One of the world’s best feelings is to find that perfect piece of clothing that immediately is the right one when you put it on. This one shirt, pair of jeans, or dress could help make you feel like a million bucks, help you land that date, and improve your image.

On the inverse, self-consciousness can be preventing you from truly feeling happy in any clothing you wear, which makes you a lot more susceptible to body image problems and feeling bad about yourself. Being self-conscious about your physical image may prevent you from buying that nice shirt. There’s a lot of issues when it comes to feeling good about yourself, so it’s only natural.

Even if you feel like your body image problems are unfixable (which is untrue), you can still find plenty of ways to dress well. Being self-conscious shouldn’t stop you from dressing great, so here are six easy ways to make your wardrobe friendly to all body types and conditions.

Consider compression shirts.

This one is for all the guys out there dealing with a little bit of unwanted fat. There are plenty of areas on the body that can get some fat deposits – the butt, belly, and legs are particular areas where it’s stored, but the condition of gynecomastia in men is another area that causes self-consciousness. This condition is the increase of fat deposits around the nipple or breast area of men, which causes what’s colloquially known as man boobs. Finding good confidence body wear and compression shirts for gynecomastia problems is easier now than ever. These shirts can help you hide it, while still allowing you to look stylish in anything, even tight clothes.

Vertical stripes over horizontal.

In more universal fashion needs, there’s a good trick of the eye that can help anyone appear slimmer. Going for vertical stripes instead of horizontal makes someone look thinner because the vertical stripes create a taller appearance with your clothing. This is good for women who want to find a flattering dress. It’s also great for finding a suit that looks good even if you feel you’re a little heavier than you ought to be. Some simple vertical lines, like pinstripes, can do your body shape justice. Not to mention, vertical lines on clothing look much more visually appealing than horizontal ones, anyway.

Black is slimming.

Another piece of advice for finding sharp-looking clothing is to always bet on black. Black clothing has an amazing effect on how you look and can make you look slimmer than ever. Not only does it trick the eye into creating a smaller you due to the lack of true definition in the details, but it’s also incredibly easy to pair anything with black clothing. A black shirt, sweater, coat, or pair of pants can match with anything you combine it with, making it easy to help with self-consciousness for your clothing options in two ways. The first is that you can slim down, and the second is that you can still rock some stylish pieces.

Use a statement piece to draw attention away.

If you have something like gynecomastia or noticeable areas of fat deposits, it can be in your best interest to find statement pieces that draw attention away from those areas of your body. Statement pieces are one extra-special part of your outfit that warrants more attention than others. Good statement pieces can be a nice coat/blazer, a belt, a watch, or commonly, shoes. These pieces are great for people who need something to spice up their outfit or wardrobe, but don’t want to splurge on full outfit overhauls. These statement pieces can be more expensive because even when combined with cheaper clothing, they draw all attention to them. This is a good way to divert people’s gaze from your insecurities.

Simple tones are flattering.

Black clothing is good for making your body look slimmer, but it’s far from the only color or tone that you want to build a wardrobe around. Other good options include neutral tones that can also be flattering, and work well as a sophisticated and professional clothing color palette. Neutral tones like burgundy, tan, beige, grey, or white, among others, are universal colors as well that can work with a wide range of clothing options that can help you put together a really snazzy-looking outfit quite easily. The best part about neutral tones is that they are soft, so they can act slimming, too. Neutral tones never go out of style, and they work best in fall/winter, which makes it a perfect time to start adding them to your wardrobe to help make a self-conscious-proof set of clothing.

Use layering to your advantage.

Another good universal fashion tip to know is how to layer. Layering clothing means using more than one piece to make an outfit, usually with tops. A shirt, funny t-shirt, cardigan, and light coat combination is a good way to create depth with your outfit, and helps you cover up anything you don’t want people seeing. Not only does it help if you might be a little self-conscious about your body, but it also looks terrific. Layering also allows you to tailor your look to different weather conditions and events, making it a practical yet stylish choice. For instance, easy summer outfit ideas often involve pairing a breezy tank top with a lightweight kimono or denim jacket, giving you options to adapt as the temperature changes throughout the day. Experimenting with textures, colors, and patterns in your layers can elevate a simple ensemble and highlight your personal style effortlessly.

Get clothes tailored or custom fit when possible.

Tailoring clothing or getting it custom fit is definitely more costly, but it also lets you get clothing that actually fits your body. Whether it’s a weight concern, fat distribution, different-sized legs, or any kind of body image issue you struggle with when it comes to your clothing, custom fit and tailored clothing will fit your body as snugly as possible, without highlighting anything you don’t want. You don’t want clothing to look too baggy because that seems lazy, and too tight might be uncomfortable or unflattering, but tailoring clothing can make it just right for you.

There are many problems we can face when it comes to body image issues, and unfortunately, clothing can really highlight them. Thankfully, with these seven easy tips, you can find clothing options to help you look and feel amazing.