Though some brands are making leaps and bounds in this arena, it’s still extremely rare to see mainstream fashion trend worn on the catwalk by women of all sizes. And, if they are it’s likely by just a handful of models. Outside of that the high street has been forced to pick up the slack, and even then they aren’t the most welcoming to women with wobbly bits and bums.
We’re nearly twenty years into this current millennia, and it’s ridiculous that this is as far as we’ve come. To blow the lid on what trends look like when they aren’t photographed on the slimmest and tallest of women we’ve recruited influencers Felicity Hayward and Daisy Keens (of @pieandfash fame) to see how this season’s trickiest trends work on women regardless of how curvaceous or svelte they are.
This week we’re tackling coats. We live in a cold climate, and you’d be a fool not to invest in outerwear that’s as warm as it is attractive. On the runways of Celine, Acne and Burberry we’ve seen gorgeous jackets, but the question is how do they fit a woman who isn’t built like a Hadid? Narrowing down the trends to just four, we’re taking a look at how they size up on women with relatable bods to show that the truth is you can wear whatever the heck you want
1. Shearling Delight
*ASOS, Premium Leather Biker Jacket in Reverse Shearling, £266; Anna Scholz, Suede Fur Trim Coat, £995; Anna Scholz, Knit Keyhole Roll Neck Jumper, £89; **V by Very, Curve Pencil Skirt, £12; *V by Very, Charm Oriental Embellished Mule, £24
Cuddly like a teddy, fierce like a bear, these wonderfully woolly coats make an easy statement. Felicity showcases the allure of the seventies with an afghan coat that Penny Lane would approve of, while Daisy makes a case for white for winter in a shearling biker jacket.
2. Puff Daddy
ASOS, Longline Puffer Coat, £65; Public Desire, Harlee Metallic Pointed Toe Ankle Boots in Silver, £39.99; ASOS, Denim Low Rise Pelmet Skirt in Freesia Mid Stonewash with Raw Hem, £25; ASOS CURVE, Longline Puffer Coat, £65; ASOS CURVE, Bandeau Jersey Jumpsuit with Wide Leg, £20
Plumping for a Puffa jacket is a wise move as this trend shows no signs of waning. At Chanel and Coach, Sella McCartney and Alturuza the duvet day got its moment in the spotlight. These metallic ASOS coats feel as warm as a sleeping bag but as light as a feather. Dreamy.
3. Grown Up Tailoring
(Similar) Jack Wills, Atwoodley Cocoon Coat, £198; Daisy Street, Wide Leg Joggers With Velvet Draw Cord & Seams, £13, ASOS; Misguided, Plus Size Boyfriend V Neck T Shirt White, £8; River Island, Plus Black Tapered Trousers, £36; Public Desire, Harlee Metallic Pointed Toe Ankle Boots in Silver, £39.99;
Adulating semaphores tripped down the runways at Mulberry and Nina Ricci to clearly show that smart tailoring is going nowhere fast. Felicity’s peacoat makes a nice nautical nod
4. The Party Coat
*(Similar) Alpha Industries, Reversible Camo Nylon Bomber Jacket, £189, Luisa Via Roma; ** ASOS, Denim Low Rise Pelmet Skirt in Freesia Mid Stonewash with Raw Hem, £25; *River Island, Plus Black Faux Leather Aviator Jacket, £90; Topshop, Hex Boots, £20; Anna Scholz, Knit Dress Victoriana, £125
Go the extra mile on a night out with a coat that concludes the outfit. Don’t overlook the delights of a camo bomber or a flight jacket as it will add depth to you going out-out look. Plus, it will make sure you won’t catch the death of cold.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.