If your body shape resembles an hourglass, you’ll have curves in all the right places and a tidy waist – the perfect figure for wearing clothes in classical cuts and styles.

To make the most of your hourglass shape, go for tailored clothes that won’t swamp you. It’s really important to choose skirts and jackets that are in proportion and don’t be afraid to experiment.

Because your figure is in proportion, there’s no need to draw the eye away from problem areas so avoid strong features like corsages, very brightly coloured accessories or heavy jewellery.

Lower necklines and neat blouses under classical jackets will look fantastic when teamed with a pencil skirt or tailored trousers.

Don’t feel you have to stick with monotone fabrics. Why not try some of this season’s beautiful new colours? Muted shades of burgundy and brown suit most skin and hair tones and are versatile and practical as well as beautiful.