The latest fashion trends for your body shape.

The latest fashion trends are in your shops now, but will they suit your shape?

Well I’ve been working with them right the way through the spring – (and you can see all the latest fashion trends covered when you check out both catwalk and the high street channels from the home page, or tune into my second series of the Clothes Show starting this month on UKTV Style).

But for now I have picked five questions from my bursting e-mail post bag to show you just what I mean.

In the answers, as always we have created links to take you through to the site to buy the item and if you don’t see your question here, then check ‘ask Caryn’ I may have answered it in this month's letters.

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Here at 'how to look good' my mission is to empower you to make the right choices for your unique shape. Enjoy!

Question: “Hi Caryn
I love stripes but every time I wear them my friends tell me that I shouldn’t, as they say it makes my bust look bigger, I am a 34D cup. I don’t want to give up on stripes so is there a particular neckline or shape I could go for that will let me wear stripes still?"
Frustrated Suzy

Hi Suzy
I totally understand your frustration as stripes look fresh and are great for spring when you want to wear a bit of white. However there are certain fashion clauses to protect against image hick ups and yes your friends are right, as generally stripes across your bust (if you are already curvaceous) will make you look bigger.

However I do have a solution for you, Chevron stripes that curve downwards are great for streamlining your bust. The eye is drawn inwards towards the middle of your body, choose also a heart shape neckline and this will flatter your cleavage without making you look top heavy. This great dress from Additions catalogue is perfect for you and great for early summer bbq’s.

Additions stripe dress with belt
£39
Sizes 8-20
Blue/white

Top branded fashion at additions direct!  

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Question: “Dear Caryn
I love the white jeans that are everywhere at the moment and want to be able to wear them, but as I have big hips I don’t think I can. I am 46 and feel younger than I did at 30 so any suggestions? Thanks"
Caroline

Hi Caroline
White jeans are great for summer and fashionable without being too high fashion and come in skinny, straight and bootleg style, long or cropped. Yes you can wear them, you just need to be a bit clever and layer with a printed or brightly coloured wrap dress or tunic to cover your hips. I also think a shirt dress is great for dressing up or down and I have found this one in a longer length which also has a slight split at the front to show off more of your leg. Wear your jeans this way for ultimate sophistication and cool.

Boden
Long line shirt
Size 8-20
£55

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Question: "Hi Caryn
I have lost a lot of weight since the New Year and am looking forward to showing off my new body. I am off on hols next month but I am still flabby around the waist, as the benefit of exercise has not quite kicked in yet. Is there a miracle swimsuit to hold me in? "
Helen

Hi Helen
Yes there is and it is actually called Magic! The swimsuit has built in extra support so that is pulls you in and the ruched effect will also flatter your body shape. It is slightly more expensive than normal swimsuits but well worth it. Why not also invest in a brightly coloured sarong to wear around your hips, as this will also take the emphasis away from your stomach.

Have a well-deserved break.

Marks and Spencer
Magic wear wrap swimsuit
£49.50
Sizes 10-20

Marks and Spencer

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Question. “Dear Caryn
I’m six months pregnant with my first child and I have a friend’s 40th birthday party to go to next month. I feel like a balloon at the moment but obviously want to look my best at the party. I haven’t the time or the energy to go to the shops. I need your help. I am petite (5ft 1) and a size 14."
Sharon

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I would recommend you go for a darker colour as this will give you a slimmer silhouette, also go for an empire line which will help give you height and streamline your body. With a good bra you can do strapless to really make you feel glamourous and draw attention to your neck and shoulders, again helping to slim you down. If it is slightly chilly weather wear with a bright wrap.

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Chocolate dress
£40
Sizes 8-20

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Question. "I am looking for a shift dress that I can wear to work and also out in the evenings. Have you seen anything around? I don’t want a plain colour but also don’t want any of the bold prints, as they are too much for my office. I also don’t like the tops of my arms and get fed up always wearing a cardigan. "
Harry

Hi Harry
Shift dresses are everywhere this season and have been updated with 3⁄4 sleeves. You are right to avoid bright colours for the office and chose instead a softer print such as the one shown. Pick a pair of soft grey footless tights or black skinny trousers to give you extra coverage if you need it. You can wear easily wear it to work with a pair of pumps and then team with heels for the evening. Effortless fashion.

Marks and Spencer
£39.50
Size 10-18

Marks and Spencer

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