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With the temperature dropping, it's time to start thinking about wrapping up for winter. If you need a new winter coat, you'll be ready to hit the shops to find the perfect fit for your body.
Swing Coats and Princess Coats: These high-waisted coats suit many different types of figures, but look particularly good on shorter women, as the high waist adds length to the legs. For a trendy look, choose a coat with cropped sleeves.
Military style: military detailing is still huge on the runway, and you can take this look to the high street with a great military-inspired winter coat. Tall women can pull off a long coat with a high collar and great details on buttons and epaulets, while a belted military jacket looks stunning on curvy girls.
Faux-Fur: the vintage look is in vogue this year, and top of every fashionista's wishlist as a fantastic faux-fur coat. Look for a coat that looks authentically vintage, with classic tailoring. Petite girls will be swamped in floor-length fur look for fur details around collars and cuffs instead.
When choosing a basic winter coat, you need something that will look good with most of your wardrobe. Look for a color that coordinates well with most of your favorite outfits. If chosen well, a winter coat will last for much longer than one or two seasons.
You should also look for warmth. It goes without saying that the point of having a winter coat is to keep you warm in harsh weather. Many winter coats in high-street stores don't have a lining this makes them quite cold when the wind picks up. Certain materials like wool dry quickly and direct water away from your body, whereas cotton stays wet for a long tine. If you can find a stylish winter coat that's also wind and waterproof, buy it immediately! You'll never want for another winter jacket again.
Once you've chosen your perfect winter coat, you can co-ordinate your winter accessories a matching hat, scarf, gloves and bag - even a matching umbrella!
Choosing the perfect winter coat shouldn't be a hassle. With so many different plus sized clothes and shapes to choose from, you'll quickly find the perfect coat for your figure.
