Fashion for a Curvy Figure

SIMPLY RED: A fitted jacket and pin-striped pants elongate your line. Jacket, $250, Diesel; pants, $89.50, MICHAEL Michael Kors; shoes, $225, BCBG MaxAzria.

ALL'S FLARE: Skirt hems that fan out make legs look lean. Blazer, $179, Sisley; skirt, $119, Jones New York Collection; pumps, $69, MIA; bag, $278, Banana Republic; earrings, $38, Kenneth Cole Reaction; bracelet, model's own.

EMPIRE STRIKING: Balance your bottom half with an empire line that emphasizes shoulders. Dress, $24.99, Mossimo for Target; bag, $475, DKNY; bangles, $55 for three, R.J. Graziano; bracelet, $42, Nine West.

YOU'RE THE TOP: Think scoopneck, cuz covering up a large chest only accentuates it. Cardigan, $18.94, Metro7 for Wal-Mart; tank, $8.50, Old Navy; pants, $128, Ann Taylor; necklace, $7.80, Forever 21; bangles, $6.50 for 10, Claire's.

A classically slimming peacoat in tomato red is tradition with a twist. Coat, $89.99, Isaac Mizrahi for Target.

Don't be afraid of dark colors in full cuts that also conceal. Jacket, $299, Miss Sixty; top, $49.50, Gap; pants, $99, United Colors of Benetton; boots, $398, Frye.