T-shirts

worst t-shirt

Skin-clinging

Why: there is nothing worse than a too-tight bra strap being shown slicing through excess fatty tissue in a spray-on t-shirt. Added to this, a front view of rippling flab dribbling down one's side is enough to make Samson want to remain blind.

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Short t-shirt

Why: t-shirts that end an inch or two above your waistband allow the largest roll to burst through.

best t-shirt

Shirt-tail hem

Why: these scoop down and gently cover the tummy at the front, whilst lifting at the side to reveal a hopefully slimmer hip bone.

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Slim-fit

Why: as long as it doesn't claw at the fat a skinny-fit t-shirt fines a bulky torso down, because you look neat and therefore trim.

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Mid-length tops

Why: a hem that stops in the middle of the tummy visually breaks up the bulge.

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Tight over tits

Why: a snug fit around the boobs will mean looser fabric on tummy, allowing the jugs to take centre stage.

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