“We’ve all got bodies,” My auntie once said to me when I didn’t want to take my t-shirt off at the pool. This is true, we are who we are - but there are ways to work with what we’ve got!

Follow these celeb secrets to slim down in seconds:

Belt & Blazer Basics: Two simple and well-known rules; use a belt to create a high waist or a jacket to cover the waist. Tyra Banks made the belt rule famous by often talking about how to create curves that draw the eye to the smallest part of the body. Since guys are usually biggest at the waist, a jacket or blazer pulls attention to the chest.

Melt the Muffin Top: Believe it or not, many of you READING THIS RIGHT NOW are wearing ill-fitting undergarments. If your underwear is too tight, it can push everything right up and over.

Accentuate Your Assets: The old saying about flaunting it rings true, back or front side, show it off.

Form Fitting: Invest in a comfortable body shaper. This will also help with posture, which helps you look long and lean.

Step It Up: For guys, a Lift Kit can add up to 2 inches, while ladies can go for heels to help visually lengthen the look of their legs.

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