It’s finally summer and I have a deluge of PR info coming my way, featuring pretty frocks and let’s face it you can’t resist a pretty frock even when you are a confirmed trouser wearer like me.

Thought I’d give you a quick steer visit www.foreverunique.co.uk for Stella McCartney look alikes… and remind you that the off the shoulder look is always flattering for curvy shoulders.  And I love the way the fabric skims the tummy and hips. Wear this with white fitted shorts and heels if you want more length hemline wise.

If you do fancy info about dressing your curves don’t forget to check out my curvaceous tips in the body shape e-books.

Imagine a garment that gives you absolute coverage from head to toe, flattering and voluminous drapery around hips and thighs and…top ‘on-trendness’.

Bet you didn’t think it would be the jumpsuit!

Frankly I can’t see why this plucky garment might hang around on the rails of M&S a moment longer as it ticks all my boxes. Great for curvy bodies, and tall shapes too. Wear a fitted Lycra vest underneath if you like a higher neckline.

At £55 and available till the end of June, I’m thinking it’s well worth a go when you are next in the highstreet.

While you’ve been baring it all to the hot sun, Ali our intrepid Wizard Jeans tester has refused to be parted from her new black full rise, straight leg jeans…even when the temperatures soared to boiling…and all so she could report back to us…what a woman. here’s what she has to say…

“I’ve been wearing Wizard Jeans and they are extremely comfortable and flattering.

I love the extra little touches – the contrast bright pink pocket linings, the gorgeous silver embroidery on the pocket and the matching denim drawstring bag to keep them in.

These jeans are very stretchy and soft but keep their shape well even after a couple of days wear.  The full rise means they fit on my natural waist – so no muffin top. I feel comfortable but with a noticeably smooth and defined stomach.

They look great for evening wear with a killer pair of heels but work well under my tunic tops too for a daytime look. (I’ve even worn them to work this week).

I’m a typical apple shape with a well rounded stomach but narrow hips and slim legs and I found I needed a smaller size than normal to really control my curves. There is still a little more excess fabric around the hips and thighs than I had hoped for and I am unable to get a really snug crease free fit on my thighs and hips while still fitting around the waist. However I think they still look good as they are and I particularly like the straight leg.”

Thanks Ali you can put your shorts back on and tan your legs now! Wizard Jeans www.wizardjeans.com.

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So the Wizard jeans will be tested over the next week, thank you for all your messages, now on to other figure fixing clothes.

Just came across this suede tunic top by Wallis and thought it would be good to discuss features on this…Yes it’s plain but look harder… the cut around arms is great for curvy bodies and may work well to disguise broad shoulders.

You would be right in thinking that  the medium high neckline might not be the first choice for ample chested women but this HUGE statement necklace by River Island does two things for women with curvaceous frontage.

1. creates the illusion of a lower neckline

2. works well to minimise a large bust by drawing the eyes  to the jewellery.

This is also a great shape to give a slender figure volume. The length will mean it needs to work over trousers…skinnies for those who like a directional look and classic trousers for those who don’t. The fit to your body is everything though so always try and then decide.

There will be more of these, but if you want a quick masterclass now in all the features you need to look for to suit your shape then an e-book written for your individual bodyshape will sort you out!