I hate the cold but I love bundling up in a warm winter coat. Thankfully, this winter there are plenty silhouettes for any body type. Here are some tips I found on finding the perfect coat for you :
Your Perfect Coat
Looking over the styles above, I felt there hasn't been such variety in coat styles since the late 1980s. Even though several coat silhouettes exist, from wildly innovative styling to classic princess line coats, I believe that a coat is a major wardrobe investment. That investment is not just in monetary terms, but with the concept in mind that, 'A coat is the first thing others see of you and gain an impression of who you are'. Evidently a woman should buy a coat that flatters her body and her colouring. Don't buy a coat just because it's the 'Now shape' if it makes you look like a pudding, a sack, or even a beanpole. Always ask for a second opinion, and with triple mirrors always check side and back views, make sure that you try it fully buttoned up. If you find yourself walking around the shop wearing it whilst looking at other clothing it probably already feels like it belongs on your shoulders.
Fashion articles often tell you update your old coat by adding a belt - yes that's great if you have a waistline, but if you don't have a waist, the bunched up trench look takes on a nightmarish vibe. Instead, look for gentle seaming which defines and hints at what might be a curvy body shape beneath.
Different brands will cut with greater or lesser ease, and you should actively seek a brand that suits your figure type. If you are more mature, your waist is likely to be a little thicker than in younger days, so try on lots of brands and get to know brands that flatter your body shape. If you are younger and still have not rounded out, then less expensive brands may suit not only your pocket, but also your waistline.
Your coat is a big cover up and can play up good points whilst playing down bad figure flaws. Choose wisely.
You are reading an original winter coats fashion article by Pauline Weston Thomas at www.fashion-era.com ©
2 comments:
I completely agree! winter is my least favorite season especially since it used to be such a dull time with shapeless coats that just add to the dullness of my winter blues. But now there are more interesting shapes and colors coming out, making me want to buy them all! designers are definitely catching on and filling the void that they could be doing so well in if they focused their attention on winter wear!
I love your blog!! Your tips are extremely helpful as well as true..There are so many women out there who make the mistake of sometimes trying to be too trendy and end up looking like a frumpy old sack because the shape of the jacket is all wrong!! I completely believe in the second opinion of a great friend. A great secret for finding cool vintage but nice name brands is the Salvation Army…shhh!
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