I am completely done with it, and I really mean completely done with diets. Damn it, I've been doing nothing else since I was 14. Name a diet and I've done it. Name a pill, powder, liposuction, massages, juice fasting, the whole shebang: done it all. And now, I swear, I'm at an age where I'm going to accept it, yes! I wasn't born with long slender runway legs; I would have preferred a cup A, okay maybe B (instead of fucking cup D), and I refuse to hang on machines to get those flabby underarms in shape. I'm going to do it completely differently. Looking good, slim, and at your best has a lot to do with how you dress. Making thoughtful choices, being less impulsive. These are the tips I repeat to myself as a daily mantra.

* I know moments when I refuse to buy a certain piece of clothing because the size on the label doesn't please me. Too often I've come home with something that would have fit much better in a larger size. Remember that the function of a label is to provide you with information and is not a value judgment. So buy what fits and not the size you hope to be.

* Look for a good tailor. I sometimes try to fiddle with things myself, but with a good tailor, it's just a bit easier to look at yourself in the mirror to assess the right changes.

* Wear something that highlights your waist . A simple tip that makes you look instantly slimmer.

* A common mistake is that women think oversized clothing makes you look slimmer. If you buy something that looks like a tent, you'll look like a tent. Rather buy clothing that follows the natural lines of your body.

* Choose the right neckline. A nice V-neck can make you look a few kilos slimmer. It creates an optical longer vertical line. Especially for women with larger breasts, this is a recommendation.

* Don't be tempted by cheerful patterns and vibrant colors because nothing is more slimming than black or a similarly dark color. If you really want to wear color, find it in your choice of accessories.

* Choose your bra wisely. If you wear a good cup (with good support), you can quickly achieve a slimmer silhouette. Go to a store with specialized staff. Really, it's worth it. Moreover, your breasts are subject to change, so try to check at least twice a year if you need a refresh.

* Invest in accessories. By choosing certain accessories, you can easily and quickly achieve the look you have in mind. Accessories can draw attention to a specific point so that you distract from parts you prefer not to highlight. A long necklace, for example, creates length.

* Pay attention to your posture and always try to straighten your back. This straightens your shoulders and automatically pulls in your stomach. Really, you look more positive at first and secondly, slimmer by kilos.

* Do like Kate (Middleton) and wear shoes in the tone of your skin. The match of skin tone and shoes gives the illusion that your legs look longer. This season, there are many shoes in beautiful tank colors (like cognac brown) that look great with your brown (just wait a bit) legs.