In the last article we looked at what colours to wear to bring show your body off to its best, today we continue with what fabrics will bring out the best for your body shape.

Cotton and silk jersey are great if they skim across your curves - not great if they cling.

Layering a combination of different patterns and textures can make you appear shorter and fatter as can horizontal layers stripes that cut across the body.

If you are still slim shaped wear clothes that skim across the waist and cut off the hips or mid thigh. Belted trousers and tucked in shirts will emphasise what you do not have.

Where possible go for trousers and skirts that are fully lined as this leaves a much smoother end look.

Instead of 100% linen look for linen and silk mix, silk will give you the comfort and style whilst linen will keep less creased and wrinkled.

If you are prone to hot sweats be sure to choose natural fabrics such as cotton, raylon and silk. Stay away from synthetic fabrics that don’t let your body breath like nylon and polyester.

Learn which type of patterns flatter your size and which emphasise it. A small framed body will be drowned by huge over the top prints, and likewise a larger lady should steer clear of a tiny delicate print which will simply get lost on her frame

The ultimate comfortable and stylish fabric is cashmere, which is also warmer softer and lighter than all other natural fibers. If you can afford it , choose cashmere every time.