Plus size women are as varied in shape as they are in attitude.Some are short, others are tall. Some of us are small busted, while others have a bosom so ample that it requires, and sometimes demands, extra attention. One of the most difficult challenges to dressing a plus size women happens to those who have larger hips than the traditional fashion proportions found on other women. A commonly considered problem is finding the right pair of pants. When your hips and bottom are disproportionately larger than your waist, pants, even those accompanied by belts, gap in the back do the extra fabric at the midsection.

One issue not commonly associated with wider hips, but important nonetheless, is finding coats that fit properly. If a women wears a size 14 top but requires a sized 16 or 18 pants, it follows that finding a coat is going to be difficult. But retailers like Apple Bottoms are making it easier than ever for women with large hips to find adequate clothing. The belted wool trench coat is a great piece that can be worn by all plus sized women. The dry clean only black coat includes a self-tie at the waist and no buttons below that point to allow for maximum control of tightness over the aforementioned area and a sexy cinched waist. The flat buttoned closure pockets and epaulette detailing at the shoulders gives the piece a military feel, while a detachable zipper hood adds weather versatility.