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The autumn/winter 2011-12 catwalks were awash with androgynous looks last year, but as well as embracing the more masculine style, this season is about celebrating our curves in a variety of stylish women’s dresses.

We are honouring a female silhouette over the next few months, with a variety of tight-fitting outfits set to be found in high-street stores to show off ladies’ figures.

The hourglass shape is going to be the most coveted as the festive season approaches and women will be embracing their curves in a number of figure-hugging ensembles.

Pencil skirts are going to be huge as the temperature drops, and we are going to be teaming the flattering pieces with high heel courts and blouses.

Beautiful Waistclinching dresses by Valentino

Stella McCartneys Body Sculpting Dresses have been increasingly popular with celebrities, and give the allusion of the ultimate hourglass figure

Keep embracing those curves lady.. The hourglass trend is showing that maybe the fashion industry is turning back to its roots in allowing a women's figure to be shown off.