ZheGang Garment

With cold weather heading your way comes the search for the perfect overcoat. A few simple tricks can help you find that great winter coat which will not only keep you warm and stylish but more importantly, flatter your figure

Step 1

Figure out what category best describes your body type. Are you top-heavy, pear-shaped, petite, a plus size or thick-waisted?

Step 2

Downplay generous curves with a double-breasted pea coat and criss-cross lapels.

Step 3

Balance full hips with a shawl coat, complete with an oversized, fun-fur shawl collar and hood.

Step 4

Proportion a petite frame with the stroller coat. Its sleek, simple, single-breasted cut will balance and flatter the figure.

Step 5

Cover trouble spots with the coat known as the "waterfall," which cascades from the waist down, skimming past the problem areas gracefully.

Step 6

Appear thinner in the waist when you don the Balmacan coat with its clean single-breasted styling.

Step 7

Choose one of the styles above, then make certain the coat fits over your bulkiest outfit without tugging or pulling under the arms.

Step 8

Check to make sure the coat's sleeves fall below your wrist bone.

Step 9

Test the coat by sitting in it to make sure it doesn't bind or ride up.