I don’t know about you but I just love Nigella Lawson. She has such a gorgeous curvy figure and always looks so happy and healthy. And hey, I love a woman who loves her food! (Girl after my own heart.)

It seems, like fashionable first lady Michelle Obama, Nigella’s also well aware of the joys of a really good plus size red dress.Doesn’t she look fabulous?

Gorgeous as she looks, I was probably more interested to read about her failsafe formula for every day dressing to work those stunning plus size curves. It certainly really works for her and it’s a look that’s really easy to achieve.

First things first – good underwear! Nigella swears by a bit of shapewear, especially good old ‘magic knickers’. Try these plus size pants from Gok Wan’s shapewear range at Marisota – available in size 8-32.

Then Nigella goes for a full black skirt – black is great for your bottom half if you want to minimise it. This plus size black skirt from Marisota should do the trick:

Then she goes for a sexy scoop neck top to show off her best bits. Go for a red plus size top for maximum sex appeal (you can match it with your lippy!)

To get the true Nigella hourglass shape, tuck your top in to your skirt to keep your waist line clean, then nip in that waist further with a wide belt, like this plus size belt from Marisota:

If you want a little more help achieving that cinched-in look then the Gok Wan wonder waspie really will work wonders!

Then Nigella adds a cute cropped denim jacket like this one (keeping that nipped in waist on show).

So there you have it, every day plus size fashion made simple!

After having three children, it goes without saying that it’s taken its toll on my figure. Obviously I love the kids to bits, but sometimes I can’t help wishing I had the flat tummy I had before I was a busy mum. Like most women in their right mind, the thought of surgery scares me to death, so I have got a brilliant tip for anyone after an instant tummy flattener without going under the knife. You need to try Spanx – a lingerie range at Marisota that smoothes your curves and really holds you in. You’ll have seen them on TV, it’s those shapewear slips and shorts. Not the sexiest looking underwear but it really works. My Hide and Sleek Slip gives me such a boost whenever I wear it. Get yourself one, I promise you wont regret it!

Finding plus size lingerie that still looks pretty can be really tricky. That’s one of the best things about Marisota. Although the plus size bras are really supportive I still feel gorgeous when I wear them. Homeshopping is so much better for buying underwear too. Hurray! No more changing rooms!

Sophie x