You generally know what looks best on you perhaps there’s a wrap dress that consistently makes you feel confident or you always gravitate toward wide-leg pants—but we figured a more in-depth look at dressing for your body type is never a bad idea.


Scroll down to see the specific styles that make your body type look its absolute best, from coats and tops to skirts and dresses.
If you’re curvy with a tiny waist…

There’s a reason Kim Kardashian has adopted a crop top and pencil skirt uniform—it’s incredibly flattering on curvy girls.> You’re an hourglass!
Your goal is to highlight your curves, not hide them, by emphasizing your waist.
Outerwear: Try a belted jacket.


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A belted jacket is the easiest way to play up your petite waist. There’s a reason Kim Kardashian has adopted a crop top and pencil skirt uniform—it’s incredibly flattering on curvy girls.

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WEARABLE technology is a concept that while it pricks the ears of the digitally savvy, it continues to raise questions about how it can be incorporated into clothing without compromising style: cue new brand Emel + Aris.

 Founded by Rana Nakhal Solset, a former executive at titles including Wallpaper, Elle and Tatler, the brand has created the world's first smart coats that incorporate patented infra-red and battery-operated technology to heat the wearer at varying degrees of warmth - not that you would know it. The designs - a trench and a wrap-coat for women and a rain mac and overcoat for men - come cut to the highest quality using luxury Italian label Loro Piana's water and wind-repellent cotton and cashmere-blends, with the technology discreetly concealed in the lining to provide heat on the shoulders, the lower back and the front lapels.

 "My son, Matthais gave me the idea," Solset told us. "He asked me when we were going to go on holiday to the North Pole could I please buy jackets that heat. I had a light-bulb moment. Why aren't we all walking around in jackets that heat? That's when I decided to create my own." Despite Matthais giving her the idea, Solset - a mother of two (Matthais, 7, and Leyla, 9) who splits her time between London, where she lives; Canada, where she grew up; and Norway, where her husband Thomas is from - has been somewhat destined to fuse the wearable tech and fashion industries. Having written a paper at university in which she stated she wanted to open a tech clothing shop one day, she moved to Paris where the insouciant Parisian aesthetic compounded her love for fashion. When talking wearable tech there is a fine line between geeky and tasteful But a light-bulb moment and a university dream does not a business make, and Solset is being as innovative about the way she is funding the project as she is about the product she has launched.

 As of today, Emel + Aris launches on Kickstarter where customers can order the coats, which are designed in London and made in Italy, at a discounted price (between £450 and £650) for 60 days, before they are sold from the brand's e-commerce website at full price (starting at £1,095) thereafter. Customers will also be able to order limited-edition styles in navy, black, charcoal, caramel, cream, powder blue and baby pink cashmere. The hope, Solset told us, is to raise the brand's profile and grow organically, with large-scale distribution some way off. "We have been very discreet about our brand until this week and we have not revealed our plans to retailers," she explained. "This year we intend to establish our brand and keep control and therefore will be offering the product via our own e-commerce site first.

Regardless of the success of Kickstarter we are developing the brand for the consumer launch in the Autumn. For 2017 our plan is to work with select retailers in important markets." Related Gallery The Suede Box Jacket Karen Millen Sandro Spring Coats: The Trends To Wear Now By then, there may be some more products in the works, as Solset has no intention of stopping at smart coats. "My ambition for Emel + Aris is to become the luxury go-to brand of wearable tech and the smart coat is just the first installment," she said. "When talking wearable tech, there is a fine line between geeky and tasteful. I see collaborations and partnerships with designers and other entrepreneurs."

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15:47:00

Hands: They text and type and swipe and (sometimes) cook. We put them through a lot on a daily basis…and it shows. Get them soft and mani-ready with this simple, natural two-ingredient scrub you can whip up in minutes. What you need: A jar of raw honey, a bag of white sugar, a small bowl, a whisk and two large plastic Ziploc bags. What you do: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the raw honey with ¼ cup of sugar. Slather the scrub all over your hands, making sure to also massage the mixture into your cuticles. Cover each hand with a plastic bag (since you can imagine this gets rather messy) and sit still for a few minutes while the honey works its magic. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water (anything too hot can strip away moisture), pat your hands dry and finish with your regular lotion. Why it works: As you can expect, the sugar gently exfoliates the skin. But what you might not know: It is also a natural humectant (meaning it draws moisture into the skin). The raw honey (as opposed to processed conventional honey) has inherent antibacterial properties (great for keeping your cuticles clean) and is extremely moisturizing as well. For deeper hydration: Cover your plastic-wrapped hands in warm towels to help the moisturizing ingredients penetrate even deeper. Also, it feels heavenly.

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO is upping its campaign to curb counterfeits by inserting microchips in the heels of its shoes and in a selection of its bags. But, the move is said to be not only about stopping fraudsters, but to also help with resale value. Related Reading When Clothing Is Your Second Language When Clothing Is Your Second Language "The people who can afford to spend thousands on a purse often get tired of them after six months and tend to sell them on eBay," Greg Furman of the Luxury Market Council in New York, told The Times. "More and more brands are realising that there is resale value to their products that's lost on eBay." In short, if sellers can prove that the item they are selling is the real thing, the sale price jumps significantly.

Salvatore Ferragamo autumn/winter 2016 Picture credit: Indigital The Italian fashion house has been quick to point out that the chip (which is inimitable) cannot be seen in the shoe or bag, and will only be able to be read at a distance of 4cm or less, so fears of being tracked are unfounded. The brand has been persistent in identifying counterfeiters, confiscating 12,400 illegal items last year that had a total value of $17 million. It has also sought to expand the number of e-commerce sites that it monitors as well as targeting trade fairs and individual sellers, for which this latest technology tool will no doubt come in very useful indeed.

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00:28:00

The Ankara print is perfect need I say more? But this perfect fabric has to be sewn correctly and smartly at this times. Gone are those days when this print was limited to just the two piece Ankara styles, now you have limitless options.

 As a modern day woman, I’ve seen how well the Ankara print fabric has evolved into something much more than what my grandma ties around her chest. I have witnessed this transformation and I am loving it. Being in the fore front of the evolving trend in fashion makes me realize how well the Ankara fabric has transformed. It’s no longer a taboo to pair this fabric with other textured materials or prints like chiffon, wool, silk, leather etc. Now if you don’t pair your Ankara with this textured fabrics then you are not in vogue, some people might see you as living in the 90’s, you are perhaps too retro for the new world. So, as a modern woman who loves her Ankara fabric, you have to get in with the trend. First, it would be a smart choice to get a well-trained tailor for this purpose next would be to follow sites and blogs that bring you genuinely fresh, off the runway designs, this way you get to see the coolest looks that you can not only rock to parties but looks that would form your everyday ensemble. If you ask me, what should my contemporary Ankara style look like? Then my answer would be; scroll down and take a look at this everyday Ankara styles that can fit snugly into your life.

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10:47:00

Oh, the dreaded muffin top. How we hate the word--but how we also can’t avoid it. Sure, there are exercises you can do to reduce its appearance, but maybe you don't feel like hitting the gym and giving up all refined sugar indefinitely. In that case, employ one of these five styling tricks to smooth out your midsection without having to lace up your sneakers or revamp your refrigerator.
5 Styling Tricks for Dressing Your Muffin Top
Buy your correct size (even if it means going up one)

Few sartorial choices are worse than a pair of too-tight pants digging into your sides. Ill-fitting clothes are a major cause of muffin tops, even in women who don’t actually have them. Stop worrying about the number (sizing varies wildly from brand to brand anyway) and go with the size that hugs your midsection without overdoing it.
5 Styling Tricks for Dressing Your Muffin Top
Ditch the low-rises

Remember when Britney's "Slave 4 U" days were all the rage? We do too, and we're still recovering emotionally. Luckily, high rises are everywhere right now--to the delight of pretty much every woman who's ever worried about bending over in a pair of Sevens. High-waisted pants follow your natural curves, all while being on trend. Win win.
5 Styling Tricks for Dressing Your Muffin Top
Play with proportion

Even if your fitted pants are causing a little muffin top sitch, that doesn’t mean it has to be obvious. Styling 101: Pair snug bottoms with looser tops. And pair snug tops with looser bottoms. Not only will you keep the visual balance in check, but you’ll also be flaunting your figure in a sophisticated way.
5 Styling Tricks for Dressing Your Muffin Top
Learn to love stretch fabrics

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Spandex is your friend. While we’re not suggesting picking up a pair of full-on jeggings, look for pants with at least a little stretch for forgiveness. Think about it: A pair of classic Levi’s allow for much less wiggle room than a blend with a little Lycra mixed in. Just be sure to pair said stretchy pants with something chic on top, like a chunky sweater or bomber jacket.

5 Styling Tricks for Dressing Your Muffin Top
Smooth it all out underneath

You know what else is your friend? Shapewear. Obvious but important: This stuff is like an instant tummy tuck and lets you rest easy knowing that your pencil skirt is creating the hourglass you want without letting anyone in on your Spanx secret. And don't worry: All shapewear isn't created equal. As in, it's not all crazy-restrictive girdles. In fact, even the right pair of light briefs can do wonders.

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