How to dress 10 pounds thinner

Monochromatic looks are always figure-flattering because they elongate the line of your frame, says Ruth Kahn Sonnenshein, celebrity stylist and co-owner of A Clothes Call in Los Angeles. And black isn't the only color that's slimming. Any darker hue will do!SHOP NOW: Topshop pant, $90

The most waist-flattering length for a shirt hem is right at your hip, so certain cuts and slight alterations can make a world of difference, says Sonnenshein. If a shirt off the rack doesn't fit quite right, buy a size up and have the waist, sleeves and length hemmed to fit your body. SHOP NOW: Dorothy Perkins top, $37

Accentuating your best assets is a great way to shed pounds instantly. If you are smaller on top, wear a print or a bold accessory there to distract from the 'problem' area on your bottom half, says Sonnenshein.SHOP NOW: Wyatt & Son necklace, $225-365

Smaller on the bottom? A V-neck shirt can help train the eye down, minimizing a larger bust and lengthening your frame, says Sonnenshein.SHOP NOW: Splendid t-shirt, $48

Laura Schuffman, an editor and celebrity stylist with Salehi and Schuffman in Los Angeles, swears by shapewear. My favorite style is a one-piece that covers from chest to thigh because it hugs every part of your body and keeps everything in place; no muffin tops, no thigh issues, no tummy pooches.SHOP NOW: ResultWear full slip, $170

You can never go wrong with a wrap dress. This style accentuates all the best parts of our bodies; it highlights the bust and the waist and hides the hips, says Schuffman.SHOP NOW: Ann Taylor dress, $98

Insider secret: flowy can be flattering. Many women think they can't pull off this look, but this trend can be slimming when you style the right pieces correctly, says designer, creative director and social media maven Brooke Wilen. She recommends tucking in a loose top over skinny jeans only in front to accentuate the waist while keeping your hips and bottom well camouflaged.SHOP NOW: Day Birger et Mikkelsen top, $255

A pencil skirt starts at the natural waistline and extends to the knees, making your legs look longer and shrinking your waist, says Wilen.SHOP NOW: Topshop skirt, $45

Rather than wearing a belt around the widest part of your hips, move it up higher. A belt at your natural waist accentuates your curves at the smallest part of your body, says Desiree Kohan, designer and owner of the boutique Des Kohan in Los Angeles.SHOP NOW: Annie Costello Brown for Des Kohan belt, $198

This leather-and-silk maxi dress creates a stylish and slender silhouette. The lines are specifically cut to elongate the waist and chest, and the weight of the fabric doesn't cling or expose anything that women don't want shown, says Kohan.SHOP NOW: Marna Ro dress, $525