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I concur with your suggestion for high waisted jeans. It made such a huge difference, not just how I look but comfort. Also, the shapewear. I have found some shapewear camis/tanks that slim the belly-and I highly suggest reading the shapewear brand's information. After discovering the one I purchase, I was supposed to step into the tank top, not put it over my head, it actually did a much better job of smoothing. Lastly, I know from dealign with my belly most of my life sometimes wearing too big to hide it is just as bad as too tight, empire waist always would have people ask if I was pregnant--and now at 54, I'd imagine it would confuse them! I dont' know if this counts as a distracftion, but I keep my accessories high. Oh, a good, well fitted belt that is not flashy or elaborate, and you will not catch me wearing a fanny pack (I still can't believe that they have not only returned, but have remained popular here in the States. I wish people would just leave them for hikes and camping. OOH--I know people seem to be crying "give me pockets!" more these days, but I think a dress with pockets, or even putting my hands, or anything large in my front pockets is also going to draw attention to my belly. So, yeah that is a lot, but while may have had this pooch forever, I am have some nice legs & my chest doesn't look half bad for almost 55! We cant' have everything. I love your channel, your advice is always logical and of course your accent is a delight.
Bonjour Sherides - I hope the tips in this video will help - especially the opening statement. You are not alone in having your confidence zapped. Many women of our age feel the same way. Can I suggest you begin a style journal watch here th-cam.com/video/T-focA7cU5k/w-d-xo.html you will be amazed at the self awareness and self confidence that will arrive after only a short while of working in this way. When you improve your style even just a little your confidence grows, when your confidence grows you start making bigger and bolder style decisions. It is a positive reinforcement cycle that does wonder for you. Please let me know how you get on 🙏
As an apple shape, I always wear darker, or cool colors from the waist down. Navy, black, denim, grey, etc. Cool colors recede from the viewer. Then, I wear v neck or button down blouses and shirts. The v neck highlights the neck and face. This works well for me as high collars and turtleneck styles are not flattering with my short neck. I will also wear horizontal tops but only with an open cardigan or jacket, creating the column of color you discussed. I'm working toward minimizing my tummy and have lost 40+ pounds by trying to "think French" in my eating habits! Thank you so much for your empowering guidance! ❤
I agree, dress for the body you have right now. It’s ok if you’re working on changes but why wait. Your outfits can evolve as you body does. Thank you Marie-Anne 💕
What has helped me is wearing a camisole under my clothes, my sweaters glide over my tummy. Not spank like camisoles, the plan satin/silk like camisole. It also feels good on my skin. I’m also heavy on top so this also helps with hiding bra lines and bulge.
I’m a healthy weight, 125 lbs., but during and after menopause, I got a little extra fat between the waist and hipbones that I call a hiproll. Looking at other women my age, 63, it seems that most, if not all, of us get this. I used to be teased for my concave belly: “Hey, Kim, where did you leave your belly?”, “You know, tummies are supposed to stick out, not in!” I did have trouble keeping my weight up to normal in my younger days, but still, the mature body stores fat differently. So long as it’s not that dangerous visceral fat, I can live with a little rounded tummy, they’re supposed to be. The hardest thing is finding jeans that fit there. I don’t hide my tummy, I just try to de-emphasize it when it’s easy to do so. By wearing those long tunic tops to cover it, we look shapeless and block-like, it’s better to just draw the focus elsewhere. Being petite with skinny legs, long tops over leggings make me look like one of those two-stick popsicles! So, I tuck in all my tops, I like my shape to be visible, but not squeezed. My tummy didn’t stop me from wearing a white silk jersey dress for Christmas and I refuse to suffer shapewear! Thanks for your tips!❤
I have found shape-wear that is very comfortable. I'm 70, 127 lbs with a bit of a tummy. I don't always wear shape-where, but do use alot of the tips Marie has shared with us. I"m also GUILTY of some of the mistakes YOU mentioned, such as skinny legs and long top!! LOL ! A trick I've found that serves me well, is a shirt that has a longer back than front...for some reason it does work well for me! I think it high-lights straight posture and looks pretty good. I also sometimes tuck in just part of the front of my shirt, especially if I"m wearing shorts. (I live in a beach community). Happy New Year!
I always swore, no shape wear/girdle stuff. Then, for a big event in my life l tried a brand called shapermint. Holy moly! If you choose the right size (no fudging on weight or measurements), the highwaist shaper not only fits and works, it is comfortable. Honest.
I consider myself very fortunate... I had 2 c sections when young... i had a pouch in my lower abdomen from that... never recovered from that! In 2004 I had a tummy tuck done... I asked the doc to be drastic & thanks to him still today my stomach looks fantastic even though I'm in my mid 60's I'm flat and even show aps😅
I love all your content!! 🥰 I'm in my 30s so I hope you don't mind me watching but I have a post-baby tummy (healthy weight just postpartum) so this advice is perfect and you are so stylish ❤️ 🇫🇷 it's given me lots of inspiration xx
I do not mind at all ma chère 😃 I have a very wide range of French Chic Ladies from 8 to 80 😃 it just happens that most are over 50. Authentic French Chic applies to everyone - and yes when I had postpartum weight I used these techniques as well 😘 and of course many congratulations on becoming a mum 🙏
Great sound advice and you're absolutely right, Marie-Anne. All of them work instantly. I love using geometric print dresses, dark colours, A Line shapes and creating a column of colour. Love your beautiful polka-dot blouse. Merci 💕
Bonjour from Brittany. Thank you for your wonderful advice and tips! I am 70 now and have worn a full shape wear undergarment for many years. I dislike wearing a serparate bra / panty because it will accentuate any rolls! I prefer the all in one from Wacoal. Just perfect. Your clothing looks sleek and no lumps or bumps.
I have only in the last year gone up a dress size -- all around the waist -- and it is very confidence-zapping. So I am following Marie-Anne's tips. Two that didnt make the list for this video, but are in the others, are to draw the eye upward with accessories. Marie- Anne, your tres chic evolving haircut does that SO well! I also recommend NYDJ brand jeans. They accommodate grown-up torsos without being "mom" jeans.
Merci for the recommendation Susan 😃 drawing the eye up with accessories is the same as the buttons here 👍 I hope these are helping you raise your confidence 😘
This is wonderful information for ladies of a plus size! You have changed my life as a plus size woman! I am now wearing deep blues, lovely dark browns, as I am a fall color lady, and deep reds. Again, thank you so much! Lovely video!
@@sallymb6356 House of Colour did mine and it was money very well spent. Or rather invested, as I no longer waste money on things that I liked on the hanger but never looked good on me.
Such good advice Marie-Anne. I have never found shapewear to be the answer to anything! Properly fitting underwear which does not cause lumps is important. Go for a size bigger if needed. Many thanks for your caring xx
I totally agree with that, if it's pulled in one place, it pops out somewhere else, the body suits are torture. I prefer to invest in nice undies instead.
Hi Marie-Anne! I work in fashion and am passionate about my job. I love fashion and I love your channel! It feeds my fashion-loving soul :) I emphatically agree so much with nearly everything you say! I have travelled a few times to Europe and Italy, and am always so inspired by the culture and fashion. My top tips are for a curvy physic are: 1. Have a line stop at the smallest part of your body, eg. The knee, the ankle and/or your natural waist or below the bust, and avoid things that cut you off at the larger parts, eg the hips and the calves. 2. Quality over quantity: The quality of the fabric and cut of a garment can change how you feel, even if it the difference initially seems insignificant. 3. My biggest tip: Try to find and emphasise something you love about your body instead of focusing on what you hate. Maybe you have a great bust, or a gorgeous butt, or beautiful long legs, or a lovely long neck, or even a facial feature you love like your lips or eyes, or wear a killer pair of shoes or spangled earrings, and make that the star and focal point or your outfit. I am 37 but am often mistaken for being in my 20's so I must be getting something right! Maybe you already know these tips r maybe they are helpful to someone, either way it is a pleasure watching your channel and thank you for sharing your insights :)
If you are a dress person there is nothing like a true, not faux wrap dress. When my tummy was bigger, I also wore dresses with ruching that fell in soft folds around my tummy area and weren't straight across but at an angle. I have 2 red dresses like that and I do and did feel slimmer. If you can find a wrap style top that workd too.
There is a reason Diane von Furstenberg's wrap dress from the '1970s is a classic! I wore one to my high school graduation in 1979 - yep, had a tummy even then, but that sunny yellow and white dress concealed it!
Yes agree! As a short person with a short torso it’s sometimes hard to find the wrap/twist in the right place but once I have a fit, these dresses are soo useful and flattering!!I wear them until they fall apart! I do have a red one, sleeveless,a line, just above the knee - it’s one of my staples!
I have heard (but haven't tried yet), is avoid high-waisted jeans and go for mid-rise. The high waists go up and over your belly and emphasize the roundness, while mid-rises fasten right over the problem area and give some structure. Also to avoid jeans with any stretch and stick to rigid denim, and stick with zippers and avoid the button flies, which can bulge. Love all these tips, thank you 😊
I agree with you high waisted pants emphasize belly bulge while mid rise seem to flatten bulge out. I also like long scarves for a vertical line and some knotted tops help too.
When I wear my (fuller, A-line) satin skirt, I often wear it with a straight-hem belted deep-v flounced blouse. It creates a peplum effect because of the belt and draws your eye to the top where the flounce is.
Lol, I'm not sure I'm committed enough to go for shapeware haha, but I did notice a big difference when I switched to full coverage (super cute!) boy shorts. I even buy them one size larger than I really need so they come up higher to my waist and down to the very top of my legs. No more VPL, and for me especially - no more lumps and bumps being created by the top waistband - now that they actually come up to my waist and not mid belly like when I bought bikini style.
I just recently discovered your channel, and I love it. I’ve been able to implement some of your tips and it’s really improving my style. Thank you. A funny story, I watched a bunch of your videos before bed the other night. When I woke up in the morning, I realized that in my dreams everyone had been speaking with a French accent! I’m American. I had a good chuckle. Thank you for all your great style advice.
Thank you so much for covering undergarments!! I know you have covered this subject many times. A good, well-fitting brassiere can make one look younger as well as clothing fitting better.
I completely agree. Once I saw someone at a party and asked a mutual friend if she'd lost weight, she wasn't close enough for me to ask and she said that no, she had been fitted for a bra by Rigby and Pelllier. I'm assuming that made her walk taller, stretching out her spine and clothes fell so much better.
Love all of your ideas. They are spot-on! I am 5'8" hourglass with a long torso and now a tummy that "mirrors" my backside. Lol. Some cannot or do not wear tunics, but I have to have tunic length just to fall normally as shirts would for a regular-length or short-torso person. I also prefer tunics that cover my backside, for work. I love dresses, and I agree that for me, the A lines are much more flattering on me. So for me, tunics are a must. I have had to overhaul my entire wardrobe this year, all seasons, due to changing hormones. Hard to keep my head up sometimes. Thank you for creating classy content!
Bonjour Liza - you are not alone in that women of our age do find it difficult to adjust their wardrobe and style due to changes that are taking place - sometimes faster than we can keep up. But, chin up ma chère - we are in this style game for the long haul - go for long lasting style rather than fashions, go for neutral colours that suit you rather than trendy colours and I am always here to listen and lend a hand 😘
Thank you, Marie-Anne❤❤❤. This really helps; I'll think about the tips next month when I get my period. My tummy always gets bigger during that time of the month and it feels uncomfortable to go outside and face everyone when I neither look nor feel my best. But maybe a lot is just my mind playing tricks on me.
Bonjour Marie-Anne!!! I pray you are well. I was looking through my old emails and re-reading the 365 day a year ones. These were very helpful and I miss not getting them. I'm sure they were time consuming and understood when they ended. Thank you for all your hard work, time, and sharing your beautiful self with us. Big hugs for you 😊
Great tips for those of us who struggle with our midsection! I'm discovering that I feel comfortable in a wrap or surplice top. If I wear a shaping camisole or tank underneath, I feel confident too.
Thank you so much for your inspiring videos, Marie-Anne! I'm one of the over 60s with a tummy...was always thin as a rail until now. Learning to dress differently with your help!
Hi Marie-Anne enjoyed watching your very helpful tips for a flat belly. I wear control top pantyhose when wearing pants or high waisted and very affordable shapewear from C & A . Keeps my tummy in and feels great ( especially during a meal) I used to wear Spanx or similar but all feel exactly like you said. Too tight and uncomfortable. I know this dept store has many subsidiaries accross Europe but not aware if are represented in the US. Looking forward to more videos in 2024. 👋🤗
I had Spanx and gave up on them. After showering, putting on make up, doing hair, then you go to get dressed and have to work up a sweat to get them on! They are miserable pieces of clothing. They also shrink if they get thrown in the dryer, then you can't wear them at all. Makes them a rip off for the price. I used to buy the cheapest ones I could find and they worked, but some sales woman at Cacique talked me into trying them, said they were better and worth the price! Never went back there, they can't even fit a bra correctly, always too big.
Great ideas! Would love if you would do a video on what to wear to a wedding for various dress codes. I have nieces and nephews getting married and wanting to be elegant and refined. Some dresses I look at feel somehow dated or aging. Looking for some inspiration and curious what would be worn in France.
I luckily never had a problem with a big tummy. My problem is saddle bags and thighs. 😢I would love to see a video on that area. I hate high waisted pants and jeans. I wear mid rise. I never wear shape wear. I love all your advice on fashion. TY. ❤
Thank you for your wonderful tips and reminders! Please consider showing women who represent your target audience who want to conceal their tummies! Sometimes it's hard to visualize whether a tip works if it's being shown using the traditional young, slim woman. Bravo for using some plus size models but even they were tall, young and toned. Would love to see older, shorter women!
Merci merci, Marie! I am 62, 5'2", 128 lbs. Being small boned and unfit makes the 128 pounds look like a balloon. Thank you so much for these wonderful tips.
I've had a tummy since I was a pre-teen and has continued into my, now, 60s. These tips are helpful while also accepting that I have this tummy. In truth, I like my soft pooch which is a nice pillow for my partner 🙂
I‘m a petite hourglass, i don’t like Jeans and skinny trousers anymore, but I now wear often skirts, dresses and wide leg trousers, so much more comfortable 😊
Bonjour English Lady - several people have said that my videos are not reaching their feed. I have raised it with TH-cam but have not received a reply that helps 🙁
Five years after menopause, my waist went AWOL. It's a nightmare when trying to buy clothes. If I can button/zip over my abdomen, the garment is too big everywhere else. Soma shapewear has NO reducing ability whatsoever. To make matters more challenging, I'm very short (5 feet/151cm) and have a full (34D) bust (which I support with wonderful Simone Perele bras; I highly recommend them). Lingerie makers fashion shapewear for taller women, so they extend down to my hips or up to my bra, which is uncomfortable and unnecessary. Help! PLEASE advise of a strong, comfortable waist/abdomen-cinching brand. I used to be so hot when I was younger; now even though I'm not fat, like many older women, I feel like a blob.
Bonjour Helen, please do not feel like you are alone. There are very many women with the same feelings. I am hoping that there will be recommendations to good shape wear in the comments so please do come back regularly. I strongly suggest working on discovering and accepting your bodyshape ( free course here www.marieannelecoeur.com/shape-up-ecourse.html) then discovering your style objectives for your shape there are links in the free course I just linked to. I also highly recommend watching this th-cam.com/video/T-focA7cU5k/w-d-xo.html it will turn your style around and make some amazing changes in your life 😘
I’m a petite and I have a lower tummy that I don’t really like. I have tried every shape wear on the market and finally found one that was perfect. I like HONEY LOVE ,when you wear it you don’t even feel like you’re wearing it .I was wearing their bra and forgot and went to bed with it on 😂 try HONEY LOVE underwear and bras. I have shorts and I have a one piece set. The material is unbelievably comfortable.❤🇺🇸I am 68 years old..😮
You didn't mention asymmetrical tops, but I think they work well. My favorite summer top is the Grace blouse by Oh My Gauze. It comes to a point front and back and does a great job of hiding my tummy. Other than that, I wear high waisted pants, tuck most tops in, and often wear an open cardigan or jacket.
Merci pour de très bons techniques. Je suis contente de vous avoir trouvé sur TH-cam aujourd'hui. Au fait, je ne trouve pas de problème avec un petit estomac à condition qu'il ne soit pas trop grand provoquant un effet déséquilibrant.
Although I’m at a healthy weight. I have a small tummy issue. I found Jockey® Essentials Women's Seamfree® Slimming Brief Panties, Cooling Shapewear, Tummy Smoothing Underwear is a good shapewear that slightly firms without compression
Sorry, but there was only 1 model that had any kind of belly on your video. I feel that if you’re going to address a big belly, use models that HAVE a big belly.
I love your videos as I have a classic taste with a twist when it comes to dressing. I've been overweight for years now due to health issues, however, when I was slim I was a pear shape, but now I'm an apple tummy and bum with slim hips, bust and shoulders. My belly means I have to see up on bottoms sometimes, but if I have to size up on a top they are too big on the bust and shoulders. Trying to find a balance between the two is a mission, could you do a video on this please?
@MarieAnneLecoeur Thank you for replying, it's nice to see you are active on the comments too! I'm 46 and came across your videos as even though I'm an image consultant myself from a long time ago, I was looking for new tips on dressing a pear/apple hybrid shape body. I'm sure there are are many women who don't fall in one body shape and would appreciate a range of videos that cover the hybrids that must be out there. I've found some things that work, but other things can really frustrate me. I look forward to seeing something in the coming weeks. ☺️
I am very active in the comments Sadhna - I believe in responding to queries giving value through my channel here 😃 it would be interesting for you to go through my free bodyshape course here www.marieannelecoeur.com/shape-up-ecourse.html then email me at info@marieannelecoeur.com the results of your body measurements and a full length selfie in relatively tight fitting clothing to see if we can get your bodyshape sorted 😃
I have a decent waistline compared to my hips, but I've always had a pop-out pooch lower belly. I've had very good luck with a-line dresses with a tie-on belt where the belt-ends hang down. The belt immediately draws attention to the waistline and the ends cover up the tummy a little. This works really well with wrap dresses too.
I find light weight criss cross tops with jeans helps me. Deep v neck , vibrant chunky jewelry. The criss cross draws to waist, not belly. I wear higher heals to look taller.
I agree darker colours make you look slimmer. So in Summer for those of us with tummys we want to disguise, should we still keep to dark coloured cotton or linen trousers?
I'm a short person,I'm comfortable with skinny straight jeans,,look dreadful with flares,also gathers makes me look even shorter,love denim kinda hides the bulges especially being short,we over 60s should wear what we feel comfortable and what makes us look elegant,thanks for your tips
Thank you for this video. I have thin legs but big waist and square hips. In wear leggins and tunica. Cannot wear shape wear as i live in hot humid climate. More videos for us are appreciated because we easily look frumpy because of lacking taille.
I refuse to suffer with shapeware; decided to get rid of the problem by strengthening my abs doing planks and hanging from a pull up bar while lifting my knees -- flattened abs while strengthening shoulders and arms
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Never forget the slimming Yves Saint Laurent/Elsa Schiaparelli/Thierrry Mugler trompe l'oeil silhouettes dresses and suits.....
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I concur with your suggestion for high waisted jeans. It made such a huge difference, not just how I look but comfort. Also, the shapewear. I have found some shapewear camis/tanks that slim the belly-and I highly suggest reading the shapewear brand's information. After discovering the one I purchase, I was supposed to step into the tank top, not put it over my head, it actually did a much better job of smoothing. Lastly, I know from dealign with my belly most of my life sometimes wearing too big to hide it is just as bad as too tight, empire waist always would have people ask if I was pregnant--and now at 54, I'd imagine it would confuse them! I dont' know if this counts as a distracftion, but I keep my accessories high. Oh, a good, well fitted belt that is not flashy or elaborate, and you will not catch me wearing a fanny pack (I still can't believe that they have not only returned, but have remained popular here in the States. I wish people would just leave them for hikes and camping. OOH--I know people seem to be crying "give me pockets!" more these days, but I think a dress with pockets, or even putting my hands, or anything large in my front pockets is also going to draw attention to my belly. So, yeah that is a lot, but while may have had this pooch forever, I am have some nice legs & my chest doesn't look half bad for almost 55! We cant' have everything. I love your channel, your advice is always logical and of course your accent is a delight.
Well, I gave up gluten. Now my tummy flat again...😊😊😊😊
My tummy area totally zaps my confidence. It's so hard to just accept it. Thank you for the tips, Marie-Anne.
Bonjour Sherides - I hope the tips in this video will help - especially the opening statement. You are not alone in having your confidence zapped. Many women of our age feel the same way. Can I suggest you begin a style journal watch here th-cam.com/video/T-focA7cU5k/w-d-xo.html you will be amazed at the self awareness and self confidence that will arrive after only a short while of working in this way. When you improve your style even just a little your confidence grows, when your confidence grows you start making bigger and bolder style decisions. It is a positive reinforcement cycle that does wonder for you. Please let me know how you get on 🙏
I will. Merci!@@MarieAnneLecoeur
As an apple shape, I always wear darker, or cool colors from the waist down. Navy, black, denim, grey, etc. Cool colors recede from the viewer. Then, I wear v neck or button down blouses and shirts. The v neck highlights the neck and face. This works well for me as high collars and turtleneck styles are not flattering with my short neck. I will also wear horizontal tops but only with an open cardigan or jacket, creating the column of color you discussed. I'm working toward minimizing my tummy and have lost 40+ pounds by trying to "think French" in my eating habits!
Thank you so much for your empowering guidance! ❤
You are very welcome Janet x
I agree, dress for the body you have right now. It’s ok if you’re working on changes but why wait. Your outfits can evolve as you body does. Thank you Marie-Anne 💕
Wise words ma chère 🤗
What has helped me is wearing a camisole under my clothes, my sweaters glide over my tummy. Not spank like camisoles, the plan satin/silk like camisole. It also feels good on my skin. I’m also heavy on top so this also helps with hiding bra lines and bulge.
Thanks for sharing Crown Star x
Good idea for anybody!
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Yes. I have worn nylon silky camisoles for years. Not the tight spandex kind.
I’m a healthy weight, 125 lbs., but during and after menopause, I got a little extra fat between the waist and hipbones that I call a hiproll. Looking at other women my age, 63, it seems that most, if not all, of us get this. I used to be teased for my concave belly: “Hey, Kim, where did you leave your belly?”, “You know, tummies are supposed to stick out, not in!” I did have trouble keeping my weight up to normal in my younger days, but still, the mature body stores fat differently. So long as it’s not that dangerous visceral fat, I can live with a little rounded tummy, they’re supposed to be. The hardest thing is finding jeans that fit there. I don’t hide my tummy, I just try to de-emphasize it when it’s easy to do so. By wearing those long tunic tops to cover it, we look shapeless and block-like, it’s better to just draw the focus elsewhere. Being petite with skinny legs, long tops over leggings make me look like one of those two-stick popsicles! So, I tuck in all my tops, I like my shape to be visible, but not squeezed. My tummy didn’t stop me from wearing a white silk jersey dress for Christmas and I refuse to suffer shapewear! Thanks for your tips!❤
I have found shape-wear that is very comfortable. I'm 70, 127 lbs with a bit of a tummy. I don't always wear shape-where, but do use alot of the tips Marie has shared with us. I"m also GUILTY of some of the mistakes YOU mentioned, such as skinny legs and long top!! LOL ! A trick I've found that serves me well, is a shirt that has a longer back than front...for some reason it does work well for me! I think it high-lights straight posture and looks pretty good. I also sometimes tuck in just part of the front of my shirt, especially if I"m wearing shorts. (I live in a beach community). Happy New Year!
I'm a two-legged popsicle too. Don't have a tummy, almost 63 119lbs
I love the de-emphasize Kimberly 😃 such a lovely way of putting it - sadly I do not think anyone would search for that 😘
And a Happy New Year to you too Ruth - please do share the brand if you feel you wish to 😘
I always swore, no shape wear/girdle stuff. Then, for a big event in my life l tried a brand called shapermint. Holy moly! If you choose the right size (no fudging on weight or measurements), the highwaist shaper not only fits and works, it is comfortable. Honest.
Such a beautiful and uplifting opening statement Marie-Anne. Always stay as you are.
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Keep your personality but work to get fit!
I consider myself very fortunate... I had 2 c sections when young... i had a pouch in my lower abdomen from that... never recovered from that! In 2004 I had a tummy tuck done... I asked the doc to be drastic & thanks to him still today my stomach looks fantastic even though I'm in my mid 60's I'm flat and even show aps😅
I love all your content!! 🥰 I'm in my 30s so I hope you don't mind me watching but I have a post-baby tummy (healthy weight just postpartum) so this advice is perfect and you are so stylish ❤️ 🇫🇷 it's given me lots of inspiration xx
I do not mind at all ma chère 😃 I have a very wide range of French Chic Ladies from 8 to 80 😃 it just happens that most are over 50. Authentic French Chic applies to everyone - and yes when I had postpartum weight I used these techniques as well 😘 and of course many congratulations on becoming a mum 🙏
Great sound advice and you're absolutely right, Marie-Anne. All of them work instantly. I love using geometric print dresses, dark colours, A Line shapes and creating a column of colour. Love your beautiful polka-dot blouse. Merci 💕
Merci AW ❤️
Bonjour from Brittany. Thank you for your wonderful advice and tips! I am 70 now and have worn a full shape wear undergarment for many years. I dislike wearing a serparate bra / panty because it will accentuate any rolls! I prefer the all in one from Wacoal. Just perfect. Your clothing looks sleek and no lumps or bumps.
Merci for the recommendation Mary Ann 😃
I have only in the last year gone up a dress size -- all around the waist -- and it is very confidence-zapping. So I am following Marie-Anne's tips. Two that didnt make the list for this video, but are in the others, are to draw the eye upward with accessories. Marie- Anne, your tres chic evolving haircut does that SO well! I also recommend NYDJ brand jeans. They accommodate grown-up torsos without being "mom" jeans.
Merci for the recommendation Susan 😃 drawing the eye up with accessories is the same as the buttons here 👍 I hope these are helping you raise your confidence 😘
This is wonderful information for ladies of a plus size! You have changed my life as a plus size woman! I am now wearing deep blues, lovely dark browns, as I am a fall color lady, and deep reds. Again, thank you so much! Lovely video!
You are very welcome Kate 🙏 it makes me very happy to know that it has ben useful for you 🤗
@kateveneroso 5754 Can you recommend a company in England that can tell you your colours, please?
@@sallymb6356 House of Colour did mine and it was money very well spent. Or rather invested, as I no longer waste money on things that I liked on the hanger but never looked good on me.
Such good advice Marie-Anne. I have never found shapewear to be the answer to anything! Properly fitting underwear which does not cause lumps is important. Go for a size bigger if needed. Many thanks for your caring xx
You are very welcome Jennifer 😘
I totally agree with that, if it's pulled in one place, it pops out somewhere else, the body suits are torture. I prefer to invest in nice undies instead.
Hi Marie-Anne! I work in fashion and am passionate about my job. I love fashion and I love your channel! It feeds my fashion-loving soul :) I emphatically agree so much with nearly everything you say! I have travelled a few times to Europe and Italy, and am always so inspired by the culture and fashion.
My top tips are for a curvy physic are:
1. Have a line stop at the smallest part of your body, eg. The knee, the ankle and/or your natural waist or below the bust, and avoid things that cut you off at the larger parts, eg the hips and the calves.
2. Quality over quantity: The quality of the fabric and cut of a garment can change how you feel, even if it the difference initially seems insignificant.
3. My biggest tip: Try to find and emphasise something you love about your body instead of focusing on what you hate. Maybe you have a great bust, or a gorgeous butt, or beautiful long legs, or a lovely long neck, or even a facial feature you love like your lips or eyes, or wear a killer pair of shoes or spangled earrings, and make that the star and focal point or your outfit.
I am 37 but am often mistaken for being in my 20's so I must be getting something right! Maybe you already know these tips r maybe they are helpful to someone, either way it is a pleasure watching your channel and thank you for sharing your insights :)
Excellent tips Pandagram 😘
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Thank you Lovely!!
If you are a dress person there is nothing like a true, not faux wrap dress. When my tummy was bigger, I also wore dresses with ruching that fell in soft folds around my tummy area and weren't straight across but at an angle. I have 2 red dresses like that and I do and did feel slimmer.
If you can find a wrap style top that workd too.
Merci for sharing Mia 🤗
There is a reason Diane von Furstenberg's wrap dress from the '1970s is a classic! I wore one to my high school graduation in 1979 - yep, had a tummy even then, but that sunny yellow and white dress concealed it!
@@susanclotfelter7247 agree!
Yes agree! As a short person with a short torso it’s sometimes hard to find the wrap/twist in the right place but once I have a fit, these dresses are soo useful and flattering!!I wear them until they fall apart!
I do have a red one, sleeveless,a line, just above the knee - it’s one of my staples!
I have heard (but haven't tried yet), is avoid high-waisted jeans and go for mid-rise. The high waists go up and over your belly and emphasize the roundness, while mid-rises fasten right over the problem area and give some structure. Also to avoid jeans with any stretch and stick to rigid denim, and stick with zippers and avoid the button flies, which can bulge. Love all these tips, thank you 😊
Try it out Susan and let us know what you think - for me high waisted is the best 😃
@susany.466 yes, I have found this. I'm 5'9" so that might be part of what causes high waists to emphasise the roundness, i. e. nothing fits properly!
I agree with you high waisted pants emphasize belly bulge while mid rise seem to flatten bulge out. I also like long scarves for a vertical line and some knotted tops help too.
When I wear my (fuller, A-line) satin skirt, I often wear it with a straight-hem belted deep-v flounced blouse. It creates a peplum effect because of the belt and draws your eye to the top where the flounce is.
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Lol, I'm not sure I'm committed enough to go for shapeware haha, but I did notice a big difference when I switched to full coverage (super cute!) boy shorts. I even buy them one size larger than I really need so they come up higher to my waist and down to the very top of my legs. No more VPL, and for me especially - no more lumps and bumps being created by the top waistband - now that they actually come up to my waist and not mid belly like when I bought bikini style.
Merci for sharing your tip Sparklie 😃
I just recently discovered your channel, and I love it. I’ve been able to implement some of your tips and it’s really improving my style. Thank you.
A funny story, I watched a bunch of your videos before bed the other night. When I woke up in the morning, I realized that in my dreams everyone had been speaking with a French accent! I’m American. I had a good chuckle. Thank you for all your great style advice.
You're very welcome Karen and a Big French Chic Welcome to you 🤗
Thank you so much for covering undergarments!! I know you have covered this subject many times. A good, well-fitting brassiere can make one look younger as well as clothing fitting better.
You are very welcome Mrs M x
I completely agree. Once I saw someone at a party and asked a mutual friend if she'd lost weight, she wasn't close enough for me to ask and she said that no, she had been fitted for a bra by Rigby and Pelllier. I'm assuming that made her walk taller, stretching out her spine and clothes fell so much better.
I agree with every point! So often stylist get tummy disguise wrong, but you have done this perfectly!
Merci Milly 🤗
Love all of your ideas. They are spot-on! I am 5'8" hourglass with a long torso and now a tummy that "mirrors" my backside. Lol. Some cannot or do not wear tunics, but I have to have tunic length just to fall normally as shirts would for a regular-length or short-torso person. I also prefer tunics that cover my backside, for work. I love dresses, and I agree that for me, the A lines are much more flattering on me. So for me, tunics are a must. I have had to overhaul my entire wardrobe this year, all seasons, due to changing hormones. Hard to keep my head up sometimes. Thank you for creating classy content!
Bonjour Liza - you are not alone in that women of our age do find it difficult to adjust their wardrobe and style due to changes that are taking place - sometimes faster than we can keep up. But, chin up ma chère - we are in this style game for the long haul - go for long lasting style rather than fashions, go for neutral colours that suit you rather than trendy colours and I am always here to listen and lend a hand 😘
The best shape wear that I have worn is from Soma! It smooths out everything and it is comfortable to wear.
Merci for the recommendation Vivian
They also make the best bras of great quality.
Thank you, Marie-Anne❤❤❤. This really helps; I'll think about the tips next month when I get my period. My tummy always gets bigger during that time of the month and it feels uncomfortable to go outside and face everyone when I neither look nor feel my best. But maybe a lot is just my mind playing tricks on me.
Our mind does play tricks on us Catherine and makes us feel less confident 😘 let me know how you get on x
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I will😘
Thank you, Marie-Anne. And again a great and helpful video. Please keep on doing those. You always look so beautiful!
I shall do Tina merci 🤗
I enjoy your channel. There are many women who are also giving advice, but you have the best direct advice and show examples.
Merci Julie - I appreciate that very much 🤗
She's wonderful 😊
Great video, merci
Love the parrot 😂😂
Bonjour Marie-Anne!!! I pray you are well. I was looking through my old emails and re-reading the 365 day a year ones. These were very helpful and I miss not getting them. I'm sure they were time consuming and understood when they ended. Thank you for all your hard work, time, and sharing your beautiful self with us. Big hugs for you 😊
Bonjour Chirp Chirp - I have plans for the old French Chic Daily or French Chic 365 as it became 😃 I am glad you found them helpful 😘
@MarieAnneLecoeur Thank you Marie-Anne. You're the best!!!
Perhaps my hairdresser wanted a bigger tip, but she said that I look FRENCH. What a compliment!
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Great tips for those of us who struggle with our midsection! I'm discovering that I feel comfortable in a wrap or surplice top. If I wear a shaping camisole or tank underneath, I feel confident too.
Merci for sharing your experience Katy 😘
Thank you so much for your inspiring videos, Marie-Anne! I'm one of the over 60s with a tummy...was always thin as a rail until now. Learning to dress differently with your help!
Happy to help Dhyl x
I LOVE your polka dot blouse! That is fabulous! Polka dots are my favorite print.
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I am new to your channel, but the reason I am drawn to you is because you look natural.
Merci Happy - I have had no surgeries, tweakments or fillers - what you see is what you get with me 😘
Hi Marie-Anne enjoyed watching your very helpful tips for a flat belly. I wear control top pantyhose when wearing pants or high waisted and very affordable shapewear from
C & A . Keeps my tummy in and feels great ( especially during a meal) I used to wear Spanx or similar but all feel exactly like you said. Too tight and uncomfortable. I know this dept store has many subsidiaries accross Europe but not aware if are represented in the US. Looking forward to more videos in 2024. 👋🤗
Merci for sharing your experience and tips Martha 😘
I had Spanx and gave up on them. After showering, putting on make up, doing hair, then you go to get dressed and have to work up a sweat to get them on! They are miserable pieces of clothing. They also shrink if they get thrown in the dryer, then you can't wear them at all. Makes them a rip off for the price. I used to buy the cheapest ones I could find and they worked, but some sales woman at Cacique talked me into trying them, said they were better and worth the price! Never went back there, they can't even fit a bra correctly, always too big.
Great ideas! Would love if you would do a video on what to wear to a wedding for various dress codes. I have nieces and nephews getting married and wanting to be elegant and refined. Some dresses I look at feel somehow dated or aging. Looking for some inspiration and curious what would be worn in France.
I will see what I can do JP x
Peplums are so lovely!
I luckily never had a problem with a big tummy. My problem is saddle bags and thighs. 😢I would love to see a video on that area. I hate high waisted pants and jeans. I wear mid rise. I never wear shape wear. I love all your advice on fashion. TY. ❤
I am on it Rose 😘
@@MarieAnneLecoeurTY ❤
Tucking in a blouse helps to disguise my tummy. Along with high waisted pants this seems to give me the best results
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I forgot about avoiding bulkier clothes. I recently bought a cream oversized wool blend bomber jacket. I’ll try wearing darker color top and pants.
Let me know how you get on x
As always, you look stunningly beautiful, Marie Anne. Appreciate all of your tips to look and feel our best.
You are very welcome Julia xx
Thank you for your wonderful tips and reminders! Please consider showing women who represent your target audience who want to conceal their tummies! Sometimes it's hard to visualize whether a tip works if it's being shown using the traditional young, slim woman. Bravo for using some plus size models but even they were tall, young and toned. Would love to see older, shorter women!
Getting models is next to impossible in the French Countryside Marti unless some of my French Chic Ladies wish to volunteer via zoom!😃
Thank you for the tips Marie-Anne. This area definitely causes the most problems for me.
I hope this was useful Karen 😘
Merci merci, Marie!
I am 62, 5'2", 128 lbs. Being small boned and unfit makes the 128 pounds look like a balloon.
Thank you so much for these wonderful tips.
You are very welcome Judy xx
I've had a tummy since I was a pre-teen and has continued into my, now, 60s. These tips are helpful while also accepting that I have this tummy. In truth, I like my soft pooch which is a nice pillow for my partner 🙂
Elena you have made my day 🤗 it is lovely to hear from someone who loves their body whilst considering the advice useful 😘
Thank you , I am 71, and have a nice slim figure, but for the tummy and. Bits hanging over my jeans, thanks for the tips and love your blouse
You are very welcome Vincie 🤗
Happy new year to you MarieAnne🎆🎆🎇🎇, a very useful video and thank you for sharing 🙂
And to you Elizabeth 🎉
I‘m a petite hourglass, i don’t like Jeans and skinny trousers anymore, but I now wear often skirts, dresses and wide leg trousers, so much more comfortable 😊
I hope you will watch my videos aimed at my lovely Petite Ladies Marina 😘
@@MarieAnneLecoeur i watch all your videos, Marie Anne 🤗
Thank you Marie-Anne! That is a beautiful polka dot shirt!!
Les pois!
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Bonne année à toi Marie -Anne et merci bien aussi pour les idée que tu nous donne, j'aime très bien. Allez! bisous!
And Happy New Year to you too Helda 🎉
You look BEAUTIFUL!!!! Love the blouse and radiant glowing skin, beautiful.
I definitely suit A line dresses and skirts.
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Happy New year lovely lady. You haven't been showing up on my feed so I have several videos to catch up on.
Bonjour English Lady - several people have said that my videos are not reaching their feed. I have raised it with TH-cam but have not received a reply that helps 🙁
Five years after menopause, my waist went AWOL. It's a nightmare when trying to buy clothes. If I can button/zip over my abdomen, the garment is too big everywhere else. Soma shapewear has NO reducing ability whatsoever. To make matters more challenging, I'm very short (5 feet/151cm) and have a full (34D) bust (which I support with wonderful Simone Perele bras; I highly recommend them). Lingerie makers fashion shapewear for taller women, so they extend down to my hips or up to my bra, which is uncomfortable and unnecessary. Help! PLEASE advise of a strong, comfortable waist/abdomen-cinching brand. I used to be so hot when I was younger; now even though I'm not fat, like many older women, I feel like a blob.
Bonjour Helen, please do not feel like you are alone. There are very many women with the same feelings. I am hoping that there will be recommendations to good shape wear in the comments so please do come back regularly. I strongly suggest working on discovering and accepting your bodyshape ( free course here www.marieannelecoeur.com/shape-up-ecourse.html) then discovering your style objectives for your shape there are links in the free course I just linked to. I also highly recommend watching this th-cam.com/video/T-focA7cU5k/w-d-xo.html it will turn your style around and make some amazing changes in your life 😘
The image inserts you added are so funny. Thank you.
I’m a petite and I have a lower tummy that I don’t really like. I have tried every shape wear on the market and finally found one that was perfect. I like HONEY LOVE ,when you wear it you don’t even feel like you’re wearing it .I was wearing their bra and forgot and went to bed with it on 😂 try HONEY LOVE underwear and bras. I have shorts and I have a one piece set. The material is unbelievably comfortable.❤🇺🇸I am 68 years old..😮
Merci for sharing your experience and the recommendation Carlsen 😘
Happy New Year Marie-Anne! Great tips as usual. You're the best. I love your blouse, it's beautiful!
Merci Connie and a Happy New Year to you too 😘
Great tips Marie-Anne. I love the blouse you are wearing.
Merci Diane x
You didn't mention asymmetrical tops, but I think they work well. My favorite summer top is the Grace blouse by Oh My Gauze. It comes to a point front and back and does a great job of hiding my tummy. Other than that, I wear high waisted pants, tuck most tops in, and often wear an open cardigan or jacket.
Merci for sharing your view Karen 😃
Plunging, cross over, ruched tops are great if you have a tummy.
Happy new year. Great vlog and very useful tips . Thanks. J x
And a Happy New Year to you too Jayne x
Thanks for the button trick. That is one I have never used. As always, enjoyed the video.
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I need this blouse Marie Anne!! Bonne Annee!!
It is by LilySilk May 😘
@@MarieAnneLecoeur C'est tres beau. Je vais l'acheter. Merci infiniment. Bisous
Miss Marie-Anne darling that's was great advice and your polka-dot blouse is nice too my Beautiful Teacher l love you 😘❤️
Merci Hector
You're welcome my sweet queen
Merci pour de très bons techniques. Je suis contente de vous avoir trouvé sur TH-cam aujourd'hui. Au fait, je ne trouve pas de problème avec un petit estomac à condition qu'il ne soit pas trop grand provoquant un effet déséquilibrant.
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Although I’m at a healthy weight. I have a small tummy issue. I found Jockey® Essentials Women's Seamfree® Slimming Brief Panties, Cooling Shapewear, Tummy Smoothing Underwear is a good shapewear that slightly firms without compression
That is wonderful Cam merci for sharing and for the recommendation 😘
@@MarieAnneLecoeur you’re welcome
A-lines are great for most women. Vertical Stripes are great for elongation ! No to Spanx! Thank you! 👍😊💕
Love your tips!!
Thank you.
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Sorry, but there was only 1 model that had any kind of belly on your video. I feel that if you’re going to address a big belly, use models that HAVE a big belly.
As and when the companies use then than I can too Christi - you can still see the principle involved I am sure 😘
Thank you Marie-Anne, I just downloaded the PDF, so I remember what you taught. You always give the best tips. ❤
You are very welcome Tuija 😘
Shapermint bras and shorts are very cool and comfortable.
Spanx shapewear is great .
Thank you Marie-Anne for great fashion advice . 🙏🏼🌹❤️
You are very welcome Fariba🤗
Your Podcast Program is like a Private Fashion Show. I feel spoiled. Thank you!
And,your Expertise is Very Helpful. I appreciate it all!🫡
I am glad you enjoy it Lisa 😘 there will be another this Thursday
I love your videos as I have a classic taste with a twist when it comes to dressing. I've been overweight for years now due to health issues, however, when I was slim I was a pear shape, but now I'm an apple tummy and bum with slim hips, bust and shoulders. My belly means I have to see up on bottoms sometimes, but if I have to size up on a top they are too big on the bust and shoulders. Trying to find a balance between the two is a mission, could you do a video on this please?
I will see what I can do Sadhna - in the meantime there is this www.marieannelecoeur.com/apple-shape-ecourse.html 😘
@MarieAnneLecoeur Thank you for replying, it's nice to see you are active on the comments too! I'm 46 and came across your videos as even though I'm an image consultant myself from a long time ago, I was looking for new tips on dressing a pear/apple hybrid shape body. I'm sure there are are many women who don't fall in one body shape and would appreciate a range of videos that cover the hybrids that must be out there. I've found some things that work, but other things can really frustrate me. I look forward to seeing something in the coming weeks. ☺️
I am very active in the comments Sadhna - I believe in responding to queries giving value through my channel here 😃 it would be interesting for you to go through my free bodyshape course here www.marieannelecoeur.com/shape-up-ecourse.html then email me at info@marieannelecoeur.com the results of your body measurements and a full length selfie in relatively tight fitting clothing to see if we can get your bodyshape sorted 😃
I have a decent waistline compared to my hips, but I've always had a pop-out pooch lower belly. I've had very good luck with a-line dresses with a tie-on belt where the belt-ends hang down. The belt immediately draws attention to the waistline and the ends cover up the tummy a little. This works really well with wrap dresses too.
Merci for sharing Fazdoll x
I find light weight criss cross tops with jeans helps me. Deep v neck , vibrant chunky jewelry. The criss cross draws to waist, not belly. I wear higher heals to look taller.
Menopause made me fuller so I really enjoy these tips. Thanks for the print out too ❤❤❤
You are very welcome Ms P xx
I agree darker colours make you look slimmer. So in Summer for those of us with tummys we want to disguise, should we still keep to dark coloured cotton or linen trousers?
You can do although colour is only one way to look slimmer - watch some of my summer style videos to see alternatives 😘
thank you 😄@@MarieAnneLecoeur
Marie- Anne, I follow your advice and it is excellent. I like A-line dresses. Thanks for the great tips!😀
You are very welcome Lena 😘 you have some nice recipes there on your channel x
@@MarieAnneLecoeur I am very honored that you have seen my recipes. 🥰Thank you!
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You can buy button extenders with loops that add an inch to your waist
Shapermint is a good brand for sizes large and extra large. Larger than that, it isn't big or stretchy enough in my experience.
Merci for the recommendation Diane x
Thank you, Marie Anne!
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❤that polka dot dress you showed is sensational
It is lovely Mimi 😃
Rhonda Shear Pin up Camisoles and Boy Shorts are lacy, pretty shape wear options. Home Shopping Club! ❤❤❤
Merci for the recommendations Denise 😘
Thank you for the tip! Was wearing the Soma boy short, but they don't stay put unfortunately. Gonna try these!
Great videos.Merci. Most women over 60+ have an aged look to their necks so I would avoid off the shoulder items.
I am obsessed with polka dots at the moment. Love your blouse ❤
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New sub and loveing this Chanel, can’t talk right now I’m about to go binge watching 😊
Happy bingeing Goldie 😃 any questions just ask 😘
Happy new year, my style teacher ❤
And to you Aristea 😘
I'm a short person,I'm comfortable with skinny straight jeans,,look dreadful with flares,also gathers makes me look even shorter,love denim kinda hides the bulges especially being short,we over 60s should wear what we feel comfortable and what makes us look elegant,thanks for your tips
Exercise works for me.
I love myself ❤
That is wonderful Teresa 🙏
Thank you. Merci
I love your advice and and admire you!❤
Merci Becky - I will do my very best to live up to that 😘🙏
your videos are so good so much useful information
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Thank you for this video. I have thin legs but big waist and square hips. In wear leggins and tunica. Cannot wear shape wear as i live in hot humid climate. More videos for us are appreciated because we easily look frumpy because of lacking taille.
Glad it was helpful Pia 😃
Love your black outfit, especially that beautiful polka-dot blouse.❤
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Thank you for your good tips
You are very welcome x
Hi Marie Ann, I'm in love with your polkat dots blouse.
Merci 🤗
Very good!
I refuse to suffer with shapeware; decided to get rid of the problem by strengthening my abs doing planks and hanging from a pull up bar while lifting my knees -- flattened abs while strengthening shoulders and arms
Exercise is extremely good 👏
😊🎉👍This is helpful to me! I love your black with white polka-dot blouse!
That is wonderful to hear Happy 😃 merci
@MarieAnneLecoeur I am following you on Facebook...just because! From:Christine.
Buy the right size is a good idea