Follow the 12 simple fashion tips below and lose a few kilos instantly!

1. Focus on one color only

Monochromatic dressing (dressing in one color) makes anyone look taller, thinner and leaner.

2. Dark colors

It's a fact:

Darker colors make you look slimmer than lighter colors.

Black and blue for example, are great colors to use for an instant slimmer look.

3. Color Combos

When wearing multiple colors keep them close in intensity to each other. For example, dark blue and black . 4. Darker colors go at the bottom

At the bottom of your outfit, make use of darker colors this will give you an appearance of being taller and make your hips appear slimmer.

5. Heels

High heels with a thin sole automatically makes your legs look longer, you taller and slimmer as a consequence.

6. Legs

Legs will look longer and slimmer if you match your hoise to your shoes and skirts.

With a print skirt, use the main color to find hoise with a matching similar tone.

7. Hosiery

Always wear a neutral color hose or match your hosiery to the lighter color in the shoes and never do the opposite i.e. wear hoise that is darker than the lightest color in your footwear.

8. Don't bisect a fuller figure

Choose a longer jacket or blouse, and wear it untucked.

This will give a leaner look by taking attention away from your waist.

9. Heavy fabrics make you look bigger!

Never wear clothes made out of heavy fabrics, they will simply make you look fatter, so go for finer, silkier thinner fabrics.

10. Wear clothes that fit

Buy clothing that is not too small and fits you.

Don't try and be a size 14 if you are a size 16.

There are plenty of women who get hung up on size and simply try smaller sizes that hug and make them look bigger - go for the size you are not the size you would like to be.

By doing this you will actually look thinner and leaner

11. Vertical lines

Always make you look slimmer.

Single breasted jackets, stripes and ironed creases in trousers will visually slim your body by dividing it into vertical sections and the closer the lines are the leaner and slimmer your look will be.

12. Balance horizontal & vertical proportions

You will look instantly slimmer if you balance your vertical and horizontal proportions.

For example:

If you have a long body and short legs you can theoretically wear a short jacket; however, if you have a large breast your jacket should be at least hip length to deflect attention away from the bust area.

Wearing clothes that are in proportion to your figure will always make you look slimmer.

The above are simple tips but use them and you will find that you look slimmer leaner instantly.

In this series we will also look at a number of simple ways you make yourself look slimmer more stylish and sexier, by focusing on choosing the right clothes and accessories to help you look your best at all times.

Try the above and knock off a few kilos instantly!