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Perfect Fitting Women's Winter Coats

by on 11-22-2008 06:40 PM

One of the main reasons I love the cold weather is because I can throw on a pair of jeans and a heavy wool sweater everyday and not have to think too much about it - at least not while I'm home anyway.

But, when I leave the house, I certainly do have to think about how I look; in particular, how my coat is fitting.  Depending on your body type, and how you feel about it, your winter coat may or may not be doing you a favor. You winter coat has the power to make you look tailored or sloppy, but the choice is yours when you buy it.

If you need some help figuring out just how to find the perfectly tailored look when it comes to your winter coat, here's a few helpful tips.  But first, we need to figure out what body type you are.

Short girls have more fun! When you're petite, one of the biggest problems you face is making sure your legs are seen. You're shopping for a coat that has a defined raised-waist and stops mid-thigh or just above your knee.  Think empire waist in a wool coat, without all the billowy-ness of a babydoll top.  The high-waist look can be acheived through either a belted waist or banded waist and the coat should be relatively straight from the waist down.

Winter Coats for the Petite Ladies ::


Petite double-cloth lady day coat at J. Crew
Trench coat at Boden
Wool-blend coat at Metro Style


I am long and lanky like a boy! Do you struggle to find curves?  If so, this is the category for you.  You need to create the illusion of curves with your coat, which means shopping for a coat that's cut slim through the top, flares slightly at the hip, and is ideally double-breasted.

Winter Coats for the Long and Lean ::


Double-breasted wool coat from Metro Style
Funnel - neck wool coat by SONOMa life + style, available at Kohl's
Pique wool-blend coat at Old Navy

There's more of me to love! A little thick around the middle?  Not to worry, it happens to the best of us.  You get to be the most Houdini-ish of us all!  Let print be your friend, for if it is displayed right, it will camouflage your extra assets.

A Winter Coat for Thick-Waisted Gals ::


Kristen Blake Belted Print Coat with Faux Fir Trim at Nordstrom


Embrace your body type ladies and pick a jacket that not only fits you right, but compliments your personality as well!

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