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There are so many fashion silhouettes to choose from this season, you are sure to settle on one which really suits your shape. With vintage styles still going strong, there are fifties full skirts and seventies long lines, sixties minis and eighties shoulders. Dressing to suit your figure can make the world of difference, so where to start?
The best thing to do is to try on everything in your wardrobe, take a good hard look in the mirror or even better, take photos of yourself and decide what works for you and what doesn’t. An easier, but just as effective option is to go through your Facebook pictures, looking at pictures from the past can give you a better perspective. Just remember what worked this time last year might not suit you again this season.
Long and Lean
The long and lean silhouette is so NOW. For summer it was all about the floor length skirt, but to update for autumn try a tunic and straight trousers. This style will skim over apple shapes but don’t be afraid to add a belt if you want to emphasise your waist. It will look particularly striking on tall frames.
Cocoon
A very autumnal look for when you literally wish to cocoon yourself away. Follow Jil Sander’s lead with a simple block coloured tunic dress in the classic cocoon shape. The extra volume to your waist is guaranteed to make your legs look super slim, especially when worn with heels. Wear with block coloured accessorises.
Hourglass
Thanks to the vintage/Mad Men influences of previous seasons the ladylike hourglass silhouette is bang on trend, and hugely flattering. Everyone can fake some killer curves with the perfect outfit. A pencil skirt will cling in all the right places and a skinny belt is the modern way to cinch the waist.
