During a style consultation, one of the areas we cover is which types of prints will work for best for your particular shape scale and proportions, eg abstracts with curvaceous body shapes and geometrics with straighter body lines etc. We also look at how you can use pattern to highlight your best “bits” and to detract from those areas you’re not so proud of.

To be truly comfortable in your clothes, though, they not only need to flatter your shape, scale and proportions but also your “style personality” – that way you will look and feel great. Different style personalities tend to be drawn to particular prints. Can you identify yours from the ones listed below?

Creative  – You are individual, eclectic and often a little bohemian in your clothing choices. Clashing prints, wearable art, tie-dye, ethnic, abstract and whimsical prints express your creativity.

Dramatic – Bold and confident, you love to make an entrance and favour attention-grabbing high contrast/clashing colours and patterns. Animal prints are a particular favourite.

Classic – smart, conventional, conservative – you like to be well-turned out and co-ordinated at all times. Fine stripes and small polka dots are your preferred prints.

Romantic – Caring and gentle, you love pretty, feminine things and are drawn to nature based prints, florals, butterflies and paisleys.

Natural – You are unpretentious and easy-going; comfort and practicality are your most important considerations when choosing what to wear. Stripes and checks are your patterns of choice.

City chic – Elegant and understated, you favour a tone-on-tone look when it comes to colour and are most likely to confine your prints to scarves.