Short body:

Shape:

Look for short jacket styles.

For your best look:

• Choose long drawn-out lapel styles.
• Look for vertical details, like seams, stripes, or piping.
• Only choose single-breasted jackets.

Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your short stature:

• Double-breasted styles
• Long jackets
• Horizontal details

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Full Bust:

Shape:

Choose fitted or semi-fitted styles with deep V-necks.

For your best look:

• Only wear single-breasted styles.
• Narrow long drawn-out lapels are very flattering.
• Look for jackets with a closure right below your bustline so that the jacket does not gape open.
• Flat woven, flowing fabrics are the most flattering.
• Choose a jacket that is darker than your pants or skirt.

Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your full bust:

• Any horizontal details (seams, stripes and piping)
• Double-breasted jackets
• Patch pockets
• Short broad lapels

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Small Bust:

Shape:

Look for fitted jackets with an accentuated waist.

Double-breasted styles or jackets with a belt could be also a good choice.

For your best look:

• Choose jackets with details at the bustline like patch pockets, seams or piping.
• Try styles with shoulder pads.
• Dark colored jackets look more flattering.

Avoid this mistake that is not flattering to your small bust:

• Too much shaping at the bust area

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Tummy:

Shape:

Look for semi-fitted or straight cut styles that extend past your bottom.

For your best look:

• Choose jackets with vertical details, like seams and stripes.
• Deep long lapels help to elongate the torso.
• Choose only single-breasted styles.
• Choose long jackets in dark colors.

Avoid these mistakes that accentuate to your tummy:

• Double-breasted styles
• Wide collars and lapels
• Short jackets that end right below your tummy

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Curvy body:

Shape:

Choose a semi-fitted jacket that ends where your hips start to curve out or a jacket that just covers your bottom.

For your best look:

• Choose a jacket made of fluid fabrics.
• Draw attention to your waist with a shapely jacked.
• Look for a jacket with a closure right below your bustline.
• Choose only single-breasted styles.
• Make sure that the jacket fits good but not too tight.

Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your curvy body:

• Short lapels
• Flap pockets
• Cropped jackets

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Short waisted / long legs:

Shape:

Choose semi-fitted styles that extend past your bottom.

For your best look:

• A deep long drawn-out lapel collar helps to stretch the appearance of your torso.
• Choose styles with vertical details, like seams, stripes, and vertical pocket openings.
• Choose jackets that extend past your bottom.
• Choose single-breasted styles.
• Shoulder pads can help to stretch the appearance of your torso.

Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your short waisted stature and long legs:

• Double-breasted styles
• Any horizontal details near your waistline
• Jackets with high necklines

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Long waisted / short legs:

Shape:

Choose short jacket styles to pair with a long skirt that has a high waistband.

For your best look:

• Wear jackets that are lighter colored than your skirt or dress.
• Choose high necklines.

Avoid these mistakes that are not flattering to your long waisted stature and short legs:

• Long jacket styles
• Vertical details
• Deep lapel collars

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