Lately, I’ve been ruthlessly cinching my waist. The obsession started with a leather jacket from Phoebe Philo’s rabidly awaited first collection; the coat takes a viciously sharp turn at the drop ...

While we love the oversized trend as much as the next shopper, we think it's often best styled alongside a cinched piece. A shacket with a belted dress? A slouchy cardigan with a smocked jumpsuit?