1. FLAUNT IT!

  2. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Instead of concentrating on the parts of your body that you want to hide, focus and flaunt your positive points – sexy ankles, pretty toes, great lips, silky shoulders – everyone has something.

  3. CHOOSE CLOTH CAREFULLY

  4. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Avoid stiff and heavy fabrics or anything too clingy such as thin jersey or lycra that will show off all the bits you want to hide. Opt instead for lightweight fabrics such as tulle or silk that skim your curves rather than stick to them.

  5. V FOR VERY SLIM

  6. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Choose a dress with a deeper v-neck than you normally wear as this will make your waist seem thinner. It’s an optical illusion because it make s your shoulders look broader, going to a thin point just above your waist.

  7. HIPS FOR BELTS

  8. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Avoid wearing belts around your waist if your problem area is your tummy. Loose styles are ideal to detract the eye from pot-bellies.

  9. DRESS AROUND IT

  10. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    If you are not confident about your legs, choose the length of your dress carefully. Dresses that fall just above the knee can make you look stumpy. Mid-thigh or just-below-the knee lengths are much better bets as they emphasize slim calves.

  11. IT’S IN THE WRISTS

  12. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Short sleeves hide flabby upper arms while showing off the more flattering wrist section. Emphasize slim wrists with pretty delicate jewellery.

  13. GO RETRO

  14. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Body-slimming garments such as control pants and corsets might seem old-fashioned, but they are perfect when you need an instant sleeker, more structured body shape under dresses or skirts.

  15. GRACEFULLY GREY

  16. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    While it’s true that wearing dark colours make you look slimmer, you don’t always have to restrict yourself to black. Navy, green charcoal, dark grey all have the same flattering effect and are less harsh on paler skin tones.

  17. MAKE PATTERNS WORK FOR YOU

  18. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Small patterns can make larder shapes look smaller, while the smaller you are, the larger the pattern you can carry off.

  19. A-LINES

  20. Tips and tricks to look slimmer


    Wearing A-line dresses that flow from waist with fitted tops draw attention upwards and make a large bottom look half appear smaller.