Different individuals have different body types, some are thin, some average and some with a heavy body structure. No matter what kind of body structure we have, it's a natural and common wish for all of us to look good, preferably slimmer in whatever we wear. This is mainly due to the level of importance that our society has placed on a perfectly shaped body, which appears slim in all kinds of outfits.

We cannot completely rely on clothes to make us look slim, although we could try one of these tips to give a slimmer look to our personality.

If you are a little overweight than it would not be preferable to wear hard fabrics like wool, denim etc in the form of jackets, as this would make you look even more plum than what you are. Try wearing slim fit jeans or trousers instead that would give you a much thinner look.

It is a universally accepted fact that black, if worn correctly can make you look amazingly slimmer. Black, dark blue, and brown colored full length evening gowns can not only make you look much slimmer but will also make you look taller.

If you have a heavy bust line and a slimmer waistline, then wearing belts on dresses, and trousers would also be good idea.

Wearing drapes in long as well as short dresses also gives the entire body a much slimming look, especially if you have an average body and you are tall.

Straight cut trousers and long formal skirts with one sided slit is also said to give even an overweight woman, a slender look.

Wearing good quality perfectly fit undergarments would also help in giving a well balanced proportionate look to your entire figure.

Women having too much tummy should try wearing Briggs tummy pants that would create an impression of a much firmer waistline and flat tummy.