Plus Size Coats for Women

Plus Size Coats That Are Both Fashionable & Stylish!

Finding the right style, the right fit, the right fabric.

Not every plus size coats for women flatters every shoulder width or bust size.  Finding coats Winter or Summer is a greater challenge when you're Plus Size. Especially, when what we're looking to buy are good Plus Size Coats for Women that will remain relevant and look fresh, season after season.

Of course we want our coats to be stylish and fashion forward!

We are bolder in our choices now, no longer afraid of color, prints and fur because plus size fashion designers have found way to creatively incorporate these into the basic coat.

We all have style. 

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For some, it's as easy as putting on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, and perhaps a blazer, and that's it.  That's their style. Think Ellen Degeneres.

Tell me, have you seen Ellen in a dress? The answer is, no. Because it's not her style. It does not fit her personality.

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Buying Plus Size Coats for Women

This takes a bit more serious thought because it is an investment. Good coats in the bigger sizes tend to run $50 to $100 more the regular misses size. So it is understandable that our coats, whether they're winter or for spring, should last us a few seasons.

Try to avoid coats that are fads, that are too trendy, whose cuts do not give the illusion of long and lean.

By doing this, you're ensuring that you can still wear your coats for a couple more seasons without fear of being dated. Invest in a good  brand and a great style. Plus Size Coats for Women are now available from designers who have  beautifully updated the classic  cut with little touches of femininity or splashes of color to highlight either the collar or the sleeves.

Here are some of the most popular Plus Size Coats for Women:

Pea coat

It is timeless and classic. They are simple enough for day, and yet dressy enough for evening, depending on the  material. The Pea coat has a double row of buttons and a stylish collar. Though only one row of buttons are functional, it has  symmetry and a clean, finished look. This modern style plus size pea coat can be dressed up or down with slacks and heels, or jeans and boots.  Pea coats nowadays are made from lighter wool, they are more supple, so a gentle drape is achieved. Most modern pea coats are not bulky and heavy, and more importantly, they look  sleek and lean, even in the bigger sizes.

Bomber Jacket

This is a style that you have be wary of, if you are top heavy. Most bomber jackets tend to come in the  slimmer cuts. So choose one that give enough room in the shoulders and chest. If you find a size and a color that is classic,  then go for it!

This is an old style made over, and in the plus size coats for women, the cut is longer so it does not stop  at the waist. Again, this is a great style, just be sure that it fits right.

Anorak, Car Coats and Parka

These coats are great and very versatile for day. These are the,"active coats" because they do not restrict movement, are looser in cut, and the fabric, especially micro fiber, is silky to the touch. Yet it keeps you ultra warm. Plus size coats for women have truly come a long way. Micro fiber coats were not available in these sizes before. And yet today, these is one of the best selling coats, even though they tend to be pricier than the fleece active coats.

Hooded Toggle Wool Coat

This is the coat to buy to keep you warm during the winter season. Today's wool is lighter and yet  warmer. It is smoother and silkier. When we were kids, my mother forced us to wear itchy, coarse and stiff wool coats. I  literally ran away from her whenever I spotted her bringing mine down the driveway. I refused to submit to the torture! Well, good news sisters, these new wool coats are not like those coats!

In some toggle coats, the hood is detachable, which makes  it more versatile. When buying this coat, make sure that the length is right for your height. Because they tend to run  longer, you might have to invest in good alteration. Believe me, it is well worth it!

Walking Coat, Maxi Tunic and the Raincoat

These coats tend to be made of lighter fabrics and are great for spring and the  transition from Fall to Winter. Good plus size coats for women in these styles are available in a variety of colors, from  Easter colors to the more muted earth colors for Fall and Winter. Unfortunately, these coats show wear and tear easily, so  invest in a good brand and a heavier fabric. The extra dollars now will translate into many more seasons of wear!

Black Leather Coat

I rest my case. Yes, contrary to popular belief, the long black leather coat is available in Plus Size. This coat is my favorite. I have one that's more than ten years old. Even back then, I knew to invest in a good brand, a good, soft and supple leather, and since the first day I wore it, till the last run to the supermarket  this morning, I always get compliments. It never fails.

This is one coat where it is imperative that you spend the extra bucks. A cheap leather coat will, I hate to tell you this,  look like a cheap leather coat. Do you go for the shiny leather or the matte leather?

Try them both. It's a matter of  preference.

I have the matte style. It is understated and sleek. And yet, whenever I wear it, I get a feeling of satisfaction  because this style is me. Not only does it keeps me warm, but it makes me feel confidently stylish. I used to think that  leather coats were for regular sized women. How wrong I was. I see a lot of plus size women nowadays wearing leather coats  and everybody just looks so stylish.

So here we are. Now you know the different styles in Plus Size Coats for Women. Invest in the right coat. Make sure it's the  right fit. And more importantly, wear it with confidence.

Pretty and Practical? No, not enough! Stylish and elegant? Yes. That's the coat for you!