When you’re dressing a midlife body, especially if you carry weight in your midsection, it’s easy to reach for the longest, loosest tee you can find. Oversized tees that cover your rear feel like the safe option, but they don’t always do what we want them to. Why Oversized Tees Can Backfire A tee that hits too low on your rear or mid-thigh can actually make you look boxier and bigger. The Goal: Create the Look of a Waist Even with a belly, the most flattering thing you can do is create the illusion of a waist. There are other ways to do that besides belting your pants and tucking in your shirt. Choosing shirt hemlines that are strategically placed close to your natural waist creates the visual proportions of a defined waistline and helps your outfit fall better and look more balanced overall. Scroll to see what to wear instead. 📏For reference, I’m midsized, 5’6”, slightly short-waisted, 36-B bust, and wear a small or medium top with size 10 jeans. LTKOver40 LTKMidsize LTKSeasonal