Your Top-Half Toolkit

The moves that quietly slim and balance a broader upper body:

• V-neck and wrap tops: draw a vertical line that narrows the chest
• Raglan sleeves: skip cap sleeves, puffed shoulders, and hard set-in seams that add or underline width
• Dark solids on top, lighter or patterned bottoms: recede the top, advance the bottom
• Single-breasted jackets: double-breasted styles pile bulk across the chest
• Vertical details: long necklaces, vertical seams, and open cardigans lengthen the torso

Down below, lean into wide-leg trousers, A-line skirts, and flared jeans that add volume past the waist.