Not every person is able to shop for their body type and shape and might pick unflattering silhouettes. But you want to step out of your comfort zone and dress in a way that flatters your body. Don’t know how to shop for your body shape? Here’s a simple primer:

1 The pear shaped body. This body has a slender upper body with heavier, rounded hips and buttocks. Since the hips are wider than the shoulders, it is important to take attention away from the mid-section.

Fix it: On your favourite online shopping app, pick out clothes which accentuate the shoulders and knees. Choose tops with wide necklines to show your shoulder blades. When it comes to skirts and dresses, pick out high-low hems or embroidered hems to focus attention on the legs.

2 The inverted triangle shaped body. This body type is also known as the ‘wedge’ – you have a broader upper frame than your hips, making the upper body appear broader like an inverted triangle.

Fix it: Pick clothes that emphasise the waist, hips and thighs. For example, a dress with a cinched waist, or pants in a bright colour, or a high-waisted dress all draw attention to the mid-section.

3 The square or rectangle shaped body. Women with this body type normally have the same breadth of shoulders, waist and hips. It is generally a boyish, blockier frame that hints at angles, rather than curves.

Fix it: Wear long jackets or full-length stoles to create an illusion of leanness, paired with an elaborate neckline and a side slit on your dress to show curves. Layering adds fullness to the body, especially on the lower half.

4 The apple shaped body. Women with apple shaped bodies have broad shoulders and backs, as also wide hips. The shape gives an illusion of roundness.

Fix it: Lengthen your silhouette with monochromes and V neck shirts, and pull attention away from your midsection with short skirts and shorts. Empire dresses look great too.

5 The hourglass body. Many women want this body shape, where the shoulders and hips are in proportion to each other and the waist is small.

Fix it: This is an easy body type to dress, because it is about accentuating your curves. Fitted dresses and pencil skirts, skinny jeans and high-waisted pants are all great for this type.

Now that you’ve got the clothes, get the makeup and skin care products, too

All your efforts at revamping your wardrobe will come to nought if you don’t have the right makeup products, perfumes, and bags to go with your clothing. It’s not that difficult to put together an entire ensemble if you have the vision for your new look complete with accessories. If your top to toe look is final in your head, it is easy to translate it to reality. You don’t have to buy scores of new cosmetics, skin and hair care products or perfumes – a few looks can go with all your clothes. This applies to buying footwear, too.

Start by getting new skin and hair beauty products. Luminous skin and glossy hair are ornaments by themselves, and the best makeup and hair accessories will look tardy if your skin and hair are not in good health. From cleansers to masks, buy good quality products from brands like Mama Earth.

Next, buy makeup products in a palette that you are comfortable using. Or you could try new colours – rainbow eyes and bold lip tints are the flavour of the season – and you can order whatever you need after taking product trials from leading online shopping sites for women. Once you are satisfied with your cosmetics and how they look, you can place orders for them from brands like Faces Canada.

Next, get a perfume or two to go with your day and night outfits. Light floral scents are good for office and morning outings, while bolder, stronger fragrances are better for evening and night events.

There you have it – you’re all dressed for your body shape and have all the makeup and accessories you need to stand tall and beautiful today and every day of your life.