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THE BIG COVER UP

Rather than bemoan the snow flurries that fell in Las Vegas this week, think of them as an excuse to expand your wardrobe. There is no better time to buy a winter coat than the present. Not only does the weather give you the green light, but so do the options. Outerwear never has seen such diversity with shapes, colors, lengths and fits.

Exercise caution, though. More options mean more room for error. According to Amy Berlin, fashion director at Shape magazine, there are three things one should consider when shopping coats. Your needs, your style and -- most importantly -- your shape.

"You can either do wonders for your body or a real disservice if you don't choose the right coat for your body type," she says.

Take a look at the coats Berlin selected as the most flattering for each of the following body shapes. Tweak the length of each, depending on your stature (tall women can go longer, petite women should keep it brief). And, if all else fails, go for the one coat Berlin selected as the most universally flattering.

 

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