Figure out what suits you.

Which of autumn’s key shapes will be best for you?

Pencil skirts
If you’re not feeling up to exposing loads of leg you’ll be happy to know that while the mini is still a key item in this autumn’s collections, the pencil skirt is making a comeback. But who will these ultra-glamorous items suit best? If you’re curvy, with a small waist, a pencil skirt can look great – and even better if you team it up with a wide belt to show off your svelte middle. A very feminine look.

The masculine look
Models have been strutting the catwalks in mannish trousers, jackets and suits this season – but would the masculine look suit you? It depends a lot on what trousers you choose to wear with your jacket. Not surprisingly, slim cigarette pants look best on people who have long slim legs, though not if you’re over-endowed in the bum department, while wide-legged trousers can be more flattering for thicker legs and pear shapes. Jacket-wise, avoid longer lengths or shortie jackets if you’re a pear.

The little black dress
LBDs are in this season – something that will delight many fashion fans – as they’re great for day and evening wear, and they’re so slimming. But do they flatter everyone? It really depends on choosing a shape that will suit you. Wraps are perfect if you’re curvy and can give you shape if you’re not, while V-necks can be great if you’ve got an hourglass figure.