Advice for choosing women's jackets
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Index: 1. Short body 2. Full bust 3. Small bust 4. Tummy 5. Curvy body 6. Short waisted / long legs 7. Long waisted / short legs |
This section contains advice to choose the jacket style that is the most flattering for your figure.
We help you to look stunning!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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