It’s not too late to grab a great trench this year! There is still plenty of chilly weather left and this chic belted trench coat from DKNY is just the sort of classic outerwear that you can wear for years to come.

Sizes XS to XL available in two colors: Prussian metal and carbon metal.

Price: $99.99 (54% off the list price of $220.00)

As the temperature here in Florida drops to record lows, I’m reminded of how important it is to have a warm winter coat, even in the Sunshine State. This stylish wool walker coat from AK Anne Klein is just the ticket — and it’s now just $89.99!

Black, charcoal and red are available in regular sizes, while white and black are available in petite sizes.

A chic classic, it should be no surprise that the trench coat is still very hot this fall. This short trench coat from Chadwicks is a modern length that’s perfect for wearing with jeans. And it’s just $24.99!

It’s available in seven colors and a wide range of sizes.

Talk about a sweet deal! This Mossimo satin trench is not only priced right, it’s absolutely scrumptious in that berry color!

Nothing pulls together an outfit like a great trench coat. Slip on this short trench coat from Chadwicks for instant style in any of the five available colors. I especially love this fresh clover green that’s available in sizes small to extra-large.

Layer upon layer is the code by which Tokyo women live!

We are just coming out of the cold, sometimes snowy winter, so outerwear is on show outdoors most of the time. But when coats come off indoors — and on warmer early spring days — layers are the key.

So far, I’ve explained the basics of using stripes and lines to flatter your figure and shown you ways to use vertical lines to look taller and slimmer.

Now I’ll show you how to use horizontal lines to make your figure look fabulous.

If you watched the recent Oprah Show episode on Schlumpadinka Makeovers, then you know that Lloyd Boston considers a trench coat to be a wardrobe essential.

Is it? No, but putting on a nice trench is a fool-proof way to add polish and class to just about any outfit.

So, if you feel like your wardrobe needs an instant makeover, or if you just loved this fabulous coat, check out this Kenneth Cole trench coat. It’s now…

In a recent advice post, I explained the basics when it comes to using stripes and other lines to look thinner, taller, and generally balance out your figure. Now, I’m going to give you more examples that you can use.

Here I focus on verticals, a great place to start since they’re the easiest to use.

Ways to create and extend those thinning vertical lines

We love vertical lines because they are the easiest to work with and…

Required reading from The Bargain Queens this week:

Work the season’s hot color
Get your gorgeous glow on with these orange finds: from Prada shoes to Michael Kors patent leather bag.

The skinny on stripes and lines
How to wear stripes and still look slim

Audrey Hepburn style
There’s a must-have little black dress for everyone.

Look like a goddess for under $35
Feminine, floaty and flirty in one of the most flattering shades around.

Experiment with the mood-enhancing effects of color
The cutest lavender argyle rain boots and a fuschia…