Play Up Your Best Assets

1 A ruffled sweetheart neckline adds dimension and definition, while the sheer paneling keeps things demure.
Dress: Silk, Orla Kiely, $612; 508-228-9881.

2 The sculpted bodice on a monochromatic dress offers support?and directs the eyes up.
Dress: Jersey, Diane von Furstenburg, $325; at Neiman Marcus.

3 A kimono-style V-neck top uncovers just enough cleavage while elongating your frame.
Top: Modal, Tart, $96; tartcollections.com.

1 Ruching along the entire back adds voluptuousness without overemphasizing your derrière.
Dress: Merino wool, Catherine Malandrino $425; at Neiman Marcus.

2 Accent the curves of your backside with a deep yoke and simple large pockets that have outlined seams.
Jeans: Denim, James Jeans, $115; at Anthropologie.

3 Contoured seams bring attention to the back of the behind instead of the sides, and help shape and smooth your bottom.
Skirt: Cotton, H&M, $20; at H&M.

1 On an otherwise unadorned dress, eyes go to the romantic ruffles that accentuate the upper arms.
Dress: Rayon, 213 Industry, $128; 806-794-3400.

2 In a strapless dress your neckline is more prominent than your arms. So try a one-shoulder style instead to put the focus where you want it.
Dress: Polyester, Frock by Tracy Reese, $225; tracyreese.com.

3 A racer-back tank with a shapely cut lengthens arms and defines shoulders.
Tank: Cotton with glass and crystal beads, Plume, $220; revolveclothing.com.

1 A high-waist skirt adds inches to legs. Top with a jacket that hits at the hemline for an uninterrupted vertical line.
Jacket: Silk-cotton, Ann Taylor, $198; anntaylor.com (available mid-February). Skirt: Silk, Rebecca Taylor, $375; 212-966-0406.

2 Shorts expose a lot of leg, but temper that sexiness by pairing with flats and covering up on top.
Blazer: Silk, Rebecca Minkoff, $365; shopbop.com. Shorts: Wool, DKNY, $175; at select Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Oxfords: Patent leather and grosgrain, Repetto, $230; 800-858-5855 for stores.

3 Strapless skin-tone heels create a sleek, continuous line from thigh to toe.
Pumps: Cork and wood, Elie Tahari, $398; 212-334-4441.