Other jacket choices include bolero or cropped styles as long as you can still show a narrow waistline. Belted jackets or jackets with a band around the waist help define the waistline and can work for a triangle shaped figure.
Look for jackets that button to a V-opening, rather than jewel-neck or mandarin collar jackets. Short-sleeved jackets work best when they have at least a slight gathering at the sleeve head, which helps accentuate the shoulder line. Vertical lines, such as princess seams, help add the illusion of height.
Jackets should end at the high hip rather than across the hip or below the hip, so avoid long jackets. Also stay away from jackets that have patch pockets below the waistline because that adds bulkiness where you don't want it.
In the example pictured above, the single-breasted, semi-fitted jacket from Petite Sophisticate (Vendor's Site)has a classic shape with a V-neckline and an established, slightly extended shoulder line.
