

Here are the main body shapes in which to help you decide what shape you are. Once you have realized your shape, then you can dress accordingly. The key to dressing successfully is to create the illusion of having a balanced body. Achieve this and the world is your fashion oyster! In order to do this it is essential to keep an open mind, its not simply a question of dressing for your age or size, it’s about using fashion to maximize your assets and balance out your proportions. So in an effort to help our customers, I have provided a guide to enhance your confidence and shopping experience. Never wear something that is too small just because its “your size”, this is a major mistake as wearing something too small with often make you look bigger!

It is so important not to feel disheartened if you have to try on a bigger size as this is often due to the stores sizing and not a reflection on your size. Depending on the store you buy from the size that fits you can really vary from store to store. Sizing is a major factor in determining how successful finding an outfit can be. Keeping an open mind to new styles, shapes and most importantly size is essential as this will allow you to open up the choices and help you find the most inspiring and flattering styles of clothes for your specific body shape. Here at Match we are on hand to help point you in the right direction, allowing our customers to understand the basics in how to build a wardrobe that is perfect for your shape.

Knowing your body shape is the key to successful dressing, no matter what trends or fashion fads are happening! The main reason is often the lack of confidence women face as they are unsure of their body shape and what styles will suit them. Having worked in fashion retailing for almost 20 years I have seen all shapes and sizes and its clear that a lot of women often feel daunted by the prospect of shopping for a new outfit.
