If you’re a classic apple shape, you’ll probably have a tendency to carry weight around your middle.  On the up side, you’ll probably have fantastic boobs, and slim arms, legs and hips.  Head straight to ‘dress-that-shows-off-great-bosom-and-hips’, do not pass go!  The basic idea is to emphasise the illusion of waist, so a bodice with an A-line skirt is a great look for you, as are empire line dresses.

If you want to go strapless, avoid a bodice that cuts straight across – you’ll look much better in a dress with shaping to show off your cleavage.  The other great option is going with a v-neck gown as it will do all of the right things: lengthening your neck, and minimising the width across your boobs and shoulders.

For skirts, go for a softly fitting skirt that skims the hipline, but avoid any fussiness or detail at your waist as it will emphasise it.  If you’ve got slim legs, why not show them off in a tea-length gown with a fab pair of show-stopping shoes?

If you want a jacket with your gown, avoid box jackets – they’ll do you no favours. Instead opt for a gently fitted jacket.

Left to right:

Ian Stuart, Alan Hannah, Jesus Peiro