Black magic; Tis the season to reach for the little black dress like it's a long lost friend. But don't be fooled by its kindly reputation, these foxy little numbers come in all shapes and sizes and they don't flatter every figure. Here's our guide to have you slinking through the party season in style.Byline: AMBER GRAAFLAND Petite Petite figures are easily drowned in overly fussy dresses, so keep things short and simple. Slim-fitting pencil skirts are the most flattering cut and a high neckline neckline The line that connects the two lowest points on the intermediate declines of a head-and-shoulders chart pattern. In an inverted head-and-shoulders formation, the neckline connects the two intermediate tops. gives the extra illusion of length. Freemans, pounds 35 H&M, pounds 16 Marks & Spencer, pounds 49 Small bust If you don't have much to show, accentuate ac·cen·tu·ate tr.v. ac·cen·tu·at·ed, ac·cen·tu·at·ing, ac·cen·tu·ates 1. To stress or emphasize; intensify: what you've got with daring necklines. Corset corset, article of dress designed to support or modify the figure. Greek and Roman women sometimes wrapped broad bands about the body. In the Middle Ages a short, close-fitting, laced outer bodice or waist was worn. By the 16th cent. dresses and plunging V-necks are perfect styles to show off your minor assets. Next, pounds 39.99 Freemans, pounds 30 Etam, pounds 33 And the perfect pants Matalan, pounds 4 Freemans, pounds 15 Debenhams, pounds 14 George @ Asda, pounds 6 Body Slimmers, Nancy Ganz, pounds 23 Matalan, pounds 4 Playtex, pounds 14.50 Marks & Spencer, pounds 18 Body Slimmers, Nancy Ganz, pounds 36 Stockists: Body Slimmers, Nancy Ganz 00800-1234 5666 Debenhams 020-7408 4444 Episode 020-7855 8500 Etam 020-7494 7400 George @ Asda 0500-100055 H&M 020-7323 2211 Hobbs 020-7449 2000 La Redoute 0500-777 777 'Look' in Freemans catalogue 0800-731 9731 Marks & Spencer 020-7268 1234 Matalan 01695-552 793 Morgan 0800-731 4942 Next 08702-435 435 Playtex 0500-362 430 Principles 0870-122 8802 Tall Asymmetric or uneven hemlines are a subtle way to show off long legs without looking lanky lank·y adj. lank·i·er, lank·i·est Tall, thin, and ungainly. See Synonyms at lean2. lank  i·ly adv. , while diagonal striped fabrics and bias cuts
help accentuate curves.
Morgan, pounds 89.99 H&M, pounds 16 La Redoute, pounds 35 Marks & Spencer, pounds 45 Big bust To minimise an ample cleavage, it's best to take the no-frills approach up top. V-necks give a hint of cleavage while allowing you to wear a supportive bra. Principles, pounds 34 Episode, pounds 189 La Redoute, pounds 40 Next, pounds 39.99 Big hipsTo create an illusion of slender snake hips, opt for dresses with interesting necklines and detailed straps. Hemlines should not stray too far above the knee and avoid bias-cut styles and clingy fabrics. Freemans, pounds 30 H&M, pounds 20 Marks & Spencer, pounds 45 La Redoute, pounds 35 Dress, pounds 185, Hobbs. Shoes, pounds 35, Miss Selfridge Miss Selfridge is a major UK high street store which began as the young fashion section of Selfridges department store in London in the 1960s. Miss Selfridge got its name when Charles Clore, creater of Selfridges, saw a window display in the Bonwit Teller store in New York which . Tiara and wand, from a selection @ Slim Barrett |
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