10 Pieces That Hide a Muffin Top

Stock up on these essentials.

By NewBeauty Editors · Oct 3, 2016

There’s nothing worse than having your muffin top on display for the world to see. But if you want to make it appear like it doesn’t exist in mere seconds, you need to follow this formula, which will make any extra fat pockets less noticeable. First off, put on a pair of shapewear, which will give you a good foundation and smooth everything out. Next, you’ll want to throw on a pair of high-waisted jeans so that you have more material above your waistline—too little cuts the area and causes spillage. Lastly, add a loose, flowy top—anything with a peplum shape is good—to help hide fat on your stomach. Here are our favorite mix-and-match pieces to nail the look.

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Triumph Enchanted Magic Boost ($66)

Prettier than your average shaping garment, thanks to tulle inserts and side cutouts, this pair sits high on the waist to create a flatter-looking stomach and more defined hips.

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AYR The Form Jeans ($275)

Perfect for daytime, these worn-in jeans have a slimmer fit so that there’s little extra fabric, which makes the butt look good.

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Rebecca Taylor Sleeveless Dandelion Print Top ($275)

The fluid cut of this v-neck top, which also features a ruffle hem to detract attention from the waistline, doesn’t accentuate problem areas in the least.

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Spanx Thinstincts High-Waisted Mid-Thigh Short ($72)

For even more coverage that goes down to the thighs, reach for these shaping shorts. The lightweight fabric gives control to the lower stomach yet is comfortable enough that you can wear these for hours on end.