingdale's and undergarments from Intimacy.

Charla on the Today Show Friday, January 6, at 10/9c

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:22:00 +0000

Turn on your TV or DVR my appearance on the Today show tomorrow at 10/9c when I share with Kathie Lee and Hoda how to never look fat again...while walking on a treadmill! Plus, three everyday women will share their body issues and I'll show them how to slim down instantly.

How How to Never Look Fat Again Is Helping Readers

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:52:00 +0000

Find out how How to Never Look Fat Again had a life-changing impact on Susan:

"I'm a female geek, and I’ve never known what to wear to look my best. When I flipped open your book for the first time, I looked at the ‘fat’ pictures and almost died – I had almost every one of those items in my closet. I did what you said to do – got a mirror (didn’t even have one in my dressing room!), giant bags and your book, and went through my closet and drawers, item by item. By the end of the afternoon, I had very little to wear, but what a sense of relief! That’s when I made the note cards for my shopping trip and bought the basics of a non-fat wardrobe - dark blue jeans, mid-rise, no pocket decoration; V neck 3/4 sleeved knit shirts, D’Orsay neutral heels, etc. Right out of the book, exactly what Charla recommends. Today I dressed in non-fat and went to my Doctor for the annual. She congratulated me on losing a significant amount of weight. LOL! According to my chart, I've dropped just 2 pounds in one year. The new look even fooled the doctor. Thank you so much, following Charla's suggestions has literally changed my life. I feel confident, happier, and more assured in business situations.

Now I don’t use all your recommendations, even though I know I’d look slimmer. I just cannot get used to panty hose or Spanx (I did buy it) or compression anything. But I feel so much more confident shopping – I know when to say This is Not for Me.

I have to say thank you again. I know this sounds corny, but your book was life-changing for me. I went to the websites you listed, bought the products you recommended, learned about fit and fabric and silhouettes. If you were turned loose at the Women and Tech Conferences, you’d be a huge hit."

— Susan from Philadelphia

How has the book changed your life? Share your comments here!

Calling All New Yorkers: Get a Makeover on the Today Show

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 01:46:00 +0000

Live in the New York City area and want to look thinner by tonight? If you want easy clothing solutions for a big butt, thick thighs, jiggly arms, send a photo, your sizes and what your body issue is to charlakrupp@gmail.com—you can be featured in my makeover segment on the Today show this Friday!

And if you're not in the area, be sure to watch me at 10/9c on the Today show this Friday, January 6!

How Not to Look Fat on New Year's Eve

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:53:00 +0000

Whether you're heading out for a big night or staying in for a quiet dinner and movies, here are five things that will keep you looking thinner than you really are!

1. Instead of a short, poufy dress, try a longer, slimming number in an on-trend color, like plum or dark gray.

2. Be sure to wear some metallic accessories. Your low fat look includes longer necklaces and chunky bracelets.

3. Keep your legs looking long and lean in a dress or skirt by matching the color of your tights to your boots (heeled, of course).

4. Don't forget your shapewear! If you don't have any go-to pieces that slim you down instantly, make a run into a Target near you. The Assets by Sara Blakely brand from Spanx gives you a lot of control, especially on evenings when you need a little extra help.

5. Make a statement in a skinny-making coat and non-fat hat, scarves, gloves. If you're outdoors watching the ball drop in say, Times Square, you won't be taking it off!

Happy Fit—Not Fat—New Year!

10 Ways Not to Look Fat—or Old—During the Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:57:00 +0000

If you're thinking about piling on the sparkle, dark red lipstick and animal prints for the holidays—think again! Avoid looking too tacky, wearing clothes that are too tight and more with my 10 holiday do's and don'ts on StyleGoesStrong.com!

Charla's Shapewear Advice in the San Francisco Chronicle

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:57:00 +0000

There's one easy way to drop 10 pounds without lifting a finger—shapewear! I share my shapewear secrets with Carolyne Zinko of the San Francisco Chronicle's Style section to make sure your look in nonfat for the holidays and into 2011.

Thinner by Tonight Tip #28: How to Keep Warm in the Winter

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:54:00 +0000

You don't have to sacrifice your style for warmth as the days get colder! When adding layers, try a vest, not a long-sleeved sweater, for extra warmth if your arms are your big fat issue, and look for coats with roomy raglan, dolman, three-quarter or bracelet sleeves.

7 Tips for a Magically Slimmer Waist

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:45:00 +0000

Go ahead and have another cookie! Lesley Kennedy's AOL Stylelist piece gives my best tips for covering up a few extra LBS! It's a cinch!

How Not to Look Fat in Photos--Holiday or Otherwise!

noreply@blogger.com (charla krupp) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:06:00 +0000

Look good in your company newsletter and when friends and co-workers post pictures on Facebook by knowing the slimming pose!

Turn almost sideways and put one foot in front, toe pointed toward the camera. Keep your weight on your back leg, and bend the arm facing the camera at the elbow, and tighten by pressing your hand into your hip or waist and smile over the photographer’s head, pulling your chin forward a bit from the neck (think: swan neck) to eliminate any sag beneath. See page 219 in How to Never Look Fat Again to see Beyonce rockin’ this example.