The Plus Girls' Guide to Finding the Perfect Fall Coat
1/17Selecting your new coat for the season can be one of the most important style decisions you make — no pressure, right? It’s all fun and light jackets until winter officially rolls in, and before long you’re wearing the same coat every day until March. Whether your personal style is edgy, classic, or laid back, we’ve found the coat for you.
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2/17Faux fur statement coats are everywhere this season! Natural colors, like black & brown, are fairly common, so this multi-colored style is extra special.
Alice & You Shaggy Colored Fur Jacket, $144, us.asos.com
3/17Convertible coats can save you from the winter fashion rut. This version from ELOQUII has three zip off panels, allowing you to change the length on a whim.
ELOQUII Faux Shearling Convertible Coat, $139.99, eloquii.com
4/17Black moto jackets are a classic, but a punchy color changes the style game as Nicollete Mason demonstrates here.
5/17Get the look with this cobalt option from Lane Bryant that has all the zippers & hardware you’d expect, plus a vibrant color to help you beat the winter blues (pun intended).
Lane Bryant MOTO JACKET WITH HARDWARE, $109.95, lanebryant.com
6/17When the cold air rolls in, a moto jacket just isn’t enough, but don’t think that means you need to hide your edgy style beneath a pea coat. A deconstructed take on the style staple can be just as fun, and warm too.
MODAMIX PLUS Mori Asymmetrical Jacket, $199, lordandtaylor.com
7/17The dramatic flair of a cape mixed with bright color-blocking makes this season-defying coat #1 on our wish list.
Persona by Marina Rinaldi Ontario Cape, $550, heygorgeous.com
8/17Blogger Callie Thorpe makes the case for classic colors, like this camel coat.
9/17There are so many trenches available, but few of them have the right mix of details to feel elevated. Leave it to Michael Kors to get this classic just right.
MICHAEL KORS Plus Double-Breasted Trench Coat, $168, lordandtaylor.com
10/17Channel your inner Gwen Stefani with a red lip & a graphic houndstooth print. The single button closure of this car coat makes it a great way to show off your new favorite scarf.
Forever 21 Houndstooth Car Coat, $39.90, forever21.com
11/17There’s no denying when the winter storms roll in, a serious coat is required. Fortunately, there are plenty of puffers that don’t require you to sacrifice style for warmth. The shaping details around the waist, quilting, and exposed zippers make this coat from Via Spiga a standout.
Via Spiga Stand Collar Quilted Coat with Detachable Hood, $228, nordstrom.com
12/17Most winter coats are very structured, so when we see free-flowing styles, we get really excited, like @curvygirlchic’s grey option here.
13/17Achieve a similar effect with this coat in a comparable hue. The drawstring back and hemline adds shape and the asymmetrical zipper front can transform the overall look from shapeless to inspired. Are you obsessed yet?
BB Dakota 'Jenna' Tencel® Twill Drawstring Coat, $175, nordstrom.com
14/17The City Chic Princess Coat doesn’t come with its own tiara, but it does have a peter pan collar and button tabs at the waist. Choosing between the two pastel shades? Now that’s a tough decision.
City Chic Princess Coat, $118.95, fullbeauty.com
15/17If Jenna Lyons believes that leopard is a neutral, who are we to argue? Clearly, @itsmekellieb is taking her advice to heart.
16/17The collarless style of this Vince Camuto coat keeps it from feeling too bulky, and the bracelet sleeves ensure that you still get to show off your expertly stacked wrist.
VINCE CAMUTO Plus Leopard Print Coat, $219, bloomingdales.com
17/17The midi length is still trending, so it’s a natural shift to see it in outerwear as well. The dramatic faux fur collar on this style from ASOS ensures you’ll stand out in a sea of basic black pea coats.
ASOS CURVE Midi Coat with Faux Fur Collar, $168, asos.com
