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Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal

Whether you are a minimal darling or a glam like diva we have picked the perfect transitional wear for your curves. 
By Candace Marie Stewart · Updated October 27, 2020
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Shape Enhancer

Darlings, jackets with deep V-necklines will add shape to your figure instantly.  

Jacket, Target, $32.99, target.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Trenched to Perfection

The beginning of fall calls for the perfect trench coat.  This marvelous floral printed piece flaunts a tie right at the waist that instantly slims your midsection. 

Trench, Simply Be, $71.95, simplybe.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Leather Lover

Leather lovers make sure to snatch up this elegant textured piece.  This luxe jacket showcases an open look that will cascade off your curves.

Jacket, Vivienne Westwood, $955, net-a-porter.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Zipped Perfection

Create an unconventional v-neck in this slanted zipped moto jacket.

Moto Jacket, Target, $23.99, target.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Polka Dot Perfect

This classic trench features an unexpected polka-dotted twist.  The tie that’s cinched at the waist meshed with blue hidden buttons is sure to complement your frame.

Trench, Modcloth, $99.99, modcloth.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Biker Babe

Your search for the perfect leather look jacket stops with this paneled biker piece.  The jacket has been meticulously cut to fit your curves and give you an effortless bad gal look.  

Biker Jacket, Dorothy Perkins, $89, dorothyperkins.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Lightweight Piece

Transitioning into the fall is not as daunting in this statement lightweight feather printed jacket. 

Jacket, Simply Be, $49.95, simplybe.com. 

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Denim Darling

This denim jacket flaunts a biker feel with an asymmetric zip, button detailing and quarter length sleeves.

Denim Jacket, Simply Be, $64.95, simplybe.com. 

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Super Sleek

Talk about a piece that makes a super sleek statement.  This black moto jacket’s zipped detailing complements and slims your frame.

Moto Jacket, Target, $32.99, target.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal
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Physique Perfect

The key to nailing the perfect jacket for your physique is to keep in mind where your buttons fall.  Make sure buttons are below the bust to create the ultimate silhouette.

Sweater Jacket, Chicnova, $36, chicnova.com.

Transitional Outerwear: Full Figured & Phenomenal