|Avoid any horizontal stripes if your weight is higher. This puts emphasis on how wide your body is, making it look even wider. Instead, pick a pattern that is linear or vertical which can make you look thinner.

|Pay attention to sizes. This means that, no matter what it is, you need to try it on before buying it. Today's sizes aren't based on any standard measurements. Some brands have very different sizes from one another. If you want to buy clothing online, be sure to locate the sizing chart. Also look into their return policy.

|When wearing sheer clothes, make sure the sheer parts are in the right areas. Make sure that you remain classy at all times, and cover your private areas.

|Buy a lot of basics. Target items that are always in fashion, yet work with other styles as well. A basic black dress or blazer can be worn year after year.

|Sheer clothing can be sexy, but it is important that it is not too sheer. Wearing something that is too sheer, particularly in private areas, will make you look trashy more than it will make you look classy.