Style Guide Plus Size Ladies Coats

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Shopping for plus size clothing can be difficult at the best of times, but winter can be a particularly challenging season for the fashion-loving lady. So many ladies coats are baggy, shapeless and unflattering, overwhelming the rest of your outfit by hiding it in a cocoon of padded polyester. To help you to feel confident whatever the weather this winter, we’ve come up with a few tips for creating a really stylish outdoor ensemble.

The first rule of thumb for buying winter coats is to remember that just like every piece of clothing, one size doesn’t fit all. It can make just as much of a difference to think about your body shape when it comes to your coats as it does to an evening dress or a suit. To avoid a shapeless appearance,look for coats with a high waist to help create definition. If you’re petite, full-length coats that fall below the knee won’t do you any favours, so look out for mid-length or jacket coats. If you’re wearing a skirt, chunky tights or leggings with knee boots can provide extra insulation and subtly make you look a little taller.

Black is a classic winter colour, but without some ...
... contrast you could end up veering into gothic or funeral territory. Give your outfit a quirky twist with coloured tights or a snood. If you can find matching boots, so much the better. Accessories such as bracelets, earrings and a statement bag can also add a splash of personality.

It’s always tempting to wrap up in the thickest woollen coat you can find when it starts to get really bitter out, but a well-made ladies jacket can often provide just as much insulation without weighing you down, provided you perfect the art of layering. This involves wearing several thin layers as opposed to one heavy piece. So instead of a bulky coat, try wearing a top or blouse under a lightweight cardigan, with a jacket on top. As well as not weighing you down, layering allows you to display your whole outfit rather than burying it – perfect for a night out.

Many high street retailers leave a lot to be desired when it comes to providing attractive plus-sized clothing, but there’s no need to settle for cheap, shapeless alternatives. Instead, extend your search to online shopping catalogues. Many online retailers offer a much wider range, with some stores specifically catering to plus sized women’s clothing. You’ll probably end up paying less too.

Daxon are a leading online fashion and home shopping catalogue, specialising in classical and elegantly styled fashions. From petite to plus size clothing, Daxon’s extensive range of fashion is perfect whatever shape or size you are looking for, from plus size lingerie to elegant outfits. Daxon are part of Redcats, the world’s third largest home shopping organisation.