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You're Hiding Out

If you're trying to cover up your hips, arms or stomach underneath an oversize blazer, you're actually making yourself look larger and shapeless, says Anita Kealey, a Custom Tailor & Designers Association master. Instead, opt for a well-cut jacket that nips in at the waist and is shorter in length (a general rule of thumb is for the hem to skim your hip bone); it will showcase the most flattering parts of your figure and create a smooth line down your torso.