This season’s must-have trends are block colours, coloured denim, velvet, black and white monochrome, and bold prints. Combine these with the basic foundations of fuller-figure dressing so you have endless options for mixing and matching your shirts, tunics, dresses and jackets to suit any occasion. It’s important to know your body shape so that you can tackle these looks in a way that flatters you.
Take a look at our top picks for curvy basics
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Proportional curves: You are a lucky lady – you have the same measurement around your bust as your hip, with a smaller waist. Opt for classic well-tailored garments that show off your balanced curves. Kaftan Queen necklace $299 from Esteem. Wild Child top $49.99 (16-26) from Farmers. Maxiskirt $89.90 (10-26) from K&K. Era heels $250 from Mi Piaci
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Top heavy: You have wide shoulders and a full bust and tummy with slim legs. You should opt for V-neck and scoop necks. Avoid high necklines. Wild Child top $39.99 (16-26) and Yourself pants $49.99 (16-26), both from Farmers. Bangle set $19.99 from Equip. Neuf heels $119.95 from Hannahs
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Yourself anorak $69.99 (16-26) and Wild Child striped tank $49.99 (16-26), both from Farmers. Jeans $89.90 (10-26) from K&K. Kugar heels $179.95 from Hannahs
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Wild Child animal print anorak $59.99 (16-26) from Farmers. Key pendant necklace $99 from Esteem. Tunic $69.90 (10-26) and jeans $89.90 (10-26), both from K&K. Reiko shoes $220 from Mi Piaci
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Precious Vessels Venissa tunic $99.99 (14-26), Precious Vessels Rebekah dress $109.99 (14-26) and Precious Vessels Loretta leggings $59.99 (L-4XL), all from Farmers. Bangle $12.99 from Equip
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Pear shape: You have a smaller upper body with fuller bottom and thighs. Always keep garments on your lower half a dark colour. Opt for bootcut pants and A-line skirts. Hoop earring $16.99 from Equip. Art Deco sequined tunic $89.90 (10-26) from K&K. Yourself cardi $69.99 (16-26) and Wild Child red jeans $59.99 (16-26), both from Farmers
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Apple shape: You have narrow shoulders and slim legs and you’re full through the bust and tummy. It’s no longer the 1980s, but small, natural-looking shoulder pads will give your clothing a foundation to hang from. You will be amazed at the difference it makes. Hoop earrings $16.99 from Equip. Velvet jacket $239 (10-24) from Chocolat. Cowl neck dress $79.99 (14-22) from City Chic. Raport wedge heels $119.95 from Hannahs
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Contrast dress $139.99 (14-22) from City Chic. Heart necklace $145 from Esteem
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Feather print Wild Child tunic $59.99 (16-26) from Farmers. Belted pencil skirt $89.99 (14-22) from City Chic. Candie bag $320 from Mi Piaci. Breeze heels $199.90 from Overland
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Hoop earrings $16.99 from Equip. Yourself knot front top $39.99 (16-26) and Yourself tie cardi $49.99 (16-26), both from Farmers. Floral maxiskirt $109.99 (10-26) from K&K
