Your Body’s Perfect Weekend Jacket
If You Don’t Love Your Tummy…
“I like to show off my legs, but my area of ‘improvement’ is my stomach, so I don’t really wear tight clothing. I like jackets that hit below my hips and are a little oversize so I can roll up the sleeves.” —Sophie Monet, 25
If You’re Minimizing Your Middle, Try a Looser Cut
Big pockets keep a double-breasted style from looking fussy.
Lacoste Live (sizes XS–L, $395, lacoste.com)
If You’re Minimizing Your Middle, Try a Looser Cut
Even roomy shapes can have some tailoring.
Superdry Usa (sizes S–L, $200, superdry.com)
If You’re Minimizing Your Middle, Try a Looser Cut
Bold emerald green? Why not!
Lands’ End Canvas (sizes XS–L, $180, landsendcanvas.com)
If You’re Plus-Size…
“I’m curvy all over, and I like that this jacket has a drawstring around the waist so you can pull it tighter and give yourself more definition. It’s a nice complement to tighter jeans.” —Audrey DeLano, 28
If You’re Curvy, Drawstrings or Belts will Cinch the Waist
Ruching can also trim your torso.
Eddie Bauer (sizes S–XXL, XSP–XLP, 1X–3X, $80–$90, eddiebauer.com)
If You’re Curvy, Drawstrings or Belts will Cinch the Waist
Try knotting the belt in the back.
EvansUSA.com (sizes 10–28, $115, evansusa.com)
If You’re Curvy, Drawstrings or Belts will Cinch the Waist
Add any bright belt to this traditional take.
L.L. Bean (sizes XS–XL, XSP–XLP, 1X–3X, $69, llbean.com)
If You’re Thin and Busty…
“I’m a 34D and a size 6. When you have a big chest, it’s hard to dress chic and not appear vulgar. The zippers and length of this jacket take the attention off the chest zone, especially if I wear it open.” —Elise Lebrun, 19
If You’re Busty, Downplay Your Chest with Length
Such a pretty pale green, right? A hood distracts from décolletage.
Gap (sizes XS–XL, $98, gap.com)











