Dress Yourself Skinny

OK, so you weren't able to squeeze into the skinny jeans before school started. Don't worry -- just dress yourself thin.

Photo: Monica Arellano Ongpin, Flickr

Our fashion guru recently shared some tips on how to dress yourself thin while still following the latest trends. And no, you don't have to stick to black -- here's some of what she recommends:

• Tailored jackets
• Wide, cinched belts
• Distracting items like great jewelry pieces
• And if all else fails, shaping underthings (there's nothing to be ashamed of!)