
Kimichi & Blue coat, $140.
Best for: Belly pooches
Try this little-bit-flared number that hides your midsection while the ruffles draw attention up.

Rebecca Taylor coat, $478.
Best for: Small busts
Look for a coat that focuses on your chest. This double-breasted, Empire-waist style adds the illusion of volume, while the lighter gray color will make the most of (not downplay) your assets.

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Banana Republic coat, $218.
Best for: Short torsos
A nipped-in waist and long string of large buttons will lengthen your shape.

Victoria’s Secret Catalogue coat, $158.
Best for: Boy shapes
Anything with a bold pattern—like these contrasting plaid prints—adds curves.

Talbots coat, $398 (misses and petites sizes), $444 (plus sizes).
Best for: All shapes!
A basic black style, especially one that highlights your waist, is a must-have for every woman.