What style coats and jackets flatter large-hipped divas?

If you are a large-hipped diva or have a pear shape body figure, your shoulders are narrower than your hips. Balance your bottom half by emphasizing your shoulder area. This can be done by choosing a jacket and/or coat style with puff sleeves or shoulder pads.

Moto jackets, cropped denim jackets, and belted blazers that hit below the hips are flattering on wide-hipped women. Coats that favor gals with large hips are structured A-shaped coats of knee-length. These include trench coats or longer length coats that fall lower than the hips. Jackets that fall across the widest area of your hips makes them look larger.

Avoid narrow shoulder style tops. Think about drawing attention to your upper area with details on the top of coats and jackets such as breast pockets, epaulets, and big collars. Horizontal stripes, bright colors, and pattern tops are other ways to draw attention upward and give width to your shoulder area. Also, colorful scarves, statement jewelry, and /or hats can be your friends.

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