Best Buys For Your Body

Styling Tips for Pear Shapes

* Pair V-neck blouses with wide-leg pants or an A-line skirt to create an hourglass shape.
* Look for mid-rise boot-cut jeans with large back pockets and a wide waistband.
* Choose jackets that are fitted through the bust and waist but gently flare over hips.

STAR EXAMPLES
* Claire Danes (left), in a Zac Posen dress with puff sleeves, is perfectly proportional.
* Leighton Meester (right) is in fine form in a fitted BCBG Max Azria dress.

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Rebecca Taylor Blouse

Artsy floral prints add interest above the waist.

Silk, $250; call 212- 712-0473.

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Pants

Think beyond black-straight-leg trousers in any dark hue slim your bottom half.

Stretch wool, $400; call 212-460-5500.

David Meister Dress

Flirty cap sleeves balance out curvy hips.

Cotton, $365; visit

davidmeister.com for stores.

Gerard Yosca Earrings

Geometric earrings bring eyes upward.

Gold-plated brass, $150; call 401-848-5284.

Just Cavalli Pumps

Pointy-toe heels make legs look longer and leaner.

Embossed leather, $435; call 212-888-4333.

Styling Tips for Hourglass Figures

* Make the most of a small midsection. Cinch dresses, jackets and sweaters at the waist.
* To elongate a curvy body, wear cardigans or lightweight jackets that graze the hips.
* Avoid low-rise jeans. Ones with a fitted waist won't gape at the lower back.

STAR EXAMPLES
* Jennifer Love-Hewitt (left) has curves in all the right places in a Dolce & Gabbana V-neck dress.
* Scarlett Johansson (right) accentuated her profile in a Mango blouse and skirt with a bow cinched at the small of her waist.

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Noble Youth Dress

A narrow waist and a hemline that tapers at mid-thigh accentuate your feminine shape.

Wool crepe dress with metal chain strap, $312; visit

nobleyouthdesign.com for stores.

Gryphon New York Coat

A classic trench with an embellished belt emphasizes a tiny waist.

Cotton-blend twill with leather and elastic belt, $690; call 831-626-3368.

Moschino Cheap and Chic Skirt

An A-line skirt with flat pleats skims hips without adding bulk.

Sateen cotton, $545; call 212-243-8600.

Furla Bag

A structured clutch calls attention to a curvy figure.

Embossed leather, $445; call 212-980-3208.

Via Spiga Shoes

Cone heels are substantial, not clunky, and add the perfect dose of sex appeal.

Pearlized leather and suede shoes, $215; visit

viaspiga.com for stores.

Styling Tips for Boyish Shapes

* Details like bows and ruffles around the neckline help fill you out on top.
* Shore up narrow hips with low-slung pants and a medium-to-wide belt.
* Strategic cuts like sweetheart necklines and full skirts create the illusion of curves.

STAR EXAMPLES
* Zoe Saldana (left) gets a pin-up girl figure in an Azzedine Alia halter dress.
* Emma Watson (right) enhances her silhouette in a belted Proenza Schouler dress.

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Max Azria Blazer & Rebecca Taylor Top

A fitted blazer and secretary blouse leave a decidedly feminine impression.

Cotton-rayon blazer, $448; visit

maxazria.com for stores.
Silk blouse, $250; call 212-966-0406.

Steven Alan Pants

Heavyweight fabric and pleats add volume.

Wool, $240; call 212-343-0692.

Loeffler Randall Skirt

A full skirt with a wide waistband gives hips extra oomph.

Wool-flannel, $350; call 888-822-7639.

Stuart Weitzman Boots

Mid-calf boots bring shape to skinny legs.

Embossed leather, $475; visit

stuartweitzman.com for stores.

Brahmin Bag

The soft lines of a rounded satchel take the edge off an angular body.

Embossed leather and brass, $340; at

brahmin.com.

Styling Tips for Apple Shapes

* Patterned tops (geometrics, animal prints) are on trend, and the optical illusion trims the torso.
* Mid-rise jeans will keep your rear covered and guard against the dreaded muffin top.
* Structured shift dresses create a vertical line from shoulders to hem, cleverly obscuring the waist.

STAR EXAMPLES
* Jennifer Hudson (left) looks trim in a structured RM Roland Mouret cocktail dress.
* America Ferrera (right) looks shapely and slim in an ingeniously printed Oscar de La Renta dress.

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H&M Skirt

A belted skirt offsets a thick midsection.

Cotton, $35; visit

hm.com for stores.

Julie Haus Dress

Black trim at the waist defines a boxy frame.

Silk, $365; call 917-332-8680.

Banana Republic Belt

Worn above the natural waist, a medium-width belt plays up your slimmest point.

Suede, $60; at

bananarepublic.com.

Sanctuary Clothing Blouse

Details at the neck are the focus; a tent silhouette won't cling.

Silk, $118; call 818-505-0018 for stores.

Pono by Joan Goodman Necklace

A showstopping choker brings attention up, up and away from the belly.

Acrylic resin and brass, $400; call 631-324-6666.

Styling Tips for Busty Figures

* Start with a supportive underwire bra with molded cups to shape and smooth.
* Avoid high necklines, which can make large busts appear matronly.
* Go ahead, wear bold colors and wild patterns-but on your bottom half only.

STAR EXAMPLES
* Salma Hayek wears a flattering strapless Yves Saint Laurent dress.
* Catherine Zeta-Jones (right) rocks a simple neckline and a hint of cleavage in a Michael Kors cocktail dress.

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Shoshanna Dress

A bra-friendly scoop-neck sheath looks refined and makes the neck look longer.

Wool, $340; visit

neimanmarcus.com for stores.

Nicole Farhi Blouse

The built-in camisole protects against inadvertent peep shows.

Silk chiffon with glass beads, $385; call 646-638-0115.

BCBG Max Azria Skirt

Balance a prominent top half with a pop of color below the waist.

Nylon, $98; visit

bcbg.com. Available in October.

Kara Ross Cuff

Leave showy necklaces to the small-busted; try a wide cuff instead.

Gold-plated brass, enamel and amethyst, $270; call 904-619-8563.

Elliott Lucca Bag

A shoulder bag with a long strap takes attention away from the bust.

Leather, $148; at

elliottlucca.com.

Styling Tips for Petites

* Proportion is key-always buy petite sizes and have items tailored when needed.
* Straight lines create longer silhouettes. Try sheath dresses and pencil skirts.
* Bold prints engulf a small frame; mini florals and subtle patterns suit you best.

STAR EXAMPLES
* Christina Ricci (left) makes a big impact in a mini polka-dot DKNY dress.
* Eva Longoria Parker (right) creates an illusion of tall and narrow with this Diane von Furstenberg sheath.

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Banana Republic Petites Dress

An impeccably tailored above-the-knee dress balances proportions.

Wool and elastane, $140; at

bananarepublic.com.

Joe's Jeans

Ankle-length boot-cut jeans make for a taller look.

Cotton blend Provocateur petite in Aniston wash, $165; at

joesjeans.com.

Talbots Petite Jacket

A hip-length jacket adds inches to a short torso.

Wool blend jacket, $219; call 800-825-2687. Available in October.

Coach Bag

A medium zebra-print bag adds flair-without overwhelming a petite figure.

Calf-hair bag with brass and leather chain, $598; call 866-262-2440.

Charles by Charles David Heels

Nude heels create the appearance of impossibly long legs.

Leather, $125; call 310-277-4448.