Here are some guidelines for each shape:

X BODY SHAPE

• Wrap dresses

• Fitted jackets and tops with peplums

• Pencil skirts which follow your natural curve

• Bootleg pants and jeans

A BODY SHAPE

• Cardigans, cropped jackets and boat necked t-shirts with horizontal stripes

• Three-quarter sleeves, wide scoop necks and one shoulder tops

• Dark coloured pants, bootcut and straight leg

• Draw the eye upwards with bright coloured embellished tops with detail on the shoulders

I BODY SHAPE

• Add details at the waistline

• Wear fabric which has some weight and volume to it

• Lots of fabric, layers and frills

• You can wear most styles and be adventurous with fashion

8 BODY SHAPE

• Fabrics which drape but don’t cling

• Skirts and trousers straight or tapered to narrow the figure

• Peplums in jackets and tops

• Slim, flat front trousers with a slight flare, straight or bootcut

H BODY SHAPE

• Tunic tops and dresses

• Empire waistlines or anything high-waisted

• Scoop and sweetheart necklines and any detail around the neck to draw attention upwards

• Feminine flowing pants and skirts

V BODY SHAPE

• Wide leg pants or long skirts, flowing or full bodied to add volume

• Embellished shoes which will call attention to your feet

• Keep jewellery minimal on top and accessorise with rings and bangles

• Wear darker colours on top and lighter colours on the bottom half

O BODY SHAPE

• Structured blazers and jackets which have angles and lines across your body

• Cowl necklines and asymmetrical hemlines

• Slimline, straight leg or boot cut pants or jeans

• Dresses with ruching or gathering can hide a tummy and create an hourglass fit

Every BODY has attractive features and it is all about highlighting yours. Once you know which areas you want to focus on you can have fun with fashion and develop your own unique style to bring out the best in YOU.