The Right Coat for Your Body

Wanted: Disappearing Hips

The A-line swing coat, flaring generously from the shoulder, is the 1950s' gift to pear-shaped women—and that's a lot of us. "It's made me more open to vintage looks," admits Valerie Broussard, 32. Treat this camel-and-white bold houndstooth topper as an accessory, layering it over dark, simple stuff like long gloves, skinny pants, and matching knee-highs and heels.