THE SHORTER THE SKIRT, THE TINIER THE BAG

EVERy woman knows the importance of matching her bag to her outfit — but Rachel takes accessorising to a whole new scientific level.

According to the Countdown star’s dress rules, it seems that the shorter the skirt, the smaller the bag.

if she’s wearing a sleek and skimpy number — such as this cut-out black geometric dress (far right) for the Player of the year awards in Manchester last year — she opts for a teensy-tiny clutch.

in March, while attending an awards ceremony and wearing a knee-length blue lace dress — uncharacteristically long for mini skirtloving Rachel — she chose a clutch bag so large it resembled a holdall.

By keeping the two neatly in proportion, the star ensures her bottom half doesn’t look bulky.

While a big bag balances out the fabric in a longer skirt, a palm-sized purse keeps her silhouette looking neat and chic in clingier attire. simple, when you know how.