Guess what the hottest fashion statement for Fall and Winter 2006 is?

The Bubble!

I hear lots of groans with the re-emergence of bubble skirts and dresses. That is about the most unflattering shape the designers could come up with. It adds inches to your hips. These are great for skinny girls or those with boyish figures who want to look womanly, but are terrible on anyone with big hips.

Another thing to note. The bubble is a cruel cut on anyone with an ounce of fat more than what the fashion industry dictates. In other words, if you're even slightly pump, skip the bubble and go for the other trends.

That said bubble dresses when worn by a girl with the kind of figure that can carry it off will look stunning. The few who can carry it off should wear these as often as possible as they would stand out from the crowd. The bubble dress is flirty, feminine and right now trendy. It highlights the legs so if you've got great legs and a skinny body, this is your time to shine.

Another way to wear the bubble look is by wearing bubble skirts. Skirts define your waist so if you have full hips but tiny waists, you can still get away with it and look great in the bubble trend.

Now how do you wear the bubble?

With the skirt, go for for a tight top. A tube, or a very simple top that hugs your body would be perfect.

Whether you wear a bubble skirt or a bubble dress, go for opaque tights and high heel shoes. These slim and lengthen your legs, bringing out the best in this new silhouette.