We've all been there. You go to the store and see a t-shirt or blouse you like. It looks so good on from the front that you don't even turn around to see how it looks from the back. Then, later, after you've strutted all over town wearing it, you see your reflection from behind. Yikes! You've got back fat.

The ugly truth about back fat is that it can affect people of every sex and size. It's common to have a little extra cushion under your shoulder blades unless you are extremely thin. Yet, most of us don't see it unless we are standing naked in front of a mirror and checking ourselves out from every angle. So, how do you deal with it? You deal with back fat in these three ways.

Wear clothing that fits. This tip sounds funny because it's what we all should be trying to do. Yet, some of us still try to squeeze into our favorite jacket with the hopes of losing weight later. Or, we get a t-shirt a size too small because it is on sale. Try to avoid falling into these traps. If you see a stylish top and it's too tight in the back or doesn't hang quite right, put it back. It will surely show back fat, which will ruin your entire look.

Invest into quality undergarments. Bras, cotton t-shirts and body girdles all help pull in and minimize back fat. Make sure you get one that molds your body into a natural form and pulls in excess fat by a ½ inch. If you are not sure what garment to look for, get help from the store clerk.

Select tops made of sturdy material. Fabric that you can't see through is considered to be "sturdy." It won't fall apart at the seams or thin-out after a few washes. This kind of material is the least likely to show back fat and will help hold in those extra bulges.

If you pay attention to these three things, you should be able to hide your back fat. Also, you will appear sleeker. Of course, this look is one we all want to achieve in our clothes.