16 Figure Flattering Winter Trends for Winter 2012
1. Casual Tailored Blazers
A structured blazer, made of stretch cotton and features a stylish one-button closure—is tailored to define your shoulders and waistline.
2. Pencil Skirts
A body-skimming tailored pencil skirt, accentuates your curves without clinging or adding bulk.
3. Boyfriend Cardigans
The most-flattering cardigans for many body types is a boyfriend silhouette with a V-neck button-front straight silhouette that hits at the hip.
4. Cigarette-Leg Jeans
Somewhere between the jegging and straight-leg is the cigarette silhouette which are sleek, curve-hugging pants that just graze (not grip) the knee and ankle.
5. Chunky-Heel Pumps
Unless you have super-slender legs, skinny heels just aren't as flattering as a more substantial shoe. They are conservative enough to wear to the office and will easily transition to cocktail hour and nights out.
6. Big Scarves
A giant scarf isn't just great for keeping you warm, it's also a terrific tool for balancing outfit proportions. It also add a subtle pop of color to casual outfits and monochrome coats.
7.Knee-Length Skirts
Retro-inspired ladylike silhouettes are all the factors of a A-line skirt, in a charming print, will make nearly anyone look like she has a great hourglass shape.
8. Strategic Color-Blocking
This season, use geometric prints and color-blocking to your advantage. Dresses use contrasting dark and light paneling to striking, curve-enhancing effect.
9. Faux-Fur Collars
Love faux fur but can't take it in large doses? Try it in a trim. A plush collar frames your face and draws attention upward.
10. Polka Dots
This winter, wear fun spots on your dresses, skirts and sweaters to accentuate your best features.
11. Tuxedos
There's nothing more figure-flattering than head-to-toe tailoring. This winter, women's wear takes a tip from the guys, try a sharp tuxedo, which is made of jersey for movement and comfort.
12. Tops With Bows
A ladylike bow on a chic top looks classic and modern all at the same time. Plus, embellishment at your neckline and in the center of your body is tried-and-true slimming. goes just as well with jeans as it does with a satin skirt.
13. Long Pendant Necklaces
It's conventional fashion knowledge that a V-neckline is, by far, the most flattering—but even if you're in a crewneck, get the V-neck look with a long pendant statement necklace, which has the same effect.
14. Dresses With Waists
This winter, ban shapeless shifts from your wardrobe. Choose a dress cinched at your natural waistline instead,
15. Lace Dresses With Sleeves
When you're wearing a sleeveless dress, do you find yourself always reaching for a cover-up cardigan? Why not stock up on this season's evening-wear staple: lace dresses with long sleeves. They're flattering and photogenic, and they cover your upper arms.
16. Belted Puffa Coats
Puffa jackets have come a long way since their shapeless, skiwear roots. This year, there are more sophisticated, long-line, belted.
