Hello, we'll be looking at nine different ways to look skinny in clothes. I've been scared to write this article for a very long time for two reasons:

1. Being skinny isn't really popular now.

2. I'm skinny myself and it just didn't feel right.

But, since I have great pointers, I'll just share with people who really need them.

Disclaimer: All shapes and sizes are beautiful. This article in no way intended to body shame anyone.

Let's get started:

WEAR HIGH-WAISTED PANTS/SKIRTS.

They really suck you in and define your shape/waist. Trust me, it's so much better than those annoying low-waist jeans. I do realize that there are people that have a larger tummy area and hate the high-waisted. So, I suggest anything A-line skirt or dress. The A-line masks your problem areas and still define the very small part which is your waist.

SHOW MORE SKIN ON TOP.

I'm talking about wearing a shirt with a wider neck line "The V-neck". V-necks are my favorites because they start wider at the top and gradually go down and makes your waist look really thin. It's a great illusion.

ACCENTUATE YOUR SLIM AREAS WITH TIGHT CLOTHES.

Wear tights clothing on slim spots like your waist and wear loose clothing over your problem areas. You can flip this rule too, such that if you want to increase a certain area, example; booty area, you should wear something very tight on top and something loose on bottom. This will give the appearance that you have a bigger butt.

HEELS.

Heels actually make you look thinner. But, you should totally avoid the round-toed heels and shoes that have heels starting really thin at the bottom and gradually gets thicker and you move upwards. I'm not saying that you should buy very skinny heels but you should find a shoe whose heel is very proportionate. I also really think pointy-toed heels elongate your legs and make your body look slimmer.

SHIRT OR DRESS THAT HAS A STRIP GOING DOWN THE SIDE.

This is a gold mine, it's really hard to find pieces like these. If you find it, pounce on it or at least try it on and you'll see the magic happen. It can literally make you look half the size you really are (If that's what you are going for).

VERTICAL LINES.

Vertical lines tricks the eye into thinking you are longer and slender. It's all about illusion.

WEAR BLACK.

When in doubt just wear black. It is by far the most flattering color, and always camouflages any flaws that you have. As they say, it takes off 10 pounds of your body. I mean it, it tricks your eyes.

GOOD SHAPEWEAR.

I personally think that everybody no matter what size you are, to invest in a really good pair of shapewear. They can be a little bit expensive but, definitely worth it. No matter what size you are, it really defines your waist and can make any outfit look perfect.

PULL BACK HAIR AWAY FROM FACE.

This is a great way to make your face look thinner and slimmer. Just pull back your hair, it can be in a bun or a ponytail, it doesn't really matter.

THANK YOU.