Wear horizontal stripes
New research shows that horizontal stripes can actually be slimming – but stick to narrow stripes for best effect.
Check your posture
Hold you head high, lengthen your spine, lift your ribcage and hold in your tummy muscles – you'll look slimmer and more confident in seconds.
Avoid refined carbs
White bread, pasta, cakes and biscuits can cause bloating, so avoid them for 24 hours if you want to look your best.
Try on a corset
A well-fitting corset can whittle your waist, enhance your cleavage and smooth your hips – so your curves will be get attention for all the right reasons.
Take digestive enzymes
It you have a pot belly, take a digestive enzyme supplement or a probiotic yoghurt drink after breakfast. These boost good bacteria in the gut and will help you to beat the bloat.
Have a sauna
Getting hot and sweaty clears toxins from your body, and can help you to look and feel lighter – at least temporarily.
Wear a long necklace
Short necklaces and chokers can make your face look rounder and your neck look shorter. Opt for a long pendant instead as this will draw the eye down and make your face look thinner.
Eat back-to-front
If you want to feel slim for a night out, have a large cooked breakfast, followed by a normal lunch and a small meal before you go out. This will give your body extra time to digest and burn off your food so you won't feel bloated.
Show your best bits
Everyone has at least one feature that they're happy with – whether it's your legs, cleavage, or even your slim wrists. Focusing all the attention on your best bits means that no one will notice your wobbly bum or bingo wings!
Do some press-ups
If you're wearing a strappy top, doing a ten press-ups before you go out will add definition to your arms and shoulders that will last for a few hours.