This goes for underclothes too. You want to wear underwear and bras that fit. Many women, for example, wear a bra that is the wrong size. Underwear should not bite into your hips and bras should keep your chest supported and firmly in place without creating rolls at your sides or causing your breasts to spill out over the edge of your bra.

Shirts, for example, that have gathers and twisted material that swoops in at the waist can make you look smaller.

For example, you’ll want to avoid the clichéd “tourist” clothes, since most of these add bulk and bad lines: capris, calf-length skirts, and long, baggy shorts will do you no favors. Straight leg, boot-cut jeans are the best choice for creating good lines. Women can also wear A-line skirts that hit at the knee or just above.

Earrings and headbands also make great distractions, drawing attention away from parts of your figure that you don’t like. These are especially useful if you feel like your head looks small when compared to the rest of your body.

Wear vertical stripes. Thin, vertical stripes will create a visual illusion which makes you look thinner and taller (making the two sides of your body appear to be closer together). [5] X Research source [6] X Expert Source Jordan StolchImage Consultant & Style Advisor Expert Interview. 27 May 2021. Avoid big patterns (and most other patterns really), as these can easily make you look bigger instead of smaller. Finding patterns that don’t make you bigger is challenging, so err on the side of none at all. Clothes with vertical panels also work very well. [7] X Expert Source Jordan StolchImage Consultant & Style Advisor Expert Interview. 27 May 2021.

You can also find these shapewear items for men, usually for the chest but also for the lower body as well.

Sleeping flat on your back can help you keep a straighter back during the day. You can find more help with improving your posture here.

Avoid taking photos from too high above you, however. This will give the clear “selfie” look and people will think you’re trying too hard.

Foods to avoid include cured meats, bacon, chips, soup broth, and lots of restaurant and fast food.

Bloating foods include beans, lentils, garlic, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other foods.