- If the waistband of your pants have belt loops and you plan to tuck your top in, you will need a belt to complete the look. Your belt should be half a centimetre narrower than the loops. The correct size of belt will be one that is long enough to do comfortably up on the third hole.

- Avoid stretch pants that have more than four percent of a stretch e.g., elastin. The higher percentage of elastic fibre The more likely The fabric will stretch out of shape in high stress areas e.g., The knee. Two to four percent is all that is required for extra movement, a comfortable fit and a flattering appearance.

- Wear your pants slightly long and with a heel to enhance your height. Match your top and bottom to elongate your look.

- For the tallest appearance accompany your pants with high vamp shoes, matching coloured boots or blended hosiery. Wear your pants a little too long and add high heels.

- Pants that sit below the waist will be the most comfortable to wear and will visually elongate your torso.

- Your leg length will allow you to wear many styles of pants and trousers, however your height will limit their width to those that are tapered to medium-wide. Pants with wide legs will make you appear shorter and heavier. To dress up your pants add a shoe with a medium to high heel.