Autumn dresses

Whether you have a flat bum or bingo wings, the autumn influx of all things dress-like has the style to compliment your figure. We run you through all the possibilities

by Alyson Walsh

Short legs

Make legs look like they go on forever in a cute mini dress (left) with black opaques and heels. And don't think that maxi dresses are out of the question. We've found this perfectly proportioned frock (right) that gives the illusion of a long and lean physique. Good, eh?

Knitted dress, £80, from French Connection www.frenchconnection.com (left). Retro maxi dress, £35, from Wallis Petites www.wallis-fashion.com (right)