Smock dresses that are a popular silhouette this season can make our lives much less complicated.

They offer the advantage of hiding a whole host of imperfections, from chunky thighs to bulging tummies.
This year the collection includes voluminous painter's smocks in earthy colours with delicate pin-tucking around the collars and short cap-sleeved grey tunic dresses.
Some are layered over light silk blouses and worn over thick ribbed wool tights. Others are cinched at the waist with a belt, one way to give this new volume some shape.
Vibrant floral prints are very in and so are embellishment techniques like beading, borders and smoking.
Tunics can look like maternity wear, but look on the bright side - someone might give you their seat on the train.