Remember, it is about proportion. Mix full and fitted shapes together. Try slim jeans with a big shirt or a fitted tee with a full skirt. Hide what you don't like, and accentuate what you do.

Showcase your best asset. Nice butt? Get a great fitting jean. Love your legs? You know I am going to tell you to buy a short skirt. Pretty face? Buy a beautiful necklace or earrings to draw all the attention upward. Oh, by the way, I once read that when you are going to a dinner party, you should always make sure your top half glows. Nice makeup, hair and sparkly jewels, since that is what everyone is going to see all night.

Fairly easy so far. Dark colours minimize; light or shiny ones highlight.

Choose figure-flattering fabrics. Crisp cotton falls away from the body, hiding flaws underneath. Jersey clings and is unforgiving, but is great if you have something you want to show off. A flat tummy? The perfect breasts? Go for it.

A-lines are everyone’s best friend. They’re great on any body type.

Use patterns wisely. Large prints really don't do anything for anyone. If you are short, wear a printed top. Need more curves? Try a solid top and a printed skirt or horizontal stripes. Small patterns are generally safe on everybody.

Know the power of monochromatic. Short? One solid colour or tone makes everyone look and feel taller. Too tall? Break up the colour. Long torso? Break the colour at your waist. Short torso? Break the colour below your hips. Stand in front of a full-length mirror and look at the proportion of your clothes when you have on one colour or a couple of colours. Notice the change in proportion when the hem of your top changes.

Never wear clothes that are too baggy. Big cuts of fabric just make you look bigger. Remember the muumuu?

Tailor your clothes to fit your body. Some of us have long arms, some of us have short legs, some of us have both, but it is okay. You cannot expect every size 10 dress to fit every size 10 woman. The cuts are so different between manufacturers that I just keep on going up (it is never down) until I find one that fits.

Last but certainly not least, love your body. Always love the body you are living in right now.

Remember, a smile is the nicest thing
you can wear every day.