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Learn which bits to suck in and which parts to pop out to look like a Love Island star on holiday no matter what your size

We've enlisted the help of TV stylist Sharna Valentine to help you look your best

BEFORE getting envious of the Love Island contestants’ ­poolside parading, learn how you can look just as good on your summer holiday.

TV stylist SHARNA VALENTINE, assisted by size 12 model Emma, tells you which bits to suck in – and which parts to pop out.

We've got the best tips to make sure you look gorgeous in all your holiday snaps
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We've got the best tips to make sure you look gorgeous in all your holiday snapsCredit: Olivia West - The Sun

Cocktail o'clock

LACE-Up flat sandals may be on trend but they'll shorten your legs. Swap for heels for a longer look.Wedges are best as they are sturdier than stilettos, improve your posture and will make your legs look toned.

For a pic, turn your body slightly away from the camera and bend your front knee forward. Voila! This will give you curves you didn't know you had

Standing straight in front of the camera with your legs apart won't do you any favours
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Standing straight in front of the camera with your legs apart won't do you any favoursCredit: Olivia West - The Sun
Turn your body away from the camera will make for a much better shot
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Turn your body away from the camera will make for a much better shotCredit: Olivia West - The Sun

Rubber ring

INSTEAD of pressing your calves onto the ring, making them look bigger, stretch out your body and use the whole of the float to support you. Point your toes and lean back.

Don't press  your calves onto the ring as it makes them look bigger
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Don't press  your calves onto the ring as it makes them look biggerCredit: Olivia West - The Sun
Lean back and stretch your legs out for the best snap while in a rubber ring
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Lean back and stretch your legs out for the best snap while in a rubber ringCredit: Olivia West - The Sun

Reading on towel

IT may be comfortable to spread out while relaxing with a book but to look your best, lift up on your elbows.

It creates an arch in your back, which gives the illusion of a slimmer stomach. Kicking up one leg will make your pins look longer too.

It may be comfortable to spread out while relaxing with a book but it won't look good in photos
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It may be comfortable to spread out while relaxing with a book but it won't look good in photosCredit: Olivia West - The Sun
You'll look far more photogenic if you lift up on your elbows creating an arch in your back
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You'll look far more photogenic if you lift up on your elbows creating an arch in your backCredit: Olivia West - The Sun

Relaxing on a lilo

THEY’RE not the easiest to get on but once you do, lounge in style.

Instead of sitting up and squashing your stomach, lie back with your arms above your head. This will extend your middle, give great shape to your upper body and you’ll be comfy too.

Let the lilo support your weight and stretch your legs with pointed toes for full leg-lengthening effect.

Once you've managed to get on a lilo, sitting up can leave your stomach looking squashed
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Once you've managed to get on a lilo, sitting up can leave your stomach looking squashedCredit: Olivia West - The Sun
Lying back with your arms above your head will extend your middle, giving great shape to your upper body
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Lying back with your arms above your head will extend your middle, giving great shape to your upper bodyCredit: Olivia West - The Sun

Poolside selfie

YOU need a great angle and lots of natural light. Try shooting from above and at an arm’s length so your eyes and cleavage are the stars of the show.

You need a great angle and lots of natural light for a good poolside selfie
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 You need a great angle and lots of natural light for a good poolside selfieCredit: Olivia West - The Sun
Try shooting from above and at an arm’s length so your eyes and cleavage are the stars of the show
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Try shooting from above and at an arm’s length so your eyes and cleavage are the stars of the showCredit: Olivia West - The Sun

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Sun lounger

THERE is no better way to sunbathe but ensure you look your best on one. Sitting bolt upright will create rolls on even the slimmest of figures. So recline the head rest. Lie back to flatten your tummy and bend one knee to give tone and shape to legs.

Not only will your whole body be in the sun but you’ll look longer and leaner in a matter of seconds.

Sitting bolt upright on a sun lounger will create rolls on even the slimmest of figures
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Sitting bolt upright on a sun lounger will create rolls on even the slimmest of figuresCredit: Olivia West - The Sun
Lie back to flatten your tummy and bend one knee to give tone and shape to legs.
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