8 Oversize Coats That Won't Make You Look Bulky
When it comes to this season's coats, bigger is better. Here's how to work the latest oversize styles without looking like you've been swallowed.
By Adam Glassman
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Don't get hung up on hanger appeal. An oversize coat may look shapeless, but trust me and try on a few. It's the only way to see how the details and tailoring fully come together.
Keep everything else skinny. Body-skimming pieces will balance the coat's voluminous silhouette.
Enjoy the drama. A piece like this is meant to make an entrance, so don't be afraid to go for bold prints. (However, unless you're really tall, a three-quarter length—or shorter—is most flattering.)
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Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Liz Claiborne, $220,
jcp.com
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Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
W118 by Walter baker, $298,
Walterbaker.com
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Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Elizabeth and James, $545,
Bloomingdales.com
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10 Crosby Derek Lam, $1,300,
shopbop.com
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What to Wear It With
These sleek basics hold their own against a scene-stealing coat.
Pencil Skirt
Jennifer Lopez, $35,
Khols.com
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Structured Bag
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Skinny Sweater
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Scarf
Dennis Basso for QVC, $73 for a set of two,
qvc.com
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Slim Pant
Lisette-L Montreal, $118,
lisette-l.com
Photo: Marko Metzinger/Studio D
Gloves
French Connection, $98,
usa.frenchconnection.com
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Fitted Sheath
From the
October 2014 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
