Q. How Do I Wear Cocoon Shapes?

Futuristic, voluminous outlines are fashion's newest trend, as popularized with Balenciaga's Fall Cocoon Coats. Most designers quickly followed suit, making bubbly frocks and skirts available as easily as going to your local Target or H&M. The only problem is, how to get comfortable in such unfamiliar territory?

A. Pulling off this dramatic look requires keeping your lower half slim. Opaque tights, dark leggings and slim-fit pencil trousers should all do the trick.