

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


Why: a tailored waist will naturally flare out over the hips, cultivating curves where there are none.
alternative
Why: worn with a belt slung just below, this will make the lower-waist bigger, thus minimising the waist above.