No matter what your body type, there is a good chance that you have been frustrated by the prospect of clothes shopping. Some days, it seems that everything is made for someone who is taller than you, shorter than you, bigger through the hips, has a larger bust or a smaller bust or just doesn't feel comfortable.

The truth of the matter is that many fashion designers simply make clothes that will look great on a single size and then blow it up or shrink it accordingly for other sizes. If you are tired of never finding clothes that fit you just right, keep in mind that there are many different ways to dress well. You just need to know some simple tricks.

When you are thinking about getting dressed up, you should think about what your favourite part of your body is. Are you someone who loves to show off well-shaped legs? Or do you have a love of showing off your bust line or a small waist?

Finding the right fashions to flatter your favourite body part will go a long way towards making you look great and also boosting your confidence.

Don't be afraid of colour. Never shy away from colours that you feel will call attention to you. Instead focus on whether or not they go with your skin and whether or not you really like them. If you have the confidence, you can definitely pull off most colours.

When you think about dressing to suit your body, think about where the hem is going to fall, both top and bottom. Where a hem falls will draw attention to that particular area of your body. If you have great legs, go with shorter skirts and shorts.

If you have long, thin legs, use pants that will cut off about mid-shin. Think for a moment about a favorite body part or two that you're going to want to emphasize before you go shopping. If you do this before you go, you're going to find it much easier to find perfect styles for you that are going to look great on you, too.

At the malls and stores, stop and remember that you should worry less about concealing and more about accentuating. When you are looking for something that will "hide" a part of your body that you are less comfortable with, you'll find that you are often relegating yourself to something that is a great deal more baggy than you might prefer. Remember that no matter what you get, it should fit you well without being baggy or tight.

It's also true that slowly but surely, the fashion industry is learning that not everybody is shaped like a model, but everyone still wants to look good. To this end, slowly but surely, fashions are becoming available for those of us with more substantial physiques as well as those truly built like those in the fashion industry.

Above all, when you go shopping, be patient. Don't buy clothes that are simply "good enough." Instead, spend your money on fashions that are truly going to make you look and feel your best.