By Daisy LewellynFa la la la la la...scrrrreeeeech! The world freezes. The holiday music dancing through your head suddenly comes to a halt as you glare down at the scale. You turn your head to the left, then to the right, bat your eyes a few extra times, and still the scale reads the same number: a not-so-festive five pounds more than your normal weight. It's the harsh reality that many of us deal with, the Holiday Gain. So you enjoyed a few too many pieces of pumpkin pie don't worry we understand, it was homemade! and you could not resist the eggnog, there's no use crying over spilled milk left over from the holiday cookies you ate.While you figure out the best way to lose those extra five, we've got a few no-sweat style cheats to help you hide pesky pounds instantly.Trouble Zone: ThighsFeeling like the thigh master and you don't mean Suzanne Somers' exercise machine Stop stressing over the silly things in life, we have you covered.Yay:A-line knee length skirts are the ultimate, supremely divine, all-time best solution to cure any extra LBs that landed on your thighs. The slight flare in the hips brings the fabric away from your thighs, leaving what's underneath to the imagination. A-line knee length skirts in a structured fabric can be worn with a bare leg or nubby tight, just make sure to don a shoe with a heel in order to elongate your legs to the fullest: Nay:Cropped trousers and capris are terrible for any kind of thigh action. Cropped is a giveaway word for shortens, meaning shortens you, and makes you look wider.Miniskirts will cut off at the fullest part of your leg, the thigh, and will not do your body justice.Flats can be comfy, but you will risk looking fuller and wider.Clingy fabrics that will show your thigh imprint, instead of loosely skimming over them like more sturdy fabrications.Bonus Fashion Distraction: Wear a sexy stacked platform or peep toe with interesting detail like a bold color, patent, or special ornamentation.