50 ways to look good naked

Stripping, according to the latest issue of Tatler, is now part of a lady's education, with London's poshest sex shop, Coco de Mer, charging almost £500 for a day's tuition. Which is great if you have a body like Kate Moss's, seen in Ibiza this week with an obscenely flat postbaby stomach.

Most of us - men and women - find it hard enough to strip down to our swimming costumes to sprint between the sunbed and the pool. So how do you look great naked? Here some of the world's top photographers, make-up artists, models, strippers and actors reveal the top 50 tricks for looking beautiful in the buff.

Stripping

Now the smartest new way to display a half-decent body, the first law of stripping involves no special skills - always make a big entrance.

Imitate the prow of a ship: stand tall, pull back your shoulders and push out your chest, to lengthen thighs and buttocks.

Remind yourself that life is a catwalk and apply the rules for strolling on the beach, then relax just a little for a hip-swaying swank.

Put on your favourite tune to find your groove.

Plan your routine, work out which clothes slide off easily, and if you can, have a quick run-through.

Once the strip begins, take centre stage and really dominate your spot.

Male strippers recommend a spritz of glycerine to give your muscles an enticing glow.

Eye contact equals sex appeal.

Smile. If he's looking at your face, the rest of you is in softer focus.

At the beach

Buy a bikini top one size too small for an instant boob lift.

Crotch-crushing trunks do no man any favours. Bigger trunks, in dark colours or bright floral prints, will accentuate your assets.

Good posture takes off pounds. Hold your head high and sashay, putting one foot in front of the other.

Pack high-heeled sandals to elongate your body.

Drenched locks are a quick-fix to add instant sex appeal.

Stray hair growth on backs, bums, and bikini lines, should be attended to before you step near the beach.

Fake tan is nothing to be ashamed of. It draws a veil over cellulite and achieves a leaner line.

Men can take tanning technology even further. Innovations include a sunbathing abs suit, which can be worn on a sunbed - the shading gives the impression of muscle definition.

There's no need to leave the jewellery at home. Body piercing isn't for the squeamish, but it can added sparkle to draw attention away from your weak spots.

Whip off your clothes during what photographers call "the magic hour" - up to sunset.

Strike a pose

If you're being photographed, give yourself an instant waist: stand straight, then twist your torso round 45 degrees.

The rule of standing well for men is to square up to the camera with a wide-legged stance.

Sitting pretty when you're in the nude is a challenge for everyone. A more graceful feminine line is easy to achieve - just point your toes.

Men have a hard time looking good naked, sitting down. They should listen to Eminem: please stand up.

However trim you are, always breathe in.

In the bedroom

A glistening skin, fresh out of the shower, is irresistible.

Lighting is everything. If you can't give your lover soft-focus contact lenses, dim the lights.

Backlight yourself to a svelter body. At night, leave the lights on in the corridor. When you walk in, your silhouette will be framed by a halo that shaves off lumps and bumps. During the day, stand in front of a window.

Don't neglect the scenery. A cluttered dirty room is unattractive, however good you look.

Big pants just underline what you're trying to hide, so women should go for pretty briefs, with interesting textures and detailing to keep him looking at what matters.

Who can forget Shell in Big Brother.

Lifestyle

From yellow teeth to a screwedup metabolism, smoking is the worst way to try and keep slim.

Drink your way gorgeous by sipping lots of water, preferably two litres a day. If it's at room temperature, it's more easily absorbed by your body.

Watch what you eat.

Too much beer isn't good for you. Unless you wear it on your hair. Some models swear by it for a shiny, full-bodied mop.

running with only a scarf and a lawnmower to cover her modesty? Accessories, however bizarre, draw the eye away from a multitude of sins.

Airbrush yourself

For longer legs, apply highlighter a shade lighter than your skin tone and paint a stripe down the front of your legs. Blend in the edges.

Cold teabags really do reduce eye puffiness in minutes.

The Paul Newman, as it's known, is the scalpel-free facelift. Be brave and fill a basin with cold water and ice. Plunge in your face for as long as you can stand and presto! You've had a home Botox.

Three words for gleaming skin: exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate.

And here's one more. Moisturiser.

Photographers airbrush most of their pictures, whitening teeth and eyes. Try this at home, using special toothpaste and eye drops.

Men, want to look more chiselled? Try letting your beard grow a day then shave the neck, leaving a dark stubble line to give the impression of a manly jaw.

War paint

Make-up artists secretly swear by cheap cosmetics. They contain more oil and tend to melt, giving a younger, glowing look.

J-Lo's lips are as attractive as her celebrated rear. Her key beauty secret is lip gloss.

When going out, apply a spot of shimmer to your shoulders or cleavage.

For a man whose six-pack is looking wan, a dab of blusher in the right places will bring it out of the shade. A cleavage never suffered from extra shading either.

A decent manicure will give you that final polish.

Good grooming

Keep trim all over. If you're considering a G-string, take a deep breath and go for a Brazilian wax.

Men get to suffer too with the new "Sunga wax", named by the J sisters (who invented the Brazilian) after the itsy-bitsy swimming trunks worn in Rio.

Keep your pubic hair trim and it will enhance your vital assets.

The universal secret

Every expert in the beauty business agrees that there is one failsafe rule for looking good. It's confidence. And how do you feel more confident? Just take your clothes off more often.

50 Ways to Look Great Naked is on Channel Five on Monday at

10.40pm.