It’s time to celebrate your curves with this season’s fifties-inspired glamour.  The A/W 2010 catwalks were awash with full skirts and nipped in waists.  Much to the delight of us ladies who weren’t blessed with perfect pins, the minis that have stolen the limelight for so long have been replaced with mid-length skirts – either just below the knee or calf length. Around knee-length skirts tend to be the most flattering for all figures while mid-calf is better left to the taller and slimmer.

Emulate the ladylike looks on the Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Prada runways by teaming a long-line silk blouse from LK Bennett or a Wolford pussybow shirt with a curve-enhancing skirt from Vivienne Westwood. Add some oomph to more simple skirts and dresses by adding a petticoat underneath. Order them online at Vivien of Holloway  for authentic fifties styling. Luella do some fabulous tulip-skirted dresses but if you prefer a slightly less edgy number then head to Fendi for a more classic structured piece. Then cinch in the waist with this season’s must-have tan skinny belt

Sophie Ashcroft Style and Image Consultant