Petite women:

Petite women need to keep clothes in line with slim narrow belts. A slight contrast in colours and fitted lines will flatter you endlessly. Also stay with fabrics that are soft and flowing that fit well. Over-powering prints should be avoided.

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(By Trinny & Susannah from "What Not to Wear"- The LifeStyle Channel, Foxtel)

Get naked in front of the mirror. Ask yourself what you love about your body and what you hate. The things you hate are what you will hide; the things you love are the things you can afford to show off. When looking in the mirror, be honest and objective. What you hate might be the envy of your best friend (consider Susannah's big breasts!)

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The Melbourne Cup has traditionally been an “urban fashion parade”. It is an event where attendees arrive decked out in their most fashionable (and sometimes outrageously so) clothes. Top-of-the-range designer dresses and suits, exotic costumes, thousand-dollar hats and fascinators, diamond-encrusted stilettos... From celebrities to your next door neighbour, everyone is dressed to be noticed.

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Use undergarment foundations, from all-in-one shapers to control-top pantyhose.

Focus on playing up your best features - for example, showing off shapely legs with a knee-length skirt.

Choose fabrics that don't cling, whilst avoiding stiff or bulky textures.

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