Clever retailers, mindful of not scaring their customers away this early, in what is undoubtedly going to be a tough season, have begun accessorising the , building around it and presenting a look that is flattering to more women than just the small percentage of the population who would adopt the look wholeheartedly.

Masses of jewellery are being used as a lure to lead the eye away from troublespots by highlighting the “safe” areas of necks and wrists as well as framing the face.

Chunky pendants, oversized pearls and bejewelled chain ropes in matt gold and silver just to name a few. Wrist cuffs in filligree silver, beaten gold or even perspex, as well as charm bracelets dripping with exotic trinkets and pearls are also great foils.

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You know the bum bag has reached cult status when Chanel join in, but this handy accessory is likely to take off yet again when its potential as a camouflage agent for the is fully realised.

With perfect positioning, the bum bag can hide a multitude of sins or extra helpings, whichever the case may be.

Similarly wide belts assist in breaking the line of the torso. Good ones to look for are hipster belts in wet-look vinyl . Hipsters having the advantage of lengthening the torso and giving the illusion of height.

New season shoes worn with the range from suede pumps with splayed-wedge heels “a la Clergerie”, through to thigh-high suede boots.

And of course there is always the trusty anorak, swing coat or bomber jacket as camouflage for those who need more confidence than a belt, bum bag, jewellery or hat can provide! Stockists: Woman by Lesley Watson: (08)