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By Paula Darnell, About.com

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Select Undergarments

You can achieve smoother lines under a pantsuit with a capri shaper.

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Once you know which outfit you’re going to be wearing, decide which undergarments you’ll need to smooth and slim you so that you’ll look your best. When you look slimmer, you'll look taller too.

Choices may be as simple as control-top panty hose and a full-coverage bra, but there are so many options in shapewear available now that you may want to check them out to see what works best for you.

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