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Fashion tips

“I’d like to buy a coat to

wear with knee-high boots

and dresses. I’m quite tall

(5’8”), and leggy, but I’ve got a big

tummy and want to find a style that

disguises it.”

Lucy Fordham, 39, Exeter

A single-breasted knee-

length trench or mac style

coat with an open neckline

and nipped in waist will suit you

best. Avoid belts or big pockets on

the tummy area, as these details will

add further bulk. Buying a bright

coloured coat could be limiting so

pick a neutral colour.”

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Pop Princess Sophie Ellis-Bextor flaunts her post-pregnancy figure

AWARD-WINNINGPERSONAL STYLISTCHANTELLE ZNIDERICANSWERS YOUR BIGGESTFASHION QUESTIONS…

Sophie looks amazing inthis embroidered dress, andshe’s cleverly chosen a styleto really flatter her shape.Cassie embroidereddress, £70, People Tree(peopletree.co.uk)

Tights don’t just keep youwarm; they can disguiseflaws and make yourlegs look longer. But, ifyour pins need a bit ofextra help, go for hosierywith control and support.Elbeo Caresse tights,£7.50 (woods-online.co.uk)

Sophie knows thatbright red lipstick is asure-fire way to glamup a low-key outfit.Rimmel MoistureRenew Lipstick inRose passion, £5.49(rimmellondon.com)

To achieve Sophie’s sleek,and frizz-free finish tryKerastase Serum NutriSculp, £17.50(kerastase.co.uk).Apply to damp hairand blow dry with aflat brush.

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“I like to wear chunky knits

underneath coats or jackets,

but I end up looking like I’ve

packed on the pounds. How can I

wear this style without bulking out

my shape?”

Charlotte Wheatley, 22, West Lothian

Anyone that wears this

combination is going to

look like the Michelin man,

so opt for one or the other. You

could try a chunky knitted belted

cardigan instead of a coat, and

then add extra layers. Best of all,

this look is easy to achieve whilst

keeping you warm.

Would you like your own personal

online stylist to help you to pick out

the styles that suit you? Chantelle is

offering every Slim at Home reader

a free style guide worth £30. Check

out istylista.com/slimathome to see

what a personal stylist would pick

out for you.

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Sophie cleverly opts for amid-length coat thatfinishes just above the knee,and she knows that militarystyle jackets are much moreflattering when leftundone. Black AliciaCoat, £135, Monsoon(monsoon.co.uk)

Sophie says:“I used to be

hung-up on my

figure, but it’s a

waste of time”

Make your legs look longerwith a pair of black knee-high boots. Remember,you can add inches ifyou go for a style with aheel. Popoli boot, Duo,£160 (duoboots.com)

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