Work Wear

Fashion stylists, Mark Heyes and Clare Smith, pick out all the types of work wear that will give you confidence in any office.

MARK'S ADVICE
• If you're a well-endowed size 10 and feel conscious of your chest, just leave your waistcoat undone and let the lines detract all attention away.
• Flaunt those sexy legs with a mini skirt – but be sure to wear some trusty opaque tights, you don't want to be too revealing.
• A crisp white shirt is an essential and a fitted style will work best on a slender frame. Beware – Dad's old shirts really don't work!
• The ruched pocket skirt is on trend, and also accentuates your waist and adds curves in all the right places.
• Skirts that sit on the knee boost height and add figure definition.
• A fitted jacket or blazer is a great tool for concealing upper arms. Plus, it will dress up your favourite basics.
• A delicate chiffon blouse worn with a plain vest disguises a multitude of sins. The vest clings, while the blouse glides over any imperfections.
• Don't be scared of skinny jeans – wear them in black with killer heels – they'll make your legs look long and sexy.
• Wear pale colours with confidence by layering a darker coloured jacket over the top to give you a glamorous hourglass figure.
• A well-cut tailored dress naturally slims you down and shows off your best bits. You may need to pay more for good fabric but it'll be worth it.
• A statement necklace doesn't just add your own personality to corporate work clothes, it also has the added effect of drawing the eye away from your tummy.

CLARE'S TIPS
• An unbuttoned waistcoat will give any figure a waist, or wear it buttoned-up to add definition to small chests.
• Layering is the perfect way to create the impression of having curves.
• Shirt dresses are so versatile – worn with skirts, trousers or simply on their own.
• Frills and ruffles make up for what's not there – so not great for big busts.
• Pencil skirts can hold in everything, in all the right places.
• Black is always slimming.
• If you're pear-shaped, never wear jackets that finish on the hips as they only draw attention to the area.
• Pussy-bow collars draw the eye away from a large chest.
• Longer jackets that cover the bum naturally disguise big bottoms while creating a sharp silhouette and feminine shape.
• Fitted jackets with deep V details give large chests a smaller appearance.
• Waist belts draw attention to the narrowest part of your body and create a lovely silhouette.

Author: Mark Heyes and Clare Smith