Glen Campbell's back-to-basics
style guide

The apple

If you have a wider top half and slimmer legs, you have a traditional British apple shape.

Avoid…

Tight garments that emphasize the tummy, or anything fitted that cuts into the waist.

Go for…

The Trapeze. This fashionable shape can be found everywhere at the moment. It's tailored to fit well on your shoulders and arms and fall loosely away from your body to a wider base.

The classic Empire Line, is perfect for apple ladies! It's found on lots of coats, dresses and tops and it's one of the most flattering cuts for you.

The pear

Embrace the pear shape, don't run away from it! Pear ladies are narrow on top and widen out to the hips. So flaunt your waistline, it's one of your best features.

Avoid…

High-waisted jeans as they'll draw attention to your bottom.

Go for…

Clothes cut on the bias - the weave of the fabric goes across your body at an angle giving it a natural stretch. This flatters your hips and fits well without pulling.

The Empire Line also works well on pear-shaped ladies.

Long and lean

Straight up and down, with no bumps or curves, you'd think this classic shape would suit most clothes… think again.

Avoid…

Clothes that mirror your shape.

Go for…

Clothes that create the illusion of curves: bootcut jeans or trousers, A-line skirts, or shirts with fitted waists.

You lucky ladies can flaunt your pins with straight trousers or jeans or fitted skirts. When wearing figure-hugging bottoms, the trick is to add volume on top, balancing your figure.

Hourglass

Your biggest assets are your womanly curves, so show them off!

Avoid…

Curvier women tend to hide under shapeless skirts, but avoid this as it will only make you look bigger.

Go for…

Pencil skirts work wonders for your figure. Any skirt you choose should skim your hips and thighs.

Fitted tops are ideal for hugging your curves and elongating your waist.

V-neck tops. These are also great as they balance your figure and draw attention to your waist.

Colour

Colour is something to have fun with, and whatever colour you like there will be a shade of it out there to suit you.

Try…

Mixing brighter colours with black. This look is big news on the high street. Take a black skirt or trousers and wear with a brightly coloured top.

Don't…

Be afraid of colour. Wearing black all the time can make you look drained. Experiment with splashes of colour to wake up an outfit.

Top tip

Grey always looks chic and mixing it with colour really works. If your hair is going grey, a combination of a charcoal or dove grey with a soft lilac or lavender will look fantastic.

Hand washing some clothes is essential to keep them looking good.

Top tips

Take your time washing a delicate garment, giving it a good 10 - 15 minutes to make sure you get it nice and clean.

When you wring the garment, be gentle. Avoid squeezing or twisting it into a ball because you'll expand the weave and pull it out of shape.

Spot cleaners

These can save you money on dry cleaning, but always read a garment's label.

Steam cleaning

Steam cleaning can be a cheaper way to freshen up clothes so you get another wear out of them. Steam breaks down bacteria that cause musty smells like perfume, smoke, or body odour.

How to steam clean…

First, hang the item up. Then fill an iron with water and turn the temperature as high as it'll go. Then hold the iron about two inches away from the garment and let the steam do its work. Always be careful when handling hot irons.