Curvy & loving it; Now women of all shapes and sizes look their best for Christmas.

Byline: Julie Hannah

EVERY girl wants to look her best during the festive season, whether it's in Christmas Day casuals or glitzy party wear. With most high-street stores catering for sizes 8-16, it has not always been easy to find fashionable, flattering clothes for the voluptuous figure.

But with the average UK dress size now standing at 14-16, the market catering to the cuddly is booming.

And Evans are leading the way with stylish and affordable styles in sizes 16 to 32.

There's no trend that can't be adapted to suit hour glass ladies, from cosy ponchos, to wrap dresses, to customised denim.

Evans' new store at the Glasgow Fort shopping centre has an amazing range of sparkling, festive evening wear.

Choose from slinky bias-cut skirts and dresses with intricate crystal beading or look sharp in a smart tuxedo-style suit teamed with bright satin. And don't be afraid to reveal a little skin in a flattering sleeveless top accessorised with a sheer shawl or glam fake-fur wrap.

For day, cleverly cut jeans are a must-have. Footwear is also available, in sizes 4-10 and all with wider fittings; plus there's a specialist bra fitting service, with sizes up to 50H.

#The new Evans store is at The Fort Retail Park, Garthamlock Road, Glasgow (just off junction 10 on the M8). Tel: [phone].

Evans customer service inquiry number 0800 731 8287.

Black velvet jacket, pounds 45 and matching trousers, pounds 25, emerald satin shirt, pounds 40, Black leather boots, pounds 85, necklace, pounds 5 All clothes from Evans

Stretch jeans, pounds 35, all-in-one shirt top, pounds 25, black boots, as before

Flower print skirt, pounds 35, sleveless top, pounds 28, green peep-toe shoes, pounds 30, black beaded bracelet, pounds 6

Geometric print dress, pounds 50, disc necklace, pounds 6

Long black jersey skirt, pounds 28, strappy top with diamante detail, pounds 25, black sandals with diamantes, pounds 35, crystal cuff by Swarovski

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