The Best Jacket for Your Body (and 5 More Fall Obsessions)
It's time to bundle up! I searched high and low for the best cold-weather options for every body type. Here are my picks—and the shapes they flatter most.
By Adam Glassman
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Boyfriend Coat
A bright stripe jazzes up the menswear shape of this coat—but the real magic is in its placement: low enough to draw attention away from the hips. Meanwhile, the navy top half plays down a larger bust.
Great for: Lean, busty, pear and petite body types
Coat, Gap, $148. Scarf, J.Crew. Sweater, Apt. 9. Pants, Banana Republic. Bag, Coach. Shoes, Rachel Roy.
Great for: Lean, busty, pear and petite body types
Coat, Gap, $148. Scarf, J.Crew. Sweater, Apt. 9. Pants, Banana Republic. Bag, Coach. Shoes, Rachel Roy.
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Draped Coat
I put this on every body type I could find, and it looked good on all. The secret? The adjustable buckle clasp gives you the exact fit you want—tight, loose, open, or anywhere in between.
Great for: All body types
Coat, Lauren Ralph Lauren, $295. Scarf, Vince Camuto. Dress, Talbots. Clutch, Sondra Roberts. Shoes, Jean-Michel Cazabat.
Great for: All body types
Coat, Lauren Ralph Lauren, $295. Scarf, Vince Camuto. Dress, Talbots. Clutch, Sondra Roberts. Shoes, Jean-Michel Cazabat.
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Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Bathrobe Coat
Yes, the price tag is higher, but you'll have this classic wool coat forever. And it's packed with splurge-worthy details like slimming side seaming and a back vent that accommodates curves.
Great for: Lean, busty and curvy body types
Coat, Cinzia Rocca, $1,135. Scarf, Franco Ferrari. Top, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target. Pants, Talbots. Clutch, Zac Zac Posen. Shoes, J.Crew.
Next: Five more items Adam is loving for fall
Great for: Lean, busty and curvy body types
Coat, Cinzia Rocca, $1,135. Scarf, Franco Ferrari. Top, 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target. Pants, Talbots. Clutch, Zac Zac Posen. Shoes, J.Crew.
Next: Five more items Adam is loving for fall
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Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
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From the October 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine