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How to Look Great in Layers

By Instyle Updated Feb 03, 2015 @ 3:34 pm
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Jessica Alba - Alexa Chung
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Cinch Your Coat

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Define your waistline while you're staying warm by belting a long jacket or sweater. Work a leather cincher like Mary-Kate Olsen (left) or a fabric sash like Kerry Washington (right).

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Pair a Cropped Jacket with a Long Top

Joy Bryant - Selena Gomez
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Not so fond of your middle? A flowy top will glide over your waist, while a fitted jacket will keep the look tailored. Try a dark bolero a la Joy Bryant (left) or Selena Gomez (right).

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Elle Macpherson - Blake Lively
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Follow the lead of Elle Macpherson (left) or Blake Lively (right) and add a fitted waistcoat to a blouson dress or top. The extra piece will hug your upper body (and your curves!).

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Pair a Boyfriend Blazer with Skinnies

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Those with rocking legs, listen up! Show off your slender pins like Kirsten Dunst (left) orZoe Saldana (right) while getting coverage (and warmth) from an oversize jacket.

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Add a Long Scarf

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Your mom was right-vertical lines are slimming! Wrap a long scarf around your neck (like Cat Deeley, left, or Reese Witherspoon, right) and let the ends trail down for a slenderizing effect.

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Wear Shorts with Tights

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Cover your control-tops with a cute pair of shorts. Get inspired Jessica Alba (left) or Alexa Chung (right) and look for luxe fabrics-no-one will notice you're wearing Spanx!

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