| Unless it suits you, a jacket, whether formal or | | | | to do this. When attention-grabbing Jackets are |
| casual, can make you look cheap and sloppy. Make | | | | paired with darker coloured trousers or skirts, the |
| certain you select the right style by following these | | | | look is very flattering. Avoid long jackets that hug |
| tips. Once you have chosen the correct fit for you, | | | | the hips and short jackets that stop at the waist and |
| your jacket can be dressed up or down and teamed | | | | make the lower half of your body look even larger. |
| with different accessories to achieve various effects | | | | Jackets that stop at the hips are most flattering for |
| for different occasions. | | | | pear shapes because they divide the body below the |
| Rectangular shaped bodies require sharply tailored | | | | waist and help to minimise the hips. |
| jackets that do not fit too tightly, for example | | | | Full Bust: If you have a fuller bust you must avoid |
| double breasted blazers. Jackets that create a slight | | | | boxy jackets and double-breasted styles that will |
| waist are good but you must ensure that any main | | | | make you appear top heavy. Wide lapels, ruffles and |
| detail is not at your widest point. | | | | any detail in the bust area are not good on your |
| If you are a rounded apple shape you should avoid a | | | | body type. Go instead for jackets with deep V-necks |
| very structured look as this will not complement your | | | | and slimming solid colours. |
| womanly curves. No double breasted jackets for you | | | | If you have a long body, the aim here is to wear a |
| or buttons at your widest point. Go for less | | | | jacket that shortens your middle section and gives |
| well-shaped designs with shawl collars in softer fabrics | | | | the illusion of raising your waistline. Good jacket |
| like cotton or linen. | | | | choices include cropped with belts, wraps and jackets |
| Inverted Triangle - sharp tailoring but avoid longer | | | | with horizontally striped patterns. |
| lengths, double breasted blazer good. Fitted jackets if | | | | Fitted jackets are best for smaller frames with or |
| have straight seams, with no pockets. If full bust, | | | | without thin belts to nip in the waist. Long jackets |
| avoid details like pockets, lapels on jackets. | | | | must be avoided since they can make you appear |
| To balance a pear shape it is necessary to draw | | | | shorter than you really are. |
| attention away from the bottom half of the body | | | | An image consultation with an image consultant can |
| and towards the top. Colourful or shiny jackets with | | | | give you many further tips on how to dress for |
| busy patterns and detailed, intricate necklines all help | | | | success. |