Opt for deeper colours: Dark colours are known to hide or work over problem areas and make sure to flatter your body even more. So, while choosing a dress try to opt for deeper colours such as emeralds, blacks and navy blues. And black just so happens to be the most flattering colour ever so never say no to black.

Vertical stripes have been known to create the illusion of height by guiding the eyes through the length of the body. This, in turn, draws attention from the width of your body and gives you visual length, thus making you look slimmer. Plus, they also look really chic and classy so it's a win-win situation.

Ok, so it's hardly a secret how much shapewear actually helps shape your body. If you invest in a good quality shapewear it could potentially make a lot of difference to your look. Not only will it help you look slimmer it will give your overall attire a cleaner look. Since there are a ton of varieties available in the market, choose the one which best flatters your body.

Shrugs are so in right now. And they really help hide your problem areas. So, try throwing a shrug over your dress to not only achieve a slimmer look but to make it a perfect team with your attire. Also, if you think that shrugs aren't really your thing you could just as easily invest in summer blazers or jackets because they'll look just as cool.

Like we mentioned earlier, with height comes the illusion of thinness. So, yes, of course, if you team your dress with a pair of nice heels it will make a lot of difference to your posture. Heels accentuate the legs making them look longer while making you look slimmer. If you're not a pencil heel person you could opt for wedge heels or block heels because comfort comes first.