A smaller waist without heading to the gym or cinching yourself into a corset? It can be done. Click through to see our secret waist-whittling ways.

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Trick 1: Wear An All-Black Body-Con Ensemble
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A black and body-con outfit? This is THE ultimate waist-slimming trick. 

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Trick 2: Belt Your Jacket At Your Waist
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Don’t hide under a bulky coat or jacket. Try belting your outerwear to show off your waist instead; we promise you’ll like the results. 

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Trick 3: Tuck In Your Blouse
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Instead of leaving your blouse untucked, go for a more polished and flattering look. 

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Trick 4: Purchase A Wrap Dress
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This dress style perfectly ties at the waist for a minimizing and flattering look.

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Trick 5: Wear High-Waisted Pants
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This trick will not only make your waist look smaller, but high-waisted pants will also elongate your legs! 

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Trick 6: Invest In A Selection Of Pencil Skirts
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A sleek pencil skirt will do wonders by slenderizing your waist

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Trick 7: Add A Belt To Your Outfit
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Here’s an easy one: cinch your waist by adding a belt to your next outfit. 

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Trick 8: Tie Your Shirt Around Your Waist
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This is another unique and stylish way to accentuate and whittle your waist. Plus it’s casually cool and oh-so ‘90s—win, win!

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Trick 9: Try A Colorblock Dress With Side Panels
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The contrasting colors down the side of the dress will give the illusion of a slim hourglass figure! 

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Michelle Scanga
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