Ever stood in front of a mirror, armed with a new outfit, only to think, “Hmm, is this really me?” Well, you’re not alone.

Belts should be worn on your hips. Try a tailored cotton dress worn over loose straight-leg trousers, above left, to create the illusion of a long torso, perfect as cooling summerwear. Loose but ...

If you have a rectangle-shaped body, you know the struggle - finding clothes that add definition in all the right places ...

You should understand your body and dress in a way that fits your body type ... might look awkward on another simply because of body shape. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought ...

Diagonal stripes, like this dress form Precis Petite above right ... Faded patches on jeans will give the illusion of shape to your legs and low-waisted, skinny-fit jeans will emphasise your ...