Confidence-boosting fashion readers look and feel their best

Make your wardrobe work harder with figure-flattering tricks to ensure you look and feel your best

Helen Prior, 53, and Jenny Henshaw, 60, swap neutrals for bold brights.

A fit-and-flare dress with a flirty full-circle skirt is a great option for disguising hips and thighs, while a dipped hem gives a flowing, lengthening effect.

Vibrant, graphic prints are an easy way to freshen up your look for summer.

Achieve the perfect hourglass silhouette with a sweeping V-neckline, nipped-in waist and voluminous skirt.

Helen Dress, £240, sizes 6-16, Karen Millen at Littlewoods. Shoes, £75, Dune Jenny Dress, £69, sizes 8-20, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams. Shoes, £195, LK Bennett. Necklace, £19.50, M&S. Watch, £109, Fossil