The Ruler | DO create curves. Pockets on the hips and coats that flare out will add fullness to your shape. | DON’T be shapeless. Box-shaped coats do nothing for your figure. Create the illusion of curves by cinching your coat in at the waist with a belt. | Top: R750, Foschini Bottom: R399, Woolworths

The Apple | DO flaunt what you’ve got. A longer coat will accentuate your legs, creating an elongating and slimming effect. Go for a V-neck to draw attention away from the tummy area. | DON’T get too comfy. Go for feminine tailoring, no matter how tempting it is to throw on a shapeless coat because it’s warm and comfy. | Top: R450, Woolworths Bottom: R720, Foschini

The Pear | DO balance it out: A hood or a big collar draws the eyes upwards and keeps the look in proportion. | DON’T crop it. Short coats emphasize all the wrong bits. Go for a length that ends somewhere between the hip-bone and the knee. | Top: R599, Poetry Bottom: R679, G-Couture from Zando

The Hourglass | DO emphasise the waist. Choose a coat with a drawstring or a belt at the waist to show off your curves. | DON’T double-breast it. Avoid double-breasted jackets if you’re busty, as they can make you appear much bigger than you are. | Top: R299,95, Mozaic at Ackermans Bottom: R599, Woolworths