As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the drop in degrees becomes more and more of a reality and our light fall jackets become more and more obsolete. It's time to face it: the bone-chilling temperatures of winter are coming, and it's important to get prepared now by filling out any gaps in your cold-weather wardrobe. While properly fitting plus-size tights, player-friendly sweater vests, and a good pair of jeans are all important, we must not forget the most important defense against those cold temps: the coat. Shopping for a coat in person can be incredibly limited for the plus-size shopper. Shopping online is often the answer to finding the best and widest range of plus-size coats you'll actually want to wear.
The days of limited stylish, plus-size coats are no more. Protection from the frosty is possible without donning that dingy, depressing coat that brings no joy. Whether you're in need of a stylish trench, faux-fur winter warrior, or a versatile puffer, finding the proper (and attractive) coat to stand up to the fierce dip in temperature is imperative. Click ahead for 12 plus-size coats that'll better equip you to accept your wintery fate.
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L.L. Bean Mountain Pile Fleece Coat
Size Range: 1X-3X ( petite & regular sizing available) With this coat, L.L. Bean proves that cute can also be functional. It's made from the plushest fleece and meant to provide serious warmth. It also provides a lot of coverage (all the way to your knees!) while still being fitted.
L.L. Bean Mountain Pile Fleece Coat, $, available at L.L. Bean
Sanctuary Josephine Ponte Topper Jacket
Size Range: 1X-3X
A plaid coat goes a long way. It's a bit more fun than a solid neutral while still feeling timeless. Although this isn't protecting you from single-digit degree days, it can definitely be worn through fall and winter with the addition of proper layers.
Nordstrom Rack Josephine Ponte Topper Jacket, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
Eloquii Faux Leather Strong Shoulder Coat
Size Range: 14-28
In anticipation of The Matrix Resurrections, we give you this faux leather stunner. The prominent will take any outfit to the next level style-wise while still being a classic style and silhouette.
Eloquii Faux Leather Strong Shoulder Coat, $, available at Eloquii
Athleta Downtown Jacket
Size Range: XXS-3X
A simple, well-made black puffer goes a long way. It'd pair well with fancier dinner outfits, and it'd definitely go with a morning workout ensemble as well.
Size Range: 1X-4X
For days when you are feeling like the coolest person around, this faux-fur lined coat from Mango will give you rockstar vibes with its retro cut and sweet leather details.
Size Range: 14-22
Who says you can't do pastel colors in the winter? The lovely lavender hue and endless styling opportunities make this coat stand out. It's perfect for cold weather rains showers and snowstorms. Layer it over a turtleneck for extra protection from the elements.
Threadbare Curve Curve Louisa Mac In Dusky Lilac, $, available at ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Curve Borg Collared Belted Maxi puffer Jacket In Black
Size Range: 12-26
If you want a coat that really works against the coldest winter winds while also looking trendy, this is for you. Its padded design and cushy lining make it optimal for warmth galore. The beautiful wide collar and the wrap design also provide extra style and protection.
ASOS DESIGN Curve Borg Collared Belted Maxi Puffer Jacket In Black, $, available at ASOS
Rachel Comey X Target Heathered Plaid Sherpa Collared Overcoat
Size Range: 1X-4X
It's not too late to snag a piece of the latest Target designer collaboration. A few pieces, like this Rachel Comey coat, were released a little later than the bulk of the initial drop. Not only is it stylistically pleasing with heathered plaid and a beautiful sherpa collar, but it's also very budget-friendly at only $80.
Rachel Comey x Target Heathered Black Plaid Sherpa Collared Overcoat, $, available at Target
11 Honor´é Cora Merino Wool Blend Coat
Size Range: 12W-24W
This open-front coat has a shawl-like collar and is made from 50% Merino wool. While vibrant, this caramel hue will still mesh well with most other colors you may want to wear this season. The unique fabrics in this coat make it a prime option for a pile-resistant piece.
11 honore Cora Merino Wool Blend Coat, $, available at Nordstrom
dRA Cozy Wool Blend Puff-sleeved Coat
Size Range: 1X-3X
Come for the exquisitely, whimsical puff-sleeves, stay for the warm wool and vibrant red coloring. This one runs large, so this can definitely accommodate someone that is larger than a standard 3X.
Anthropologie Cozy Wool Blend Puff-Sleeved Coat, $, available at Anthropologie
Universal Standard Willow Wool Cocoon Coat
Size Range: 00-32
A classic camel-colored wool coat will be your best friend when the chilly season really starts to take hold. This one from Universal Standard accommodates a pretty wide range of sizes, so no one is left out from wearing this structural, cocoon-shaped piece. It's also made from 60% wool which is ideal for keeping you warm & toasty.
Universal Standard Willow Wool Cocoon Coat, $, available at Universal Standard
J.Crew Quilted Cocoon Puffer With Primaloft
Size Range: XXS-3X
Quilted coats are the perfect addition to your cold-weather wardrobe. They add much-needed texture and are great transition pieces. This one from J.Crew is already selling fast, and we can see why. Grab it now and wear it season after season.
Since launching, Danish fashion brand Ganni has introduced several progressive changes to its brand, including upcycling ventures and rental programs, in partnerships with brands like Depop and Levi’s. But the cult brand had yet to extend its sizing, which usually stops at an XL. Now, the brand has partnered with 11 Honoré, an online retailer for plus-size clothing that includes designer brands and an in-house label, to extend its new collection, Love Drop, up to size 22.
“Ganni is all about our community and I really want to make sure as many people as possible feel included in what we do,” Ditte Reffstrup, Ganni’s creative director told Refinery29.
The collection includes 10 styles that range from floral dresses, jumpsuits, and leggings to a pinstripe blazer-style dress and a three-quarter sleeved corset-like top. Available now online and in select IRL Ganni stores, the styles come in U.S. sizes 0 to 22 — with prices ranging from $135 to $645. Each style is composed of 50% organic or recycled fabric.
Reffstrup says that she chose the retailer to extend the brand’s sizes because they are “experts in the field,” adding that the Ganni team is always looking for collaborations where they can “learn something new.” While 11 Honoré has been considered a champion for plus-size women when it launched in 2017, it has come under fire recently following its collaboration with Lena Dunham, which tapped out at size 26.
While going from 10/12 to 22 is a major improvement for the brand, there is still work to be done. With that in mind, Reffstrup says that Ganni plans to expand its offering of ready-to-wear beyond size 22 in the future: “We are committed to gradually increasing the offering of extended sizes across each collection.”
The Ganni x 11 Honoré Love Drop collection is now available online at Ganni, 11 Honoré, and Nordstrom. Here are a few of our favorite styles to shop from.
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While 2021 bridal trends have already disrupted many traditions — micro-dresses and jumpsuits reigned as brides swapped ballgowns for look more suited for minimonies and intimate gatherings that defined the pandemic — come next fall, wedding dresses will continue to reflect the times we are living in.
As New York Bridal Fashion Week showed this week, designers are opting for versatile pieces that brides-to-be will want to wear again after the ceremony, with recycling the biggest trend of all. Brands like Lazaro, Nadia Manjarrez, Houghton by Katharine Polk, and Katherine Tash offered 2-in-1 garments, as well as practical design elements like pockets and high-low skirts.
Ready-to-wear trends also made their way down the runways, with Bridgeton-style corsets, cut-outs, and statement sleeves leveling up the game for brides who want a departure from the classic silhouettes.
Ahead, take a look at some of the biggest 2022 bridal trends coming to a fall wedding near you.
Detachable Pieces
It’s a common practice for brides to trade gowns for mini dresses during the reception, to make way for partying the night away. For fall 2022, designers and brands are eliminating the need for a second dress. Instead, they are offering gowns with detachable pieces — from sleeves and overskirts to bows and trains — that can take a bride from the altar to the dance floor with a quick tug of an overskirt.
Long-sleeved gown with detachable bow train from Allison WebbGown with detachable sleeves from Blush by Francesca AvilaStrapless dress with detachable puffed sleeves from Lazaro
Corsets
Much like the rest of us, the bridal world has also paid attention to Bridgerton. Regency-inspired corsets are now making their way down the aisle in the form of gowns with corset bodices and dresses with exposed boning.
Houghton by Katharine PolkLazaroNadia Manjarrez
Cut-Outs
If there’s a definitive 2021 fashion trend, it’s cut-outs, and it seems that the Y2K-ready style is ready for its big day. Bridal brands and designers are embracing shows of skin, with everything from midriff-baring numbers to back slits appearing on the runways.
PatBo
Katherine TashNadia Manjarrez
Statement Sleeves
Similarly to cut-outs, statement sleeves have been one of the biggest trends of 2021, with celebrities and designers offering a spotlight on the shoulders. For bridal, the style is just as extra, with off-the-shoulder and voluminous sleeves marking gowns. Designers like Katherine Tash and Nadia Manjarrez went a step further and offered detachable options that can come off for the reception.
Elie SaabDany TabetViktor&Rolf
High-low Skirts
The 2010s were marked by high-low skirts (you know, the dreaded mullet-like skirt we all loved to hate). Now that the style is coming back in ready-to-wear, wedding gowns are also embracing the asymmetrical hemline.
Viktor&Rolf PatBoNadia Manjarrez
Asymmetrical Ruffles
Ruffles add the perfect touch of drama to an otherwise simple white gown. Brands and designers this season elevated minimalist silhouettes and crisp fabrics with lopsided ruffles that gave this bridal-approved detail a modern twist.
Theia
Peter LangnerPatBo
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