If you must want to hide your belly pooch, here are some ways to achieve a smaller belly: Choose loose clothes over tight ones. Loose clothes give the illusion of a fit, covered body. While it won’t as effective as losing it, at least this gives the onlookers the benefit of a doubt. You might have a pooch, you might not. Wink, wink. Pay attention to clothes with vertical stripes. Vertical stripes slim down your figure. It guides the eyes to skim through your whole figure without pausing in the stomach area. Choose clothes a little longer than the knees or a maxi length. Clothes in this length hide a belly well. It elongates your body as well as hiding your tummy. Use one color blouses and pants (monochromatic). Monochromatic clothes are a good investment for hiding big bellies. These clothes look elegant and expensive. They also take unwanted attention from onlookers away from your stomach. Wear dark and solid-colored clothes from top to bottom. Dark colored-clothes work well in hiding big bellies as well. Dark colors have a way of making you look slim, streamlined, and toned. Wear loose tops, t-shirts, and tunics. Tops are also a convenient way to lose the attention of your belly. It gives you a relaxed, comfortable silhouette and covers your stomach well. Wear skirts. Skirts can also hide a big tummy. Skirts were my favorite go-to-style when I did not want attention to my stomach when I gave birth. To do this, tuck your shirt in your stomach and viola, your stomach disappears. Wear cardigans. Cardigans are also a smart way to hide your stomach. It doesn’t only make you feel comfy, it can also add more style to your ensemble.