Dressing for winter doesn’t have to mean hiding behind oversized layers or settling for shapeless silhouettes. With the right design details, a dress can instantly create a sleeker, more balanced look while still feeling cozy and wearable. These winter styles are proof that built-in flattery makes all the difference.
Each option below features thoughtful elements that help smooth the belly and define your shape naturally. Think effortless wrap dresses you can reach for on busy mornings and still feel confident walking out the door. Best of all, these flattering finds start at just $24, making them easy to add to your winter rotation.
17 Belly-Hiding Winter Dresses With Built-in Flattery
Brunch-Ready Beauties
1. Our Favorite: Not only does this belted knit maxi slim the waist, its vertical stripe details visually slim as well.
2. Curve-Accentuating: A belted wrap dress like this one highlights the waist while softly skimming the midsection.
3. Waist-Slimming: Thanks to its cinched waist, this flowy maxi dress offers shape without clinging.
4. Mocha Moment: Not only does this stunning eyelet dress have a pretty design, but it also has built-in pockets.
5. Belted Beauty: With smartly placed pleats, this belted knit midi avoids clinging and stays flattering.
Ray J is reportedly being treated at a Las Vegas hospital for a severe case of pneumonia.
Ray J, 44, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, January 6, with pneumonia and heart pains, TMZ reported on Wednesday, January 7, citing a “source close to the R&B singer.”
According to the outlet, Ray J previously suffered from the illness — which affects the lungs and can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, according to the Mayo Clinic — in 2021 and “thought he could die.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Ray J’s team for comment.
A few weeks prior to his hospitalization, Ray J shared an unusual update via Instagram, revealing that he’s part of a new show called Celebrity Hitchhiker.
“I’m hitchhiking right now to try to get a place to stay tonight,” he wrote in his December 13 message. “Hopefully I can meet a new family, and it can take me in and teach me about their rules and their goals and life, and then send me on my way to the next destination.”
Ray J had filmed the video in Tampa, Florida, and said that he wanted to make it to Los Angeles in time for Christmas. At the time, he was by himself.
“I need some food and I need shelter,” he told his followers. “Just a lot of s*** that’s happened. And I just wanna get back home and see my kids. It’s a hitchhiking show, but it’s real though at the same time, and I wanna make it really authentic. I just do it for real on my phone. I mean, I have a camera in there too, but it’s just me.”
The singer, whose real name is William Ray Norwood, Jr., was arrested on Thanksgiving Day of last year for making threats to his estranged wife, Princess Love. He did an Instagram Live that day, saying that he had “the worst Thanksgiving in the f***ing world.”
In his Live, he appeared to pull a gun on Love, 41, and at least one of their children.
“Y’all wanna drive drunk? Y’all wanna drive drunk? Drive drunk. Drive drunk, Princess,” he said, to which Love replied, “Ray, you just pointed a gun— .”
Ray J was released from jail on the day of his arrest, TMZ reported at the time. (Us reached out to his representatives for comment. He has since claimed that he nearly got into a fight with a fellow inmate while behind bars.)
Ray J and Love filmed the early years of their marriage for the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood. They tied the knot in 2016 and have filed for divorce multiple times. They share daughter Melody Love, 7, and son Epik Ray, 6.
Days prior to the incident involving Love, American Express sued Ray J and his company Tronix Network in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing him of owing a massive credit card debt — $139,849.85, to be exact. He allegedly stopped making payments in May 2025. Ray J has yet to respond to the lawsuit.
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While 2025 certainly had some great TV shows, it also had a lion’s share of terrible series.
If we’re gonna talk about the best of 2025, then we naturally have to talk about the worst. Not every show is gonna be a hit, not every season 1 is an Emmy nominee. Many of them simply head to the trash — and some trash even gets a second season.
Watch With Us is rounding up the very bottom of our TV watches this year, from an ill-fated Suits spinoff to a goofy political thriller starring Robert De Niro.
We’ve picked and ranked the five worst shows that 2025 had to offer.
If The Pitt was the best medical drama of 2025, then Pulse may have been the worst. The show follows a group of surgical and emergency residents at Maguire Hospital, a trauma center in Miami, as they all vie for the same thing: the position of Emergency Medicine Chief Resident. The residents navigate their personal and professional lives as they handle various medical crises while dealing with the fallout of a massive scandal at their place of work.
Pulse ultimately failed to charm both reviewers and audiences, and it was justifiably canceled shortly after its disappointing debut. Critics ultimately found that Pulse went all-in on tired tropes without doing enough to set it apart from the other hospital dramas like Breathless or even the 86th season of Grey’s Anatomy. If it’s just another medical procedural show, then why not watch something that actually elevates itself like The Pitt? Despite some good acting, poor plotting, annoying characters and a questionable depiction of sexual harassment made this show is one to skip.
4. ‘Zero Day’ — Netflix
Robert De Niro stars as George Mullen, a former United States president who is brought out of retirement by his successor to handle a very special assignment. Mullen has been assigned as head of a group investigating a massive, global cyberterrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of thousands of innocent people. You see a new prestige series starring an acting tour de force like De Niro and you think, “How could it go wrong?”
Well, when it comes to Zero Day, it can go very wrong. The political thriller executive produced by Noah Oppenheim (A House of Dynamite) ends up a totally forgettable experience — a mealy-mouthed commentary on hot-button issues that fails to deliver anything of substance. Even the additional star power of Angela Bassett, Jesse Plemons andConnie Brittoncan’t help poor screenwriting and middling tension.
3. ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ — Netflix
This is not the first time that Ryan Murphy‘s name will grace this list since the highly prolific showrunner committed multiple crimes against television this year. But perhaps the less offensive to the tastes was Monster: The Ed Gein Story, although it’s really a “lesser of two evils” situation. The third installment of the Monster anthology series follows the life of notorious serial killer Ed Gein while examining his influence on pop culture and true crime.
Critics somehow managed to find more value in Monster: The Ed Gein Story than this list’s next inclusion, All’s Fair, which sports an impressive 6 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes compared to Monster’s 22 percent. The main high point of the show is the ensemble cast’s across-the-board great performances and some stellar production design as well. However, most found Monster to be a repulsive contortion of Gein’s persona while failing to meaningfully comment on pop culture — the only thing Monster: The Ed GeinStory does is indulge in the very thing it wishes to admonish.
2. ‘All’s Fair’ — Hulu
The only reason All’s Fair isn’t number one on this list is that while the show was universally panned by critics, it received enough hate-watches from audiences to justify its continued existence — but just barely. It’s one of those Emily in Paris situations, where the car crash on the side of the road makes drivers wanna crane their necks and get a good look, even though they shouldn’t. It’s the same situation with All’s Fair, Murphy’s legal drama about an all-female law firm in Los Angeles that managed to clinch a series renewal.
A show that receives the moniker from numerous critics as being “one of the worst shows ever made” is unfortunately going to get a lot of people to watch out of curiosity for how exactly a show could be that bad. In the end, All’s Fair isn’t even a “so bad it’s good” situation because the show is too boring, too shallow and poorly written, to be entertainingly awful, all while helmed by an absolutely forgettable performance from Kim Kardashian.
1. ‘Suits LA’ — Peacock
The television “Flop of the Year” award goes to Suits LA, a remarkably ill-conceived spinoff of Suits predicated on the fact that people enjoyed checking out Suits when it was added to Netflix. But trying to exploit the streaming success of an older show doesn’t mean that a creatively uninspired spinoff is going to generate the same success. The creators behind Suits LA seemed not to understand what made Suits so good to begin with, and instead of trying something new and interesting, they just create the same thing a second time — but worse.
Suits LA simply tries to transpose the narrative of Suits onto a different setting, but without any of the writing, acting or editing that made the original a great, breezy and bingeable watch. Plus, the show already had a failed spinoff with Pearson back in 2019, which was cancelled after one season and starred one of Suits’ most compelling characters. If a show with an original character couldn’t work, why did they think they could capture magic with an all-new cast playing poorly-written characters? If All’s Fair at least has hate-watch intrigue, Suits LA absolutely has nothing to justify watching it.
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If you’re like Us, a sweater and jeans combo is part of your winter uniform — but that doesn’t mean your outfits should be basic (or require a splurge). Thanks to Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale, you can score up to 60% off these 17 luxurious sweaters from Lauren Ralph, Vince Camuto, Free People and more. With these cozy, expensive-looking finds, you’ll appear rich and put together from coffee dates to business meetings.
Nordstrom’s sale event runs now through January 5, but don’t wait until then to shop. The best fashion pieces are disappearing before our eyes. Chunky knits, drapey silhouettes and buttery-soft fabrics are just a few elements to look forward to. Read on to grab a live-in sweater to wear now and all through May!
17 Cozy, Luxe Sweaters on Sale at Nordstrom — Up to 60% Off
1. Luxe Alert: Look like a Hamptons rich mom in this sophisticated cardigan that’s enhanced with gold buttons, a ribbed hem and a chic cape detail — was $109, now $49!
2. Fabric Snob-Approved: If you’re a fabric snob, you’ll adore this fuzzy boatneck sweater. Made with a blend of wool and acrylic, it’s stretchy, warm and breathable — was $90, now $49!
3. Pretty and Playful: Fair Isle sweaters aren’t just for Christmas. At 60% off, this darling CeCe option is flying off the shelves — was $69, now $28!
4. Free People: Give your wardrobe a boho twist with this wear-everywhere cardigan that comes in five colors (and are all on sale) — was $158, now $79!
5. Winter Staple: Turtleneck sweaters never go out of style. This plush BP. number has a slouchy, casual silhouette that we love — was $70, now 38!
6. Petite-Friendly: Finally! A cardigan sweater that doesn’t overwhelm petite figures. This sparkle-embellished cardigan is truly for everyone and every winter outfit — was $89, now $60!
7. Oh-So Huggable: This boyfriend-style sweater is visibly soft and fluffy, so be prepared for hugs from everyone you encounter — was $80, now $44!
8. Royal Vibes: Imagine Kate Middleton‘s bow blouse style but in sweater form. This polished tie-neck cardigan should cost thousands — was $69, now $28!
9. Boutiquey Pick: Hundreds of shoppers give this everyday crewneck five stars, noting the trendy exposed seam, relaxed fit and endless color options — was $69, now $35!
10. Flower Girl: This knit cardigan has the cutest flower print that gives it a timeless and slightly groovy appeal — was $79, now $32!
11. Preppy Princess: Channel Nantucket socialite energy in this polo-style sweater that features three-quarter sleeves, front buttons and a spread collar — was $69, now $38!
12. Frills and Fuss: If you love the frilly things in life, this wool-blend sweater has your name on it. Ruffles and pointelle stitching are just two highlights — was $90, now $54!
13. So Splurge-Worthy: Score nearly half off this Fair Isle cardigan that reminds Us of Jennifer Lopez‘s Max Mara version — was $345, now $181!
14. Could Be Cashmere: Need a fail-proof sweater? This scallop-hem wonder delivers for day-to-day wear and special occasions alike — was $68, now $40!
15. Old Money: This wrap and sweater combo gives quiet luxury a new meaning. You’ll look effortlessly European — was $69, now $38!
16. Lounge Day: Sporty and lightweight, this rugby sweater is the perfect layering piece. We love styling it over a tank top and jeans — was $59, now $32!
17. Timeless Pick: Cashmere fabric makes this elegant V-neck sweater as comfy as it is classy. We’re obsessed with the loose fit that hangs in all the right places — was $149, now $90!
Bachelor Nation’s Jade Roper is sharing how her and husband Tanner Tolbert’s late son, Beau, was included in a faux holiday photo.
“Did the Norman Rockwell holiday trend and an extra boy was in our image, and it touched my heart, because of course Beau would want to make the family photo,” Roper, 39, wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 27, referring to the trend of users asking ChatGPT to create a family portrait.
In the image, Roper posed for the camera with Tolbert, 38, and four children beside a festive Christmas tree. Three of the children resembled the couple’s kids: daughter Emmy, 8, and sons Brooks, 6, and Reed, 5.
In a separate Instagram Story, Roper shared her correspondence, where she noted that “there should be two boys total and one girl.” As a response, a message read, “Got it — thank you for your patience, and you were totally right to flag that.”
Courtesy of Jade Roper/Instagram
While sharing the revised image without the third son, Roper noted, “But now it just sort of feels empty.”
Roper — who met Tolbert on Bachelor in Paradise season 2, tying the knot in 2016 — announced in 2023 that the couple were expecting their fourth child when she experienced a pregnancy loss.
“I’ve been struggling what to write here as I’ve been navigating a miscarriage,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “It felt like all my dreams were coming true to welcome another baby into our lives, to love and to complete our family. While our hearts are completely broken and we have been dealing with the deep and complex grief of the loss, we have been blessed to be touched by his soul or his short amount of time. I am forever changed.”
She continued, I’m currently experiencing what is called a missed miscarriage, so while his heart has stopped and he has stopped growing (for some time now), my body hasn’t released the pregnancy yet. I am hoping to do this naturally and am trusting in timing and in my body under the care of my provider.”
Roper noted that she had been carrying the pregnancy “with so much pride and cherish every moment still left with part of him,” adding that “it has also been equally as challenging and devastating.”
“So while I hold my belly here, our sweet baby’s body is resting in my womb as his soul soars,” she concluded. “We love you with every piece of our hearts, baby Beau.”
Months later, Roper shared that Beau was diagnosed with Down syndrome. While responding to an Instagram Story Q&A, Roper noted that it’s possible “his tiny heart wasn’t strong enough.”
“A lot of DS diagnoses are accompanied with congenital heart conditions,” Roper added.
In September, Roper marked the anniversary of her pregnancy loss with a tribute to Beau.
“Two years since my D&C. Two years without you sweet Beau,” she wrote via Instagram at the time, referring to a dilation and curettage. (In the procedure, the cervix is dilated in order to remove tissue from inside the uterus and is used to treat miscarriages and end unwanted or unsafe pregnancies.)
“Grief is quieter now, but it’s still here, woven into who I am,” Roper continued. “Remembering the baby I never got to hold, yet still hold in my heart.”
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If Santa didn’t hear your wishes for a wardrobe full of lululemon, no worries! Thanks to lululemon’s end-of-year deal event, you can score your wishlist items on mega sale. From leggings and sports bras to bags and hoodies, you’ll find everything you need to start a new year in style.
The sale runs from December 24 through December 30, so you have almost an entire week to shop. Still, sizes and styles tend to sell out fast, so if you see your size, snag it!
Whether you’re searching for new loungewear, a Pilates getup or dress pants to rock at work, there’s a deal (or three) with your name on it. Now’s the time to score your new live-in pieces for 2026 and beyond!
Bestselling lululemon Pieces on Sale
1. Rich Mom Alert: This fitted zip-up is designed for gals on the go, whether you’re heading to Pilates, yoga or coffee with the girls — was $128, now $84!
2. The Cutest Capris: Nail the capri trend with these high-rise cropped leggings that seriously feel like butter — was $88, now $59!
3. Rest Day: With a style that’s equally cozy, laid-back and preppy, this half-zip scuba sweater is a winter wardrobe staple — was $128, now $84!
4. Yogi Goals: New Year’s resolutions? This sports bra will support you through all the downward dogs that your yoga goals bring — was $48, now $29!
5. Sporty Chic: Look no further for the easiest everyday long-sleeve that styles perfectly with leggings, sneakers and a baseball cap — was $78, now $54!
6. City Girl: Crescent bags always look expensive. This city-inspired pick could totally be designer, and it’s 50% off — was $68, now $34!
7. Office-Friendly: Become the office envy in these classy pintuck pants that feel like loungewear but look so elevated — was $128, now $89!
8. Center of Attention: This vibrant pink tank top is not only stylish, but stretchy and sweat-wicking enough for all types of training — was $58, now $39!
9. Classy Act: This ribbed running top is shockingly sophisticated, so we won’t be surprised if you wear it from the trail to the office (or the other way around) — was $108, now $69!
10. A Must-Have: If you don’t have yoga-ready Align Leggings (or even if you do), let this be your sign to grab a pair at a major discount — was $128, now $69!
11. Fuzzy Luxury: These chic, ultra-plush slide sandals balance cushioning and support for comfortable all-day wear — was $78, now $78!
12. Lazy Sunday: Whether you’re lounging on the couch or walking around the neighborhood, these cinch-waist sweats do it all — was $128, now $79!
13. Organic Cotton: Fabric snobs adore this breathable cotton and elastane T-shirt. It pairs well with jeans, leggings and trousers alike — was $48, now $34!
14. Total Steal: Grab an Everywhere Belt Bag for yourself and a few as birthday gifts this year — was $38, now $19!
15. Year-Round Shorts: Shoppers rave about these lightweight shorts that are suitable for transitional and mild seasons — was $78, now $49!
