The Best Look for Fall: Sweater Coats for Every Body
With the right cut, a well-textured sweater-coat can be as sweet on a petite or plus size as on someone tall and willowy.
Boyish
Debra Roberts
Age:
51
Occupation:
Yoga teacher in training
The fit-and-flare sweater-coat (French Connection, $258) gives Roberts an hourglass silhouette, while layered sleeves and a plaid shirt (Gap, $50) add oomph on top, where she needs it. A belt (Longchamp) worn slightly below the waist emphasizes the hips, and slim bootcut corduroys (J.Crew, $80) supply a little swagger. Roberts's verdict: "Cowgirl yet chic."
Earrings, Irene Neuwirth. Necklace and bracelet, J.Crew. Ring, Kara by Kara Ross. Boots, Coach.
If you're small on top…
- Dense, intricate knits add style and presence. You can afford the extra bulk.
- A shirt with a breast pocket and a pattern instantly makes you seem bustier.
- Using a belt to demarcate where top meets bottom is a quick route to curvy.
From the
November 2009 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
