Beautiful Butterfly

As a beautiful butterfly you will have fabulous breasts, a derriere to be proud of and thighs to match. To find clothes that allow you to make the most of your gorgeous figure follow our guide below and say goodbye to your former caterpillar!

Jackets

Single breasted will be the most flattering jacket shape for you, make sure that it buttons up below your breasts as this will make your overall top half seem smaller. To lengthen your top half, wear jackets that finish just below your tummy and go for lapels that are narrow – this will break up the line of your bust.

Tops

Don't hide your fabulous bust, show it off in wide v-neck tops as this will give your bust a great shape without revealing too much! Wrap tops are another winner – they will pull you in at the waist and cover your bust – pair this with a little cami underneath to add colour.

Dresses

A classic wrap dress will give you that flattering v-neck line as well as show off your waist, make sure that the material is not too clingy though – go for chiffons and cottons to allow the dress to glide over your sumptuous shape! Empire lines are also a great shape for you – this neckline will give you an air of elegance –showing off your bust and skimming over the rest of your body.

Skirts

Celebrate your shape by wearing skirts that show off your lovely bottom and thighs – choose skirts that are fitted but flare out at the bottom – this will create movement and give you a certain swagger to your walk – go on strut your stuff!

Trousers

Go for a straight leg that falls from the hips as this will elongate your body. Go for a slightly higher waistband as this will allow your trousers to sit on the most flattering part of your body.

Jeans

Look for jeans that have a curved waistband and have a wide leg which falls straight from your hip. Also choose a dark wash as this will disguise any lumps and bumps.

Top tip for Beautiful Butterflies: To slim down your wider pants and emphasise your assets choose monochromatic outfits as the use of one colour will create an overall impression of length.

Famous Beautiful Butterflies: Oprah Winfrey, Tyra banks, Mariah Carey

Perfect Pear

You have the most popular shape amongst UK women and a firm favourite of the opposite sex! You have curvaceous hips and thighs and your shoulders and waist are in perfect proportion to each other. Remember don't shy away from your curves embrace them! Below we have given you ideas as to how to flaunt what you've got!

Jackets

As your top half is smaller than your bottom, the trick is to try and balance out your top half. You can achieve this with your jackets by going for single breasted jackets with wide lapels – this will draw attention to your waist and will give the appearance of your hips being in line with the rest of your body.

Tops

Go for bold patterns and interesting textures on your top half as you want to draw attention to your most slender area. V-necks are a great neckline for you perfect pears as they will emphasise your shoulders and chest. Remember your tops should finish at the end of your hips so that your itsy bitsy waist is shown off as much as possible!

Dresses

Empire line dresses are a fab shape for you pears this is because they drop just below your chest allowing the dress to glide effortlessly over the rest of your figure creating an even slender looking you!

Skirts

A-line skirts or asymmetric hems will break up the line of your body and create a slender illusion for those divine hips of yours.

Trousers

A straight leg trouser that falls straight from your hips and are slightly loose will give your bottom half a sexy slender look. Trousers with a slightly higher waistband are also a good choice for you but make sure that the waistband finishes towards the top of your hips.

Jeans

Jeans with a slight bootcut will help to balance out your hips, straight leg and boyfriend jeans will also look incredibly flattering on your little tushy!

Top tip for Perfect Pears: On your top half go for tops that focus the eye to your upper body with beautiful necklines, patterns and striking colours

Famous Perfect Pears: Jennifer Lopez, Mischa Barton, Sandra Bullock

Classic Column

If you're a classic column your straight up and down figure is the envy of all of your friends. Most styles look fab on you but there are times when you may want to give your figure that extra oomph – look below to see how this is possible!

Jackets

Try and create emphasis around your shoulders and waist area with jackets. A jacket that cinches in at the waist helps create the illusion of a waist, and a jacket with rouching detail or a slight puff on the shoulder can prevent you from looking too narrow. Another great trick is to choose a jacket that has pockets on – pockets can create bulk where there is none, i.e. a jacket with breast pockets will enhance what you already have up there!

Tops

As a classic column you have a wealth of different style tops to choose from – you lucky thing! Puff, cap and three-quarter length sleeves are all great for you. So are tops with front detailing such as ruffles or pussy bows as these will all give your chest that extra 'summin summin'. Also try using a belt wherever you can to help define that waist and by choosing

Dresses

Look out for bias cut dresses as these will create a much desired curved shape to your body. The same for tops applies here – look for dresses with those extra details on such as ruffles , rouching, draping and waistbands.

Skirts

Being the lucky classic column that you are you can really play around with the type of skirts you wear. Go for volume in the form of a tiered skirt, show of your perfect pins with a mini or create curves with a tight pencil skirt.

Trousers

Wide leg trousers will look great on your slender figure, look out for pleats, pockets and turn ups to create added interest to your bottom half.

Jeans

Classic Column show your fab legs off in a pair of skinny jeans. Also look out for jeans that have fading and whiskering around the thighs as this will give the impression of added curves.

Top tip for Classic Columns: To give yourself more shape use lots of detail and pattern on those areas you want to give a little more 'o la la' to.

Famous classic columns: Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Bilson

Comely Cone

You're the ultimate catwalk diva as you share the typical body shape of a supermodel! This shape is one of the more unusual shapes to have. You have proportionally broad shoulders, a large bust but a slender torso and narrow hips. As with all shapes you need to balance your clothes with your body, this can be done by softening those shoulders and giving you some more curves!

Jackets

Stick to single breasted jackets that are fitted, any other type of jacket would just swamp you! Pocket detailing at the hips can give interest to the lower part of your body.

Tops

So many tops will suit the comely cone shape. Some of the best ones are asymmetric tops and longer tops that have detail at the bottom (i.e. prints) which will balance the upper width of your upper body and draw the eye down.

Dresses

You can experiment with volume on the bottom half of your dresses – go for dresses with tiers, layers and underskirts. A-line, fluted or asymmetrical also work well.

Skirts

The same rules apply for skirts as dresses – balance out that bottom half by going for voluminous skirts – try puff balls, tulip and skater skirts. Pockets, embellishment and other detailing will look fab too while adding a little bulk to balance out that torso.

Trousers

Go for wide leg trousers as these will help draw attention to your bottom half. Having the great waist that you do you can choose between trousers with either a hipster waist or a high waist. Heavier fabrics such as wool and tweed will suit your slender frame and make you derriere look delightful!

Jeans

Whilst other shapes may find high-waisted jeans difficult to wear you look hot hot hot in a pair of high waisted jeans as these will give emphasis to your waist and bum! But if high waisted is not for you try a boyfriend jean as these will look great on your slender frame.

Top tip for Comely Cones: By wearing dark colours on the top and lighter colours on the bottom you can create the illusion of a bigger bottom half and therefore hey presto, creates proportion!

Famous Comely Cones: Victoria Beckham, Liz Hurley, Naomi Campbell.

Hola Hour Glass

Congratulations! You are blessed with the most sought after body shape. With your ample bosoms, teeny waist and curvaceous hips you're certainly a vision to behold. But even with a figure like yours it can be hard to find clothes that fit you perfectly. Never fear – below you will find advice that will help compliment your beautiful figure as well as enhance what your mamma gave you!

Jackets

Look for a single breasted jacket that will nip you in at the waist and doesn't go any longer than your tummy – you don't want to hide your figure away! Also be daring and match with a more feminine top underneath – like a little silk chemise, this will give a softer look to a more masculine jacket.

Tops

Structure is key to your shape and there are plenty of tops out there that will compliment you. Look for tops that are fitted in the chest area down as these will be a great way to show off your bosoms! Wrap tops are also a great style for you – the ties will winch in your waist, the v-neck will give your chest area shape without it taking over – and the skirt of the top covers the tummy without clinging!

Dresses

Dresses are your best friend hourglass! You want a fitted top half to give shape to your lovely chest, a belted waist to pull you in and a full skirt with pleats or gathers to give you that ultra feminine look. Go for a variety of necklines such as halter-neck, scoop or sweetheart.

Skirts

Go for a fitted high waisted skirt that flares out at the bottom– this will show off your beautiful curves whilst skimming over your thighs. Pencil skirts are also great either for the office or dressed up with a glitzy top for a sexy evening outfit. A full skirt is another fab option – as with dresses, look for skirts with pleats and gathers that will give volume to your bottom half.

Trousers

Wide leg trousers and front flared trousers are a great shape for you as these will balance out your bottom half with your chest. Go for high waisted – you can get away with this hour glass as the high waist will draw emphasise to your slender upper body.

Jeans

Go for a curved waistband that is higher at the back as this will allow more coverage of your bottom area, a straight leg is also a fab shape as it will give you the appearance of longer legs.

Top tips for Hola Hour Glasses: Remember to emphasise your curves by using cunningly placed belts to accentuate your slim waist.

Famous Hola Hour Glasses: Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and Nigela Lawson.

Adorable Apple

Apple you have a set of pins women would kill for but find it hard to add curves to your body. But see below and you will discover how you can make the most of your luscious legs and flatter your amazing apple figure!

Jackets

An easy way to give you shape is through a great structured jacket. Always go for a single-breasted jacket – avoid double breasted at all costs as this will only add bulk to your body. Look for jackets that button up underneath your chest area as this will nip you in and create the illusion of a little waist.

Tops

V-neck and scoop neck tops are great for you apples – these will allow you to show a little bit of chest off which will break up your torso and create a slimmer shape. Structured tops will also work wonders for you – look for ones with a waistband these will bring you in at the waist and skim over the rest of your body.

Dresses

Empire line and wrap dresses are the ones for you. An empire line will help lengthen your body and glide over the rest of your figure and a wrap dress will show off that fabulous chest of yours without clinging to the rest of your body. Go for something a little bit shorter – we want to see those lovely limbs of yours!

Skirts

As you are wanting to balance out your bottom half opt for A-line or softly-flared skirts. But be careful of length – short a-line or flared skirts will only make you look stumpy, by opting for a knee-length version this will elongate your figure and make you look slimmer!

Trousers

Wide leg trousers are great for you apples – they will balance out the top half of your body and can look o so elegant! Go for a curved waistband that hits you on the waist this will add to the illusion that your legs go on forever!

Jeans

Go for the same shape Jeans as you would your trousers – look out for dark washes as they are much more flattering and a wide curved waistband will help to cover your derriere!

Famous Adorable Apples: Drew Barrymore, Kate Winslet,