The key is to wear clothes that are loose around your tummy, and tight around your waist as opposed to wearing clothes that are tight all over. You'll feel more comfortable this way and your waist will be accentuated. Vertical stripes are also very slimming as they elongate your figure – and stripes are very in this season! I've also found that a healthy tan does wonders for any outfit and body type, and it makes us feel more confident when we have to show some skin!