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Dress for your shape this Autumn

Designer High Street highlights the best way to enhance your shape by wearing the latest trends for Autumn and Winter 2007.

Petite - Look for fitted clothes that will not overpower you. Avoid oversized knits instead go for thin fitted or cropped cardigans or jumpers with delicate details. Lengthen short legs by wearing the same skirt, tights and shoes and add extra height by wearing this seasons platform soled shoes or boots. If wearing a belt stick to the same colour as your outfit to avoid cutting your body in half as this will make you apear shorter. Short or fitted jackets will look great on you so take advantage of this seasons tailored, military and biker style jackets. Opt for pencil skirts rather than flaring or A line skirt which could make you look shorter.

Tall - You can look great in this seasons chunky oversized knits teamed with flared jeans as seen on Kate Moss. You can also look elegant puffball skirts and glamouress long dresses. Cinch outfits in at the waist with a wide coloured belt to update your current wardrobe. Keep really warm with full length military style coats or puffa jackets.

Curvy - This seasons ladylike and tailored trends were made for you. Make the most of your curves by cinching dresses coats and tops in at the waist with a belt. Pencil skirts will also really suit your shape. Add height with ankle boots or court shoes and create a sleek a lean silloutte in layers of black. Always opt for fitted or tailored clothes instead of baggy or oversized and use accessories to draw attention to your assets.

Pear Shaped - Balance out a shapely lower body with boot leg trousers or a fish tail pencil skirt and a top with horzontal stripes. Also wear a push up bra to bring everything into proportion. Wear bright block colours on your top half and stick to dark colours on your botton half, if you want to draw attention away from your hips and legs. Boot cut trousers and ankle boots will elongate your lower half.

Athletic - Give yourself shape by wearing fit and flared tailored jackets and coats. Your figure will look great in the skinny jeans that look to be around for many seasons yet. You can also get away with wearing some of this seasons more body con styles. For added clevage opt for a push up bra and also give yourself a defined waist using this seasons must have accessory the belt.

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