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The best coats for hourglass shapes

Hourglass shapes: Hourglass shape
Hourglass shapes are curvy with a defined waist and bust. A one-piece outfit that makes the most of the waist is a good look for this figure, so try a figure hugging dress. Empire-style shaped dresses are good, as they accentuate the top half and skim the bottom. Deep V necklines are great, but try and avoid high, round necks or bulky knits on your top half. Patterns work well on the bottom half with a plain top if you have a particularly big bust Photograph: Rob Biddulph
Hour glass coats: Autograph coat
This open neck will flatter your top half while the A-line bottom will skim your hips. Autograph at Marks and Spencer, £99, www.marksandspencer.com Photograph: PR
Hour glass coats: French Connection coat
These central buttons will draw the eye away from your chest, while the open collar style will mean you don't feel constricted. French Connection, £185, www.frenchconnection.com Photograph: PR
Hour glass coats: Jaeger coat
Invest in a quality wrap around coat that you can belt to fit perfectly around your curves. Jaeger, £499, 0845 521 0495 Photograph: PR
Hour glass coats: Ted Baker coat
Slouchy collars will focus attention around your face while the belted detail will nip you in perfectly. Ted Baker, £189, 0845 130 4278. Photograph: PR
Hour glass coats: Whistles coat
Show off your waist with nipped-in styles that then flare out over your hips. Whistles, £110, 0870 770 4301 Photograph: PR
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