If your problem area is... BIG HIPS
Black embroidered skirt, £35, by Per Una at Marks & Spencer (0845 3021234)
Seek out an A-line skirt. The width of the hem balances out the breadth of the hips.
Green brocade skirt, £405, by Clements Ribeiro at Harvey Nichols (020-7235 5000)
Look for detailing at the hem. This draws the gaze to the bottom of the skirt, away from the hips.
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Yellow and red embroidered skirt, £284, by Anna Scholz (020-8964 3040)
Choose prints carefully. Make sure that the print starts below the hips or it will accentuate the area.
Wear it with a long camisole. The loose fabric drapes over the hips.
Batik-print camisole, £24.99, by River Island (020-8991 4759)
If your problem area is... BIG STOMACH
Red and white floral skirt, £129, by Paul & Joe at Fenwick (020-7629 9161)
Wear a wrap skirt. The side tie slims the stomach and streamlines the silhouette.
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Yellow stripy skirt, £572, by Matthew Williamson (020-7629 6200)
Seek out decorative detailing. The smocking on the skirt disguises the stomach.
Blue embroidered skirt, £150, by Megan Park at Anna (020-7483 0411)
Look for wide waistband. This holds in the stomach and conceals the problem area.
Look for an empire-line top. The fabric swathes over the stomach.
Patchwork top, £35, by Warehouse (0870 1228813)
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If your problem area is... NO WAIST
Burgundy embroidered skirt, £60, by Laura Ashley (0871 2302301)
Find a full skirt. The volume at the hem makes the waist look smaller by comparison.
Turquoise skirt, £45, by Limited Collection at Marks & Spencer (0845 3021234)
Wear a high waistband. This cinches in the waist and accentuates its narrowest part.
Blush pink skirt with tie belt, £184, by Marc Jacobs at Selfridges (0870 8377377)
Wrap a ribbon around the waist. This pulls in the waist and draws the eye to it.
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Team it with a fitted top. The sash ties at the back to accentuate the waist.
Floral print chiffon top, £164, by Diane Von Furstenberg (020-7221 1120)