Jackets

worst jacket

Double-breasted

Why: the two rows of straight-stitched buttons make no effort to convince the eye that there is indeed a waist under that jacket.

or

Bolero jacket

Why: these are so short that they leave your entire waist exposed to scrutiny and salacious comments.

best jacket

Waisted within an inch of its life

Why: a tailored waist will naturally flare out over the hips, cultivating curves where there are none.

alternative

Short zip-front leather

Why: worn with a belt slung just below, this will make the lower-waist bigger, thus minimising the waist above.

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