Secrets to dressing slimmer

Dress slimmer without the need to going black? Focus on what to wear instead of what not to wear. The feel-good factor is most important feeling about the clothes that you wear. The most common misconception people have about dressing slimmer is they have to wear black.

While black does provide an overall sleek appearance, it's not the only path to a svelter look. A first piece of advice: Give yourself more credit, know that you are normal and everyone's body is different. Once you start looking at yourself through a less critical lens, fashion can be a lot of fun.
Here are some tips:

1. Go monochromatic - First off, wearing a monochromatic colour scheme is elegant and flattering to all body types. Even wearing an all-white suit, for example, will look good on someone trying to dress slimmer because it doesn't chop up the body. The last thing you want to do is chop up your look with a different colour, which could make even a slim person look stocky.

2. Stop hiding behind baggy clothes, makes sure clothes fit you properly. Wearing clothes that are too baggy can easily add the illusion of five to 10 pounds to your frame and make it look as though you are hiding behind something. On the other hand, wearing clothes that fit properly; not too baggy and not too tight, exudes confidence.

3. Add accessories - Accessories are a smart trick for looking slimmer. Adding bangles or a nice pair of earrings is a great way to pull together an outfit and add a tasteful splash of colour to a monochromatic look. Accessories like a pendant or brooch draw the eye up, and toward your beautiful face.

4. Choose lower waistlines - When it comes to choosing the right pair of trousers, your best bet is to stick with a lower waistline with a flat front and no pleats. A slightly lower waistline helps to elongate your look, she explains. Pants should be on the longer side so there is a nice break at the cuff. Boots will finish the look, lengthen the legs, and can add height and elegance, she says.

5. Bet on belts - Belts can also be a great tool when trying to dress slimmer. Wearing a belt with a nice buckle lower on your hips will draw the eye to the belt and elongate your overall look, especially if the belt blends with your clothing colour. Belts can also help tie a look together, and are a very versatile accessory.

6. Skinny versus wide trousers? You can wear both. Since skinny trousers are still on the fashion radar, there are ways to wear them and look streamlined. If you are going to wear skinny trousers, pair them with a voluminous top or long blazer. The same principle applies when wearing a wide-legged trouser. Pair them with a fitted shirt or jacket. The whole outfit shouldn't be completely voluminous or stick straight. But pairing one with the other makes it simple to dress both slim, and stylish. If you are going to go with a skinny jean or trousers, then you can achieve a sleeker look with stylish boots worn over the trousers.

7. Wear colour - Use bright colours wisely. Since classic browns, beiges and charcoal grey looks good on everyone, she suggests bright splashes of colour as underpinnings to an outfit. Wear a rich magenta or deep blue camisole under a dark grey suit jacket to spice up your look without going over the top.

8. Flattering footwear - when helping her clients picks the right footwear chooses boots as the no-fail option. Boots are flattering on everyone, and everyone can look sleek in a boot. If you are wearing a pair of jeans, just adding boots and a blazer will complete your outfit, and also be slimming. Heels, too, are slimming footwear, but stay away from ankle straps, which cut off the lines of the legs, she explains. Wearing stylish clothes that fit you well and are comfortable can help retrain you to appreciate your body. After all, it's only when you are comfortable in your own skin that you can feel good in what you wear.