How to dress for your body type (and look good in photos)

It's not that difficult really. Dressing for one's body shape is a bit like preparing for war. You emphasize the strengths and hide the weaknesses. Draw attention to the bits you like and camouflage the bits you don't. Darker colours hide, and brighter colours draw attention. It's all about the overall hourglass shape, which is the goal (similarities with war preparations end here). If it's not quite there - fool the eye and distract. If you'd like to learn more, have a look at this article on wikiHow How to Dress for Your Body Type
There's even advice for men there as well.