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It’s important to remember here that this fashion group sometimesoffers a look that is suited to a certain body shape or has a particularoffer that is just right for you. If this applies one season, then buy up themore classic garments within the look - it won’t be there next season.These garments are usually less trend-oriented and will last across acouple of seasons. Every woman will have her own favourite garmentsthat she has found work best for her body.Spend a little more on these items. You need more quality (goodfabrics, linings, trimmings) because you want the garment to last over afew seasons or more.Look for: denim skirts and other flattering shapes that have a moreclassic feel, jeans styles, lightweight jackets, fitted shirts and shapedsweaters.These are the garments that every woman needs in her wardrobe,which can be dressed up or accessorised with the arrival of each newtrend (using clothes from the fashion section). They are classic styles sothey don’t date and they fit the body well, giving an air of sophisticatedgrooming.Spend what you can afford but buy these clothes as sale items to getthe best value for your money. Get used to planning shopping trips inthe sale times and shop with a list of exactly what you need. Don’timpulse buy anything in the sale because it is drastically reduced inprice, unless it happens to be exactly what you were looking for inthe first place!If your body shape is not well enough catered for by mainstreamshops, then look for a good dressmaker to make up the clothes thatwill be in your wardrobe for a long time. It is cheaper than you think ifyou balance the cost against years of pleasure, confidence andknowledge that you can always rely upon these garments to showcaseyour body beautifully. Trousers are crucial for fit, as is a tailored jacket.Once the dressmaker has your measurements, you can wait for fabricsales and store cloth ready to make into a garment to fit.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good