The Best Coat for Your Body

“I’m hourglass, and I love my shape. I like pairing a swingy, bright coat with neutrals like gray tights that make you look taller.” —Marina Bulatkina, 28

Embrace your curves with this fierce leopard.

ASOS Curve, sizes 2-22, $97, asos.com

Even a bold blue is flattering in a clean cut.

Old Navy, sizes 1X-4X, $85, oldnavy.com

The secrets to allover print? Length and lines.

Dorothy Perkins, sizes 2-18, $119, dorothyperkins.com

“I’m a 28DD. I have a small frame but with ‘totters’ and a tush. I like big, baggy, comfy coats, but I put them on with skinny pants–otherwise I’d look like a box!” —Caitlin Marino, 23

Wrapdresses let you pick the fit. Same idea in a coat!

Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation, sizes 0-14, $130, kohls.com

A swingy cut skims your curves.

Talbots, sizes 2-14, 0P-16P, 12W-22WP, $269, talbots.com

The cute flounce at the bottom balances your bust.

London Fog, sizes S-XL, $180, londonfog.com

“I have a short torso and like to buy coats a size bigger than what I need so that I can layer big sweaters underneath. Sizing and how you tuck your clothes in can totally change your body.” —Josine Tence, 21

The buttons and fur stretch your torso.

Liz Claiborne, sizes S-XL, $90, jcpenny.com