Shop Your Shape: Ten Outfits for Day or Night

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If You’re Pear-Shaped

DRESS Silk faille, Byron Lars Beauty Mark, $545; byronlarsbeautymark.com for stores.

BELT Nickel, Suzi Roher, $260; www.suziroher.com (http://www.suziroher.com).

CLUTCH Leather and metal, Anya Hindmarch, $425; 973-379-7183.

HOOPS 18kt gold, Monica Rich Kosann, $690; at Bergdorf Goodman.

CUFF Metal and plastic, Target, $20; at Target.

HEELS Metallic leather, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $89; at select Macy's stores.

Why It Works: This dress's deep tone and fit-and-flare shape are slimming, while its fluttery hem draws eyes toward the calves.






If You’re Petite

EARRINGS Metal and acrylic, Chico's, $20; chicos.com.

COAT Wool (pXS–pXL), Banana Republic, $150; bananarepublic.com.

BAG Leather, Tumi, $395; 212-813-0545.

TROUSERS Viscose blend (p0–p12), Ann Taylor, $120; anntaylor.com.

BOOTS Embossed patent leather, Carlos by Carlos Santana, $110; carlosshoes.com.

Why It Works: Vertical pinstripes help create the illusion of mile-long legs. Big jewelry can overwhelm a short person, especially with a bold outfit, so it's best to do one or the other.






If You’re Petite

DRESS Polyester-rayon (p2–p12), Adrianna Papell, $99; at Lord & Taylor.

EARRINGS Sterling silver with glass stones, Samantha Wills, $150; at Nordstrom.

BELT Leather, Club Monaco, $69; clubmonaco.com for stores.

BANGLES Silver plate, RJ Graziano, $38/set of 10; 212-685-1248 for information.

PURSE PVC, New York & Company, $23; nyandcompany.com.

HEELS Embossed leather, Pour la Victoire, $295; at Nordstrom.

Why It Works: A pleat detail above and below the waist allows this sheath to fit wide and narrow frames. The solid-color silhouette elongates your body.






If You’re Busty

GLASSES Acetate, Salt Optics, $285; saltoptics.com for stores.

BLAZER Wool, Rebecca & Drew, $550; 212-647-8904.

SHIRT Cotton-elastane, Thomas Pink, $180; 212-838-1928.

WATCH Stainless steel case with leather strap, Dooney & Bourke, $145; dooney.com.

JEANS Denim, Gap, $70; gap.com.

HEELS Leather, Sergio Rossi, $895; sergiorossi.com.

Why It Works: This tailored button-down shirt and blazer are specifically made to fit ample chests without looking sloppily oversize. Cuffed jeans and heels add extra polish.






If You’re Busty

NECKLACE 14kt gold, Ginette NY, $950; 212-627-3763.

DROPS Swarovski crystals and antique brass, Martine Wester, $190; martinewester.com.

DRESS Cotton, Michael Michael Kors, $170; at Macy's.

BAG Suede and patent leather, Bruno Magli, $512; 800-624-5430.

SANDALS Snakeskin and leather, Elie Tahari, $498; 212-334-4441.

Why It Works: A moderate V-neck looks sexy, not scandalous, and the fitted waist makes for nice curves. Wine-hued accessories bring a kick to the neutral, glen plaid dress.

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If You’re Full Figured

SUN-GLASSES Plastic, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $98; at Macy's.

TOP Rayon, Victor by Victor Alfaro, $50; bonton.com.

CARDIGAN Cotton, Sag Harbor, $48; at Kohl's.

BRACELET Gold plate and lambskin, Vita Fede, $113; vitafede.com.

SKIRT Leather, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $399; ralphlauren.com.

PURSE Embossed leather, Furla, $595; furla.com for stores.

BOOTS Leather and metal, Steven Dann, $595; 516-466-2071.

Why It Works: Who says black is the only slimming color? Consider brown too. This plus-size sweater actually gives you some shape, and the short sleeves showcase your arms.






If You’re Full Figured

DRESS Silk organza, Tadashi Shoji, $328; 877-823-2744.

STUDS Cultured pearls and 14kt gold, Ice, $250; ice.com.

BRACELET Silver and brass with Swarovski crystals, Iosselliani, $525; 310-271-0071.

CLUTCH Snakeskin with Swarovski crystals, Kotur, $449; at Saks Fifth Avenue.

HEELS Satin and crystals, Badgley Mischka Platinum, $215; at select Bloomingdale's stores.

Why It Works: Shoulders are universally sexy, no matter what your body type. Welcome the attention in this asymmetrical design. The draped bodice will gather additional compliments.






If You’re a Mom-To-Be

DROPS Moonstones with gold foil and gold fill, Devon Leigh, $289; devonleighdesign.com.

SWEATER Wool blend-with raccoon-fur trim, Schumacher, $405; 212-350-0143.

TUNIC Polyester, Motherhood Maternity, $25; motherhood.com.

BRACELET Gold plate, Janna Conner, $78; jannaconner.com.

JEANS Denim, Paige Maternity, $185; momsthewordmaternity.com.

FLATS Embroidered silk and crystals, Emma Hope, $515; emmahope.com.

Why It Works:The skinny jeans are designed to house a bump. But the cardigan isn't maternity--if you let nonpregnancy pieces hang open, you can layer them nicely over tops.






If You’re a Mom-To-Be

DRESS Polyester with sequins, Liz Lange New York, $250; 718-258-6193.

EARRINGS Cultured pearls, diamonds, and 14kt gold, Ross-Simons, $165; ross-simons.com.

BANGLES Resin, Adia Kibur, $10 (thin) and $20 (wide); 800-550-2342.

FLATS Leather, Belle by Sigerson Morrison, $220; 212-941-5404.

PURSE Patent leather with metal chain, Kate Spade New York, $395; 800-519-3778 for stores.

Why It Works: Highlight your new shape in a sparkling sequin tank dress. Balance the flash with sleek, muted accessories in the same tone family.