Autumn Coats: Should You Go for Oversized?

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A few weeks ago, our wardrobe took a new turn.

The knits, turtlenecks, ankle boots, and quilted jackets have replaced the mid-season tops, skirts, and sandals. In short, the wardrobe has been synchronized to welcome the most beautiful autumn/winter outfits into its fold.

And while the cocooning outfits are already well thought out, what about the season’s key piece, the coat? Have you found the one that will make you feel beautiful while protecting you from the cold winter temperatures?

If you’re here, it means your quest to find the ideal seasonal coat isn’t over. So, to save you some time, let us introduce you to some seasonal pieces that are particularly favored by influencers in the fashion sphere.

In this article, we dust off the autumn coat trend to guide you towards the overcoat that will dress you for the season. But know already that the oversize trend is winning the autumn/winter fashion prize.

Oversize Trend: When Coats Go XXL

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but for a few months now, baggy clothes, deconstructed cuts, loose pieces, and XXL outfits have been prominently featured. The reason? The oversized fashion trend is in vogue this season.

Designers are betting on boldness and creating voluminous pieces whose textures and volume create depth.

Influencers are flaunting themselves in oversized clothes with deliberately exaggerated cuts.

Brands and ready-to-wear stores are following the trend by offering increasingly XXL pieces like knits, palazzos, and blazers.

And if everyone loves the oversized fashion, it’s for two reasons.

The first, obviously, is because we feel good in loose clothing. Say goodbye to low-rise jeans, mini skirts, and crop tops that restrict movement. Clothes with wide cuts offer the undeniable advantage of moving freely without compromising our dignity. Moreover, autumn/winter invites everyone to cocoon. With comfort being key, XXL clothing is the perfect playground for combining style and well-being.

Secondly, if the oversized fashion is the season’s trend, it’s also because it appeals to everyone. It’s relatively easy to identify with oversized fashion, unlike more distinct trends like the Y2K trend or the Normcore trend. Categorized as gender-neutral, this fashion style suits all profiles, genders, and tastes. By respecting the rule of proportions, it becomes easy to dress in XXL clothing and have style. But it’s also a fantastic playground for the bold, as the variety of cuts and pieces allows for experimenting with many different combinations. You can even play the layering game, meaning the idea of layering for a wow and voluminous effect.

In short, the oversized fashion is fun, accessible, and trendy. That’s why this season, autumn coats have embraced the XXL movement. Let’s see together what type of piece you’ll find in the collections this season.

Which Autumn Coats to Choose for the Season?

In terms of style, coats offer a wide range of possibilities. Focus on the different types of autumn coats that you’ll find in current collections.

The Oversized Puffer for Maximum Comfort

In long or short versions, the puffer is the piece you need if you’re looking for maximum comfort and are sensitive to winter temperatures. The puffer is characterized by a voluminous and fluffy effect. We love wrapping ourselves in it to feel warm. It’s not the most practical autumn coat to wear, but it has the merit of doing the job for the season.

Style-wise, we focus on a simple and effective look since the puffer already takes up a lot of space. The casual style is perfect for this. And the combination of loose denim, Ugg boots, and a white shirt perfectly represents the relaxed yet dressed-up look.

The Trench: The Classic Revisited

Just like the blazer, the XXL trench offers the possibility of dressing chicly but also in a more urban style. In the first case, a leather or faux leather trench will inevitably add elegance to your outfit. In the second case, a cotton or wool trench is better suited for a casual style. It symbolizes comfort, softness, and pairs well with a less polished but still stylish outfit.

The oversized trench is also characterized by its length. It generally reaches the ankles and pairs well with sneakers or a pair of chunky boots to counterbalance the classicism of the piece.

In short, with a trench, you can clearly have fun with your looks, and switch from a classic style to an urban style with just one piece.

Long Wool Coats: The Classic Chic Touch of an Autumn Outfit

Wool coats are a classic of an autumn/winter wardrobe. Timeless, these pieces existed well before the oversized trend and didn’t wait for XXL clothing to come out of the shadows to make themselves known.

The advantage of this type of coat is reliability. This piece perfectly protects against the cold while adding a lot of structure to an outfit. While key colors like beige, navy blue, or black are still relevant, we are witnessing a bloom of long, colorful coats like fuchsia pink, one of the season’s trendy colors.

And if you love the oversized style, opt for an XXL wool coat, either very long, belted, and paired with palazzo pants, cargo pants, or flared wool trousers.

Faux Fur Coats: The Autumn Trend

Thought of as an alternative to animal fur, the faux fur trend is very popular this season. More and more designers are starting to think and produce vegan furs to offer consumers who want to fight against animal exploitation another way to wear a fleece coat.

And among the faux fur coats in vogue, there are many options. We find short faux fur coats, long faux fur coats, fluffy or not, with short or long hair, luxurious or affordable, plain or colorful, with patterns or prints, etc.

A very successful look with faux fur is the combination of a short synthetic fur coat in a chocolate brown color with a slim-fit jean + a pair of cowboy boots or high ankle boots. It definitely adds a bold touch to the outfit while highlighting femininity.

Quilted Jackets and Coats

The quilted jacket has slowly made its way into our wardrobes to rank among the season’s most popular coats. Midway between a puffer and a blazer, this new kind of jacket offers the advantage of being lightweight while keeping warm (if you get a quality one).

For mid-season and autumn, it’s a very nice piece to wear. We love it for its relaxed spirit, its effortless style that brings natural allure to an outfit. Paired with jeans and ankle boots, it’s a guaranteed preppy look.

The cuts are as varied as the models. We find fitted quilted jackets, belted, oversized with a faux fur collar, plain, etc. And among the colors, khaki holds the top spot even though beige, black, or navy blue are never far behind.

The XXL Blazer for a Bold Style

The blazer is one of the key pieces of the oversized trend. Remember, a few years ago, Balmain, the haute couture house, revisited the blazer cut by widening the shoulder pads. With this customization, the piece became an emblem of the XXL wardrobe. Today, we find it in all shapes, cuts, and colors, but the loose blazer has become an essential piece in the female wardrobe.

It offers the advantage of multiplying styles. With an XXL blazer, you can sport a chic and classic look by dressing in a tight black dress, a pair of heels, or a turtleneck with a leather skirt. But in a streetwear version, the loose blazer offers a whole different allure. In this case, pair it with boyfriend jeans, sneakers, and a basic top. It then “breaks” the outfit and adds that little elegant detail. It’s a super combo!

Our Selection of Autumn Coats: To Shop on Modalova

After whetting your appetite,

After whetting your appetite, here is a selection of some autumn coats to shop on Modalova. You’ll find all styles, lengths, colors, and budgets. With this, you should find the one that will accompany you for the next few months.

I hope this little selection has helped you get a clearer idea of autumn coats. And if the oversize trend inspires you, check out this article for a selection of other XXL pieces like knitwear and palazzo pants or let yourself be seduced by this range of fuchsia coats that Nastasia has spotted for you 😉.

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