We'll show you tricks for how to work with on your own-perhaps unloved-proportions.

Here's an example: You discover a fabulous item of clothing in the fashion pages of a magazine. The model looks absolutely breathtaking in the designer creation—mysterious, sexy and elegant. Yet, what happens when you go into a famous boutique and try it on? In most cases, you'd like to ask the salesperson if she is sure that it is the same item from the magazine. But your awareness of your not—so—model—perfect dimensions keeps you silent. The prized item naturally finds its way back onto the shelf, and you retreat dejectedly out of the shop—already planning your next diet. The path to finding the perfect clothing item is really not as difficult as you may think. The starting point should not be that piece of designer clothing, but your own body. There are a few rules and tricks as to how you can work with your own—often frustrating—proportions. When you enter a boutique with this awareness, it really can become fun to shop. And let's be honest: How often have you gone into a shop with something specific in mind and then left with something totally different—but are satisfied nonetheless? Womensnet has put together for you a few ground rules regarding the various body types. Here's an overview. Begin by clicking the icons on the left.