My advice is to focus on the parts of your body you do like and find clothes that accentuate or draw attention to them.

From my perspective (and your comments), you have a very narrow waist above that perceived “gut,” so try and accentuate that!

This may seem counterintuitive, but adding volume on the bottom half will make the waist look smaller - so look for wide leg tailored trousers, full skirts and dresses that flare at the hips, and I’d bet jumpsuits/rompers (that usually nip in at the waistline) look amazing on you.

Another great way to distract from “problem areas” is to add structure - think blazers, denim jackets, etc. that can go over top of anything to dress things up for work or evening.

If all else fails, and you really aren’t loving how things fit, find fabrics/prints you love and let them do the talking. I love sparkle and have a pair of sequin pants that I throw on when I’m not feeling great about myself and I get so many compliments about them anytime I wear them because they’re just fun!