What are “cocoon” coats?

Cocoon coats are warm, roomy style coats with rounded, sloped shoulders, voluminous arcing sleeves (some not full length), and a structured body. These coats were popularized by Balenciaga. Cocoon coats offer comfort with a bit of drama. They lend themselves to layering when you start with a streamlined piece such as a bodysuit. Cocoon coats…

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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…

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How can I look stylish at work?

How can I look stylish at work? I work for a tech company where jeans are the uniform. Looking stylish at work at a tech company you might say is somewhat of an oximoron. Think about wearing interesting jackets and coats in different styles, colors, fabrics and textures. Also colorful tops, trendy handbags and art…

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How can you wear capes?

Capes are festive, chic and magical. They come in a variety of lengths and are more versatile than coats. Capes look best with slim silhouettes that offset the cape’s volume. Slim pants or jeans look very stylish with capes. Capes work well when worn over a blazer or layers of tops with tights and boots.…

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What length should a maxi coat be from your ankles?

A maxi coats is so stylish and will keep you warm and cozy when the weather is cold. There is no perfect length for a maxi coat. Some maxi coats go to the ankle bone and some go below the ankle bone to the top of your shoes. Coats that reach the lower calves on…

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