Houndstooth Coat

November 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A print peacoat is such a fresh change for fall and winter.

I was tempted to share another red coat with you when I saw Jessica London’s wool-blend pea coat but then I saw they had it in six other colors including one of my favorite patterns — houndstooth. If you are not fond of the print then there is dark navy, charcoal, black, dark green (which reminds me of a coat I had in highschool), honey mustard and ruby red. I would totally wear a red scarf and mitts with this just to get in my winter red.

This houndstooth print coat is from Jessica London.

They currently offer this style in sizes 12 to 32 and it is on sale for $99 to $120 depending on your size. This one is a few inches shorter than the one I mentioned the other day. I love the large notched collar, it looks like it would be good for tucking in when it gets blustery.

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The Red Wool Coat

November 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
This featured coat from Ulla Popken is a wool blend.

I tend to be more attracted to red coats in the winter. I am not sure why since in general blue is my favorite color. Probably because I have animals and everything shows up on blue wool. If you love red as much as I do, Ulla Popken has this straight line red wool coat in sizes 12 to 38. It is 80% wool and 20% nylon, lined so the itchy stuff is on the outside. I like that this coat is a little longer to cover the backside and while it is dressy it is not too dressy that it can’t be thrown on with a pair of jeans.

This lovely red plus size coat is from Ulla Popken

I the think the balance between casual and dressy with these types of coats is determined by the winter accessories — the scarf and mittens. A thick woolly scarf and mittens is more casual while a thinner lacy one with leather gloves would be dressier.

Ulla Popken has a few different styles of wool coats of varying lengths and they are reasonably priced, all under $180.

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Cranberry Hooded Jacket

November 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Plus size winter coats from Penningtons.

Penningtons has a coat sale on at the moment (25% off) and I am quite attracted to this cranberry hooded jacket with the faux fur trim. I love the color but if you are not fond of red there are a few left in black.

Red winter coat with faux fur lining hood.

Unlike many winter coats I have seen this season it does have inner cuffs so the wind doesn’t blow up the arms. It also has a cinch at the waist to keep it from blowing up the backside. They currently have sizes available from x to 5x which is an amazing size range — so nice to see coats being made in the larger sizes.

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Down Filled Warmth

October 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Plus size down filled coats for women.

Tired of polyester fill coats? Want a little down filled splendor to keep you warm this winter? Check out Navabi’s Zizzi down filled coat with a furry removable hood. I especially love the bright yellow “curcuma” but it also comes in black or purple. Unlike other puff coats we have seen in the past this one actually looks good on.

This gorgeous bright yellow down filled coat is from Navabi.

If you are unfamiliar with Navabi, their clothing (sizes 12 to 28) is shipped from Germany worldwide, in this case the shipping would be free. Consider yourself warned about the price though, as this coat is not cheap, at $400 it would definitely be an investment for keeping warm (80% down and 20% feathers).

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Coats from the UK

November 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Plus size coats from Evans UK.

Canada is not the only place to shop for plus size outerwear. Here are a few of my picks from shops in the UK:

From ASOS Curve

ASOS Curve is a small plus size brand within the ASOS site. And is one of the most popular hot spots for shopping plus in the UK. They offer US sizes 14 to 22 but check their measurements as I find they fit much bigger than a 22. These three plus size coats are my favorite:

Plus size mac coats from Asos Curve.

From top left:

  • Button Swing Coat, $140
  • Military Fit and Flare Coat, $160
  • Peplum Coat with Belt, $189

ASOS Curve offers fashion forward styling and fun bold colors.

From Evans

Evans’ has a large selection of plus size coats for sizes 14 to 32 (UK) although most tend to be on the dark side. These three are my favorite:

Plus size coats from Evans UK.
From top left:

  • Stone Faux Fur Trim Padded Parka Coat, $115
  • Teal Faux Fur Collar Coat, $150
  • Navy Long Quilted Coat, $115

I find Evans fits smaller so again, check sizing information to get a proper fit instead of relying on the number conversion sizing.

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Outerwear Where?

February 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Plus Size Plaid Suka Winter Coat

In some parts of Canada, like say Eastern Ontario, it is still winter. I woke up to 10cm of freshly fallen snow. That isn’t a complaint. I’ve been waiting for the real white stuff for months. Better now then say, April? Plus Size Plaid Suka Winter Coat

If you are still looking for plus size outerwear for the remaining months of the season (if you are in B.C. I really don’t want to hear about what you’re wearing), Maximum Woman has some great prices at their site. Like this Suka belted wool coat for $59.99 (reg. $150). They currently have sizes 1x and 3x in this style. There a few other nice styles in sizes 1x and 2x.

In the mean time, keep warm spring will be here before you know it!

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