Next up for discussion for our What's in Fashion week are the uber-sexy body-con dresses. They come in either short or long and are a popular choice of dress as they nip right in at the waist to show it off, and they hug close to the body to create a fabulous figure. Originally designed for the skinniest of girls, many curvy celebs have come forward in their body-cons to prove that anyone can wear one and look fabulous. The designer who has introduced the body-con dress to the catwalk is from the famous French house Herve Leger, or now known as Herve Leroux after he lost the right to use the Leger name. The current owner of the company is Max Azria and he trades under the name 'Max Azria for Herve Leger'. However, it was Leroux who pioneered the creation of the body-con dress, otherwise known as 'bandage' or 'body-conscious' by using materials that are usually associated with foundation garments so that the dresses would mold and shape to the wearer's figure with its signature bandage-like stripes.

A body-con dress should be (some of the best ones at least) able to pull the two most important areas up and in- the breasts and the bottom, to really accentuate them and look amazing (think Jennifer Lopez). However, a flabby tummy and arms can really ruin this look, so it is really important to either choose a double-layered dress to hide some of the awkward bumps, with thicker fabrics and panelling at the front, or you can wear special stomach-holding underwear for a smoother look. Pear-shaped girls should opt for dark block colours to flatter the bottom half, big busted girls should stick to the 'bandage' dress to emphasize the breasts (but avoid strapless as they won't provide enough support) and rectangular-shaped girls should go for dresses with high neck lines and large shoulder detailing to draw attention away from the breasts. Any girls with with chunky thighs must opt for the longer styles (just past knee-length) to add the balance. You can buy some really great body-cons at Dorothy Perkins and Debenhams!