I’m a curvy fashion influencer- my 5 secret-weapon wardrobe items which always make me feel amazing

WHETHER it’s that little black dress for the Christmas party or that top that goes with everything, we all have that one go-to outfit that we can rely to make us feel amazing, no matter what.

However it’s always nice to always have a few little extra secret weapons in your wardrobe too, to help give you the confidence you deserve.

Here, model and fashion influencer Sophie Hughes shares the items she has in her wardrobe she swears bySophie Hughes/ @Sophwithlove

Here, size 14-16 curve model and content creator Sophie Hughes, 32, from Cheshire, shares her top five fail-safe items in her wardrobe that always make her look and feel amazing.

She says: “One of my top tips is if you’re having a bad day and feel horrible in everything you try on, go back to an outfit you felt beautiful and confident in before.

“It’s not the clothes – it’s your mindset so to go back to an old faithful.”

Blaze of glory

An absolute must to smarten up any outfit is the oversized black blazer.

Sophie says: “Investing in a fab-quality oversized black blazer is a must!

“This is perfect with a T-shirt dress and chunky boots, it’s perfect over a fancy dress to keep you warm, it’s cute with a white tee and black jeans, it’s so versatile!

“Makes me feel amazing as I always feel classy and on-trend with minimal effort.”

Sophie recommends Zara’s oversized blazer with pockets, currently on sale at £49.99.

Sophie – who often proudly posts photos on social media showing the seven-inch scar down her midriff she got after donating part of her liver to save her baby nephew – adds: “I try really hard not to focus on which areas [of my looks] I like less.

“I love my curves, I love my lips, but honestly my body is just the vessel that allows me to live my best life so as long as I treat it with the love and respect it deserves I’m happy.”

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Love the leather look

If you’re looking to put an outfit together with said oversized blazer, get yourself some skinny leather leggings.

Sophie says: “They accentuate my bum and make me feel sexy.

“They can be taken from day to night really easily, and are so versatile!”

These faux leather side zip skinny leggings from Marks and Spencer cost £49.99.

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Sophie adds: “I think dressing for your size and shape is really important and you should wear things which make you feel confident versus just what’s in fashion this week.

“For example, low-rise is back in fashion but that doesn’t suit my body type so I will be giving that one a wide berth!

“I have slimmer legs and a wider top half so I like to wear a skinny fit on the legs to accentuate my best bits, such as these leather pants.

“I also have a rule that it’s legs or boobs out but not both because I feel too exposed and it knocks my confidence, so again it’s all about what’s right for you and what makes you feel your best.”

Sophie Hughes/ @SophwithloveSophie proudly showcases her body to her 31k Instagram followers and is determined to promote body confidence[/caption]

A classic coat

For a classic look that just never goes out of fashion, get a camel trench coat.

Sophie says: “I feel like I can take on the world in a camel trench.

“It’s timeless and chic and adds an elegant twist to any outfit.

“It also never goes out of style.” 

This camel trench with buttons from Pretty Little Thing is £45 and has a belt that can be tied to clinch in at the waist.

Sophie recommends having a camel trench coat to fling on for a timeless lookSophie Hughes/ @Sophwithlove

Feeling all white

Another item that never goes out of style is the white shirt.

Sophie says: “A crisp white shirt makes me feel like I’ve made an effort even when I have made zero!

“It suits everyone, and can be dressed up or down.”  

This oversized ASOS shirt, £26, can be dressed up or down, and flatters any shape.

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Chunky white sneakers 

Sophie says: “With a chunky white sock, these are an absolute staple for me.

“I’m living my best princess Diana-inspired life and can be worn with almost anything!

“They’re young, fresh and funky.”

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