2008 Fall Coats: Pea Coats
The first coat I would like to discuss is the Pea Coat. This coat is very popular this year, and is available in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics. The upper-thigh hem of the pea coat, however, can cause certain body types to fall out of proportion.
Since the eye is drawn downwards to the hem, thereby widening the hips, this coat can be very bad for pears. The already wide hip and narrow shoulders of the pear are exaggerated by the pea coat. All hope is not lost for the lovely pear though. Many pea coats are sold with bold, colorful scarves. Tying this accessory around your neck will add some flair to the top half of the body and stop the eye from traveling downwards. When in doubt, try the coat on and see what you think.
The pea coat is especially nice for apples. The v-neck and length draw the eye downward, adding some width to the thigh area (where you tend to taper in). Beware of the scarves that are so helpful to the pears though. Since you are wider on top, you want to avoid bulking up your top half. The coat will look great on you, just use caution with the scarf. I understand that scarves are often necessary to keep you warm – I am simply talking fashion. If it is cold enough to wear the scarf, by all means, keep warm! Just avoid wearing one for the fun of it.
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