Figure Challenges? no problem!

There's no such thing as the perfect figure and most of us have the odd figure challenge!

But no worries, all you need is a few styling tips to deal with any problem!

You may have used the Body Type Quiz to discover your generic body type which is a great starting point but, even though millions of women wear the same size dress, each of us has a unique body shape.

When dressing YOUR OWN unique shape you can address individual parts of your body to either disguise or improve the way YOU like to look.

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We're not cut to a pattern

There are very few women who can buy clothes that actually fit perfectly. We're not cut to a pattern like a store-bought garment - we don't come in a mold to fit size 8, 10 or 12.

Up until the middle of the last century clothes were usually made at home or for the lucky few made to measure. It's only with the advent of cheap clothing that sizes have become an issue and given so many women a complex!

Don't blame your figure blame the garment!

So don't blame your figure - it's not necessary to change your body to fit the clothes, just change the clothes to fit the body!

Be prepared to make a few adjustments to get a perfect fit. Not only will your clothes look better and more expensive but you will look your best, feel more comfortable and much more like YOU! I've found a lovely dressmaker who can take a very ordinary pair of pants and make them fit me, she's worth her weight in gold. Yes it costs a little but far better to have fewer clothes that fit than a load that I cannot wear. 

And don't forget that tastes vary as to how we like to wear our clothes. One woman may enjoy having a large bust while another will want to minimize her assets - each necessitates a different fit! 

So how to dress for YOUR shape