How to Find a Flattering Winter Coat

With cold weather heading your way comes the search for the perfect overcoat. A few simple tricks can help you find that great winter coat which will not only keep you warm and stylish but more importantly, flatter your figure.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Winter Coats
• Women's Dress Coats
• Women's Raincoat

1. Figure out what category best describes your body type. Are you top-heavy, pear-shaped, petite, a plus size or thick-waisted?

2. Downplay generous curves with a double-breasted pea coat and criss-cross lapels.

3. Balance full hips with a shawl coat, complete with an oversized, fun-fur shawl collar and hood.

4. Proportion a petite frame with the stroller coat. Its sleek, simple, single-breasted cut will balance and flatter the figure.

5. Cover trouble spots with the coat known as the "waterfall," which cascades from the waist down, skimming past the problem areas gracefully.

6. Appear thinner in the waist when you don the Balmacan coat with its clean single-breasted styling.

7. Choose one of the styles above, then make certain the coat fits over your bulkiest outfit without tugging or pulling under the arms.

8. Check to make sure the coat's sleeves fall below your wrist bone.

9. Test the coat by sitting in it to make sure it doesn't bind or ride up.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose wool- acrylic blends in a 60/40 ratio for the best durability and easy-care benefits.
• Consider versatility options such as a detachable hood, scarf or lining to get the most wear out of your investment.

on 11/22/2005 Make sure the sleeves are long enough to cover the sleeves of the wooliest jumper you are going to be wearing, and make sure it's thick enough to keep you warm!