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 New year, new you... new wardrobe?
Whether you want something to throw on when you get home from work, or casual clothes to chill out in the weekend, we've tracked down your summer wardrobe essentials by body type - with tips for everyone whether you’re petite or pear...
PEAR SHAPE
You have: The best of both worlds; you’re lean and bootylicious like Beyonce, Christina Aguilera and Tyra Banks. Characterised by a slim torso, bust and waist with larger hips, thighs and bottom, pear shaped bodies benefit from well tailored and proportioned items. This shape is all about balance, drawing the eye up and elongating the leg. Look for: - Tops that show off those collar bones – think strappy singlets, or off the shoulder numbers.
- Tops that draw the eye up, featuring fun patterns, colours, fabrics and interesting shapes.
- Pants with prominent vertical seams or more of a boyfriend cut to flatter and lengthen the legs whilst slimming the silhouette as a whole. Opt for darker colours.
- Cropped jackets and belts to emphasise a slim waist and make you appear more hourglass shaped.
 1: Doosh Austen Top, $90.00 from www.doosh.co.nz
2: Boyfriend Pant $49.00 (on sale) from Maxshop.com
3: Zip Front Short Sleeve Jacket, $AU129.95 from Witchery
ATHLETIC SHAPE You have: A sporty body like Cameron Diaz, Mischa Barton and Keira Knightley. Slim, athletic types will be straight up and down, perhaps with not much of a bottom or bust. You're straight and narrow and for you it is all about creating curves, curves, curves! Look for: - Dress wise, either show off your slim upper body or channel 1950s MadMen glamour and look for a dress that cinches you in at the waist and poofs you out at the hips.
- Tops that create curve with colour, nautical lines, ruffles, patterns, etc
- Puff and tulip silhouettes in dresses and skirts or harem pants.
- Bright colours and mixed prints.
1: Emerge Asymmetric Ruffle Dress, $89.95 from Ezibuy
2: Drape Pocket Pant, $AU169.95 from Witchery
3: Ahoy Dress, $59.90 from Principals APPLE SHAPE You have: Beautiful curves like Jade Jagger, Drew Barrymore and Kate Winslet. Apple shaped girls are defined by curve and width. Characteristics are full busts, waists and upper backs and often width around the middle leading down to slim legs. For you it’s all about accentuating the positives (like your killer legs) and bringing balance to your shape as a whole. Look for: - Highlight your slim arms with great sleeve detailing. Cap sleeves, sleeveless tops and detailing around the shoulders are all great ideas.
- Waist-creators; Think cinched waist tops, waist belts, tailored nipped waist jackets and wrap around tops.
- Skinny leg jeans and pencil skirts that show off your thin legs are great – don’t be afraid to show a little leg!
- Long necklaces or long thin scarves create a focal point down your centre, slimming the torso by drawing the eye inwards.
1: Sheer Jersey Scarf, $AU24.00 from American Apparel
2: Zip Front Pleat Skirt, $119.95 from Witchery
3: Lace trim Blouse, $AU149.95 from Witchery
HOURGLASS SHAPE You have: Classic curves like Jessica Simpson, Scarlett Johansson and Anne Hathaway. The hourglass figure will have a wider bust and thighs paired with a thin waist. This curvy shape benefits from showing off your best assets and creating balance. Look for: - Anything that cinches in at the waist, and shows off your feminine curves.
- Wrap tops, dresses and jackets.
- Tops or dresses that come to a scoop, sweetheart or V neckline are the most flattering along the neck, without showing too much chest. Keep a little magic hidden away.
- Structured denim that flatters your form and has clean lines.
- Belts to accentuate the waist and heels to lengthan the legs.
3: Bandage Body Con Skirt, $AU129.95, from Witchery
PETITE SHAPE You have: A cute compact and lean body like Eva Longoria, Kylie Minogue and Natalie Portman. Petite body types are smaller and often naturally toned. They will have broad shoulders and short legs. You're compact and small and for you it is all about creating length and curves and, of course, keeping it all in proportion. Look for: - When it comes to pants, the slimmer the leg the more lean and long your frame will look. Embrace skinny leg denim as the base of your outfit and your figure will benefit. No bulky pockets, think streamlined.
- Cropped cardigans and jackets to lengthen your legs
- Mini dresses and skirts, shorter lengths give more the illusion of more height.
- Over tops like kaftans in a sheer fabric allow you to add layers to an outfit and a little curve to your body, while still keeping the line of your body clear with a drawn in waist and darker silhouette underneath.
1: Nudie Tight Long Johns (Dry Black Coated), $307.00 from MyCatwalk.com.au
2: Wish Indigo Dress, $139.90 from Lippy
3: Southbeach Collection Kaftan, $159.90 from Maxshop.com New Year, new you... new wardrobe? Celebrity Slim’s New Year New You weight loss challenge could see you with a whole new body needing a whole new wardrobe! That’s why they are giving away 5 x $1000 Westfield shopping vouchers as well as a stunning Citroen C4 car worth $33,990. Click here to find out more
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