Overall Slimming

• Go Monochromatic. Dressing top-to-toe in a similar color can make you appear taller and slimmer. There's no need to be too exact in color-matching, as long as they're in the same color family.
  
  
• Dark Pieces. Dark colors peel away kilos. But don't just stick to black: Other variants like charcoal and navy work just as well too.
  
  
• Thin Vertical or Diagonal Stripes. Thinner stripes will make you appear more petite. Stay away horizontal stripes.
  
  
• Heels. Shoes with heels make you appear taller, arch your back, thrust your chest and tighten your calves. Great posture, better legs. Need we say more?
  
  
• Not Too Tight. You can still wear fitting styles but make sure that they are flowy and skim nicely on your body to accentuate your curves. Clothes that cling too tightly will showcase your flaws instead.
  
  
• Tummy Control. Almost everyone wears those elastic tummy-control panties when they're attending formal parties in a slinky number.

Slimming the arms and bust

• Wear Flowy Tops. Soft flowy tops like a chiffon blouse is very forgiving on trouble spots and gives a feminine appeal.
  
  
• No Stretchy Tees. Don't wear tops that are too tight and steer clear of baby-tees.
  
  
• Cropped Jackets. A cropped jacket or cardigan diverts attention from a busty upper body by emphasizing the waist.
  
  
• Sleeveless Tops. Buy camis that have broad straps, tanks and shells, rather than those with thin spaghetti straps.
  
  
• Wrap-Tops & Vertical Stripes. Minimise your bust area with wrap-around tops and tanks that have vertical detailing like front zips or vertical stripes.
  
  
• Scoops and Collars. Necklines that work for you are deep scooping necklines, open collars and V-necks.
  
  
• Show Off Those Legs. If you have well-proportioned legs, show them off with short dresses or skirts. Play up your asset and detract attention from your upper body.
  
  
• Necklace Assemble. Create a leaner illusion with a long necklace that slims the upper torso by drawing the eye up and down.
  
  
• Minimize. Wear a minimizer or a bra that offers good support.
  
  
• Tie It Up. Pull your hair into a high ponytail or updo instantly gives you slimmer shoulders.
  
  

Slimming the Waist

• Empire Cut. Empire-waist dresses and tunics are more forgiving and hide the hips and tummy by emphasizing the bust.
  
  
• Go A-line and Bias. Team an A-line or bias-cut skirt with a figure-skimming knitted top for a sleeker waist.
  
  
• Shift Dress. Every woman should own one classic shift dress, which helps to slim the waistline.
  
  
• Avoid Boxy Jackets. Stay away from boxy jackets that end at your waist. The hems will draw attention to your midsection and make you look chunkier. Go for longer jackets that are at least hip-length.
  
  
• Wrap-Arounds & Sash-Ties. Wrap-around and waist-tie tops that create the illusion of a nipped-in waist are ideal for slimming the waist.
  
  
• Skinny Belts. Alternatively pair your outfit with a slender belt for a waist-cinching effect.
  
  
• Simple Pants. Pants for you include styles with flat-fronts or side zips. Bottoms with pleats and too much details around the pockets are a no-no.
  
  
• Don't Rely on Numbers. Different makes of pants have different cuttings, so don't insist on getting your usual size when it feels too tight. Go by feel instead and opt for pants that are not too tight around the midriff.
  
  

Slimming the Thighs and Legs

• Boat-Necks and Halters. Wide necklines like boat-necks and halter tops instantly broaden your shoulders to balance out your silhouette, giving the impression of narrower hips and slimmer legs.
  
  
• A-line Skirts. A-line skirts are flattering for pear-shaped figures, but if you have thick calves, always go for one that end just above the knees, not around the calves.
  
  
• Heels. Cheat with platforms or high heels, then pair with long pants that cover most of your footwear. You'll look instantly taller and your legs longer.
  
  
• Boot-Cuts. Wear long pants that are boot-cut or slightly flared at the bottom to draw attention away from the hips and thighs. Avoid clingy styles and too-tight jeans.
  
  
• Cropped Pants. Clam-diggers, pedal pushers and cuffed jeans tend to shorten legs, but unless you have very short gams, you can still wear them. The trick? Choose dark-colored bottoms which will visually shave off pounds and go for a relaxed cut which gives your hips ample room.
  
  
• Dark and Striped. Must-have bottoms are those with dark colors and slimming patterns like pinstripes.
  
  
• Ruffles and Flares. Skirts with ruffled hems, A-line skirts or tulip skirts that flare slightly at the hem makes your lower body instantly slimmer.
  
  
• No Pleats, Please. They just add bulk to the hips.
  
  
• Slimmer Butt. Choose bottoms that sit below your navel. Skirts or pants that sit too high up on your waist make your butt look bigger than it actually is.