You are always told that you are one of these body-types. Apple: curvy, with a fuller upper body; Pear: opposite of apple, curvy, narrow above, fuller below; Banana: not curvy, hips about the same size as waist; or Hourglass: curvy, narrow in the middle, perfect.

But you may not be an Apple. You may not be a Banana. Why, you may refuse to be any fruit at all. You may be just yourself, your own distinct shape, with a complex, interesting personality behind.

So we will not categorise you into a body type. Here are just a few guidelines as you look for summerwear: what can make you look taller, or more slender, or  more full-bodied, according to our experts (see pictures). But finally, it’s the outfit, and your personality.

Aayshya Jhunjhunwala and Vasundahara Mantri of Shaadilogy.com, where some of the outfits are available, also have a few general summer fashion tips:

• Keep it comfortable. Wear flowy and loose outfit, but not ill-fitted ones.

• Wear lighter colours. Pastels are in trend.

• Go for cottons and natural fabrics.

• Be comfortable in what you wear. If you feel uncomfortable you will look uncomfortable.

• Maxis, dresses, flowing kurtas, capes, palazzos, pyjamas and dhoti pants are easy and breezy!

• Sleeveless is ok, but sometimes it’s good to wear light and covered clothes to avoid sunburn!

Make-up professional Vatsala Bhagat also has a few tips.

• Use an oil-free moisturiser followed by a primer.

• Use a light foundation/CC cream to begin with.

• Use brighter lip colours.

• Choose a hairstyle to compliment your face type

• Try avoiding hairstyles with hair coming on the face as it might stick to your skin

• Avoid using too much product in your hair as it might get frizzy.

• Models: Diksha, Mou, Neha and Sohini

• Photographs: Baban Mukherjee

• Make-up: Vatsala Bhagat

• Outfits: Vedika M, Rimzim Dadu, Ankita Saraf at Shaadilogy.com; Sitara

• Jewellery: Vasundhara Mantri at  Shaadilogy.com; Pretios by Dwiti Bhuwalka

• Shoes: Crimzon by Sonali Dalwani at Shaadilogy.com