Best costume for apple shape

My friend has bought a lovely red costume, but now she's very self-conscious about her middle.

We've got her a body stocking which solves her slight belly bulge, but she feels she looks far too straight-up-and-down (the skirt is a straight lycra sheath with a high split). Any ideas how to help her look like she's got a waist?

I don't have any ideas because she's the opposite of me. I'd kill to have her long legs and she'd love to have my curves - I guess we're never happy!
 
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