The clothes:

OUTFIT 1

I like the look of pretty much everything Melissa selects for me but I’m particularly drawn to what looks like a long blue maxi dress. “Ooh, Alice Temperley,” says Melissa. She reveals that it’s actually a jumpsuit (right). “But it’s front-fastening so it’s not fiddly,” Melissa says quickly, seeing how consternated I am. I put it on and it’s fabulous, low cut so it hugs my breasts and my stomach but somehow makes me look slimmer than I am. 8/10

OUTFIT 2

Next up is a glittery sleeveless dress (left). It isn’t something I’d ever wear. I feel like an inflatable woman stuffed into chainmail. But Melissa says it looks great. By now I trust her on anything so I give in and tell her I might just wear it to a party. 4/10

STYLIST’S TIP

“if you don’t feel relaxed in a party dress, a great look is a white silk shirt, jeans and jacket.” >>