Find Your Most Flaterring Coat!

If You Have a Boyish Frame
LOOK FOR…
Princess-shaped silhouettes that boost the bust with bold details including large buttons and patch pockets like Nicole Richie's car coat.
AVOID…
Styles that are too full and have exaggerated shoulder details.
DON'T FORGET…
• If you're slim but short, keep the hemline above the knee.
• Coats with seamed bodices can give you shape.

If You Have Narrow Shoulders
LOOK FOR…
Coats with defined shoulders, including slight padding and perhaps some details, like the epaulets on Rachel McAdams's military-style coat.
AVOID…
Dropped or raglan sleeves and unstructured styles that allow the fabric to fall at your natural shoulder line.
DON'T FORGET…
• Wide necklines and lapels are flattering.
• Keep the bottom half of the coat slim.
• Belt to emphasize your waist and focus the attention away from your top.
• Double-breasted versions work.
If You're Short
LOOK FOR…
A style that hovers just at the knee, like Christina Ricci's. A coat with bracelet sleeves will also help elongate your look.
AVOID…
Long coats, voluminous or double-breasted styles, wide lapels and excess flourish or detail.
DON'T FORGET…
• Elongate your frame with Empire waists, belts or styles with fitted bodices.
• Keep lines simple.
• Detailed but not overdone necklines draw the eye up.

If You're Curvy
LOOK FOR…
Straight or belted styles, like America Ferrera's with simple lines that hit near the knee.
AVOID…
Flap or patch pockets, high necklines and styles that are too full or too fitted.
DON'T FORGET…
• Opt for natural-looking shoulder padding.
• Use narrow lapels tapered to the waist to create the illusion of height.
• Simple, single-breasted coats give a streamlined look.

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