Look for an A-line cut; the slight bell will give your hips and thighs some extra breathing room. Try a hem that reaches to the middle of the upper leg. Unlike coats that fall to the knee or hit at the hip, this midi-length won't bury your figure in unnecessary fabric or leave your widest section on full display. Tommy Hilfiger Signature Plaid Hooded Wool Coat, $298; tommy.com
Cold-weather season doesn't mean you've got to look like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Here, our favorite flattering coats that are chic enough to keep you out of hibernation.