Look for crew necks and cropped styles, which work well for smaller busts and petite figures. Prevent your cardie swamping your frame by keeping most of the buttons done up.

Wear with neat and chic skirts that sit just above the knee. They won’t drown your slim shape and look absolutely gorgeous. Finish off with a pair of sexy shoe boots to give your knit some edge.

Style tip: Let your colourful woolly be the focus and team with darker tones to keep the look grown-up.

Cashmere cardigan, £99, 6-22, www.boden.co.uk. Metal neck blouse, £49, 8-18, www.johnlewis.com. Graphic skirt, £75, 8-18, www.phase-eight.co.uk. Shoe boots, £99, 3-8, www.dune.co.uk. Clutch bag, £16, www.next.co.uk

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Look for cardigans with no fastening that simply hang open – the central panel of clothing visible beneath will instantly slim your silhouette.

Wear with dark, tailored trousers. Slouchy shapes and loose-fitting cardigans need a slim-fit bottom half to balance out the proportions. Finish off with toe-cap style shoes to bring your outfit up to date and layer up long necklaces to elongate your neckline.

Style tip: Push back your cardie sleeves to show off slim wrists or longer layers underneath.

Open cardigan, £79.90, s-xl, www.ccfashion.co.uk. Silk blouse, £24.99, 6-14, shop.mango.com. Spot trousers, £32, 6-22, www.dorothyperkins.com. Toe-cap heels, £120, 3-8 (in three widths), www.duoboots.com. Skinny belt, £8 for a set of three, xs-l, uk.accessorize.com. Link necklace, £14, www.dorothyperkins.com. Gem necklace, £15, Mood by www.jonrichard.com

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Look for simple, fine-knit V-necks. You can’t go wrong with this classic shape as the diagonal lines will visually break up your torso. Only do up the buttons that are underneath your bust to avoid pulling across the chest.

Wear with a fashion-forward blouse for a feminine twist. Whether tucked in or left loose, a soft blouse is more forgiving and flattering than a structured cotton shirt. Finish off with a belt to whittle in your waist.

Style tip: Layer cardigans with luxe fabrics, such as lace and silk, to go from classic to cool.

V-neck cardigan, £17, 6-24, www.laredoute.co.uk. Pattern blouse, £55, 8-20, www.lauraashley.com. Horizontal pleated skirt, £70, 8-22, www.houseoffraser.co.uk. Metallic pumps, £12, 3-7, www.newlook.com. Skinny belt, as before, uk.accessorize.com. Necklace, £33, www.secondfemale.com

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Look for skim and trim peplum cardigans to discreetly disguise untoned tums – no one will know what lies beneath the soft, gentle drapes!

Wear with similar tones layered from top-to-toe to create a streamlined look. Be sure to mix prints and textures to lift a one-colour outfit. Finish off with a roomy structured tote and wearable studded pumps for everyday glamour.

Style tip: On-trend statement necklaces will give plain cardigans a glamorous spin.

Peplum cardigan, £55, s-xxl, House of Fraser. Grid trousers, £55, 10-22, www.longtallsally.com. Studded pumps, £35, 3.5-8, www.laredoute.co.uk. Colour- block tote, £39.50, www.marksandspencer.com. Jewelled bib, £49 www.houseoffraser.co.uk

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