Fall Coats: Should You Go for Oversized?

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For a few weeks now, our wardrobe has taken a new turn.

Knitwear, turtlenecks, ankle boots, and quilted jackets have taken the place of light tops, skirts, and mid-season sandals. In short, the wardrobe has adjusted to welcome the most beautiful autumn/winter outfits.

And while the cozy outfits have already all been thought out, what about the key piece of the season? I’m talking about the coat. Have you found the one that will make you feel beautiful while protecting you from the cold winter temperatures?

If you are here, it means your quest to find the ideal seasonal coat is not over. So, to save you some time, let us present you with a few seasonal pieces that are particularly favored by influencers in the fashion sphere.

In this article, we’re dusting off the autumn coat trend to guide you toward the overcoat that will dress you for the season. But know already that it’s the oversized style that wins the prize for autumn/winter trend.

Oversized Trend: When Coats Go XXL

I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but for a few months now, loose clothing, deconstructed cuts, and XXL pieces have been widely showcased. The reason? The oversized fashion trend is in vogue this season.

Designers are betting on boldness, creating voluminous pieces whose textures and volume allow for depth.

Influencers are showcasing loose clothing with intentionally exaggerated cuts.

Brands and ready-to-wear companies are following the trend and offering increasingly XXL pieces, like knitwear, palazzos, or blazers.

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

The first, obviously, is because we feel good in loose clothing. Goodbye to low-rise jeans, mini skirts, and crop tops that restrict our movement. Clothes with wide cuts provide us with the undeniable advantage of moving freely without compromising our dignity. Moreover, autumn/winter invites everyone to cozy up. Comfort is key, and XXL clothing is the perfect playground to make style and well-being coexist.

Furthermore, if oversized fashion is established as the trend of the season, it’s also because it caters to everyone. It is relatively easy to identify with oversized fashion, unlike more pronounced trends like the Y2K trend or Normcore. Categorized as gender-neutral, this style suits all profiles, sexes, and tastes. As long as you respect the rule of proportions, it becomes easy to dress in XXL clothing and have style. But it’s also a fantastic playground for the more daring, as the variety of cuts and pieces allows for many different combinations. One can even engage in layering, meaning the idea of stacking layers for a wow and voluminous effect.

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

Which Autumn Coats to Choose for the Season?

When it comes to style, coats offer a wide range of possibilities. Let’s focus on the different types of autumn coats that you will find in the current collections.

The Oversized Puffer for Maximum Comfort

In long or short versions, the puffer jacket is the piece you need if you’re looking for maximum comfort and are sensitive to winter temperatures. The puffer jacket is characterized by a bulky and fluffy effect. We love to wrap ourselves in it to stay warm. It may not be the most practical autumn coat to wear, but it certainly does the job for the season.

In terms of style, it’s best to stick to a simple and effective look since the puffer already takes up a lot of space. The casual style is perfect for that. The combination of loose denim, Uggs, and a white shirt perfectly embodies a laid-back yet dressed look.

The Trench: The Revisited Classic

Just like the blazer, the XXL trench offers the opportunity to dress both chic and in a more urban style. In the first case, a leather or faux leather trench will inevitably bring elegance to your outfit. In the second case, a cotton or wool trench is better suited for a casual style. It symbolizes comfort and softness and pairs very well with a less polished yet equally stylish outfit.

The oversized trench is also characterized by its length. It typically reaches the ankles and can be paired perfectly with sneakers or a pair of chunky boots to counter the classic nature of the piece.

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

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

Wool coats are a classic of an autumn/winter wardrobe. Timeless, these pieces existed long before the oversized trend and didn’t wait for XXL clothing to emerge from the shadows to be recognized.

The advantage of this type of coat is its reliability. This type of piece protects perfectly against the cold while adding a lot of structure to an outfit. While key colors like beige, navy blue, or black are still in vogue, we are witnessing a rise in colorful long coats, such as fuchsia pink, one of the trending colors of the season.

And if you love the oversized style, opt for a very long, belted XXL wool coat that you can pair with palazzos, cargos, or flared wool pants.

Faux Fur Coats: The Trend of Autumn

Thought of as an alternative to animal fur, the faux fur trend is very much in vogue this season. More and more designers are creating vegan furs to offer consumers who wish to combat animal exploitation another way to wear a fleece coat.

Among the faux fur coats in vogue, there are numerous options. You can find short faux fur coats, long faux fur coats, padded or not, with short or long hair, luxurious or accessible, solid or colorful, patterned or printed, etc.

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

Quilted Jackets and Coats

The quilted jacket has gently made its way into our wardrobes to become one of the trendiest coats of the season. Halfway between a puffer and a blazer, this new type of jacket offers the advantage of being lightweight while keeping you warm (if it’s of good quality).

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 a natural elegance to an outfit. Paired with jeans and ankle boots, it’s the perfect preppy look.

The cuts are as varied as the models. You can find fitted quilted jackets, belted ones, oversized ones with a faux fur collar, solid colors, etc. Among the colors, khaki is at the forefront, although 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, revamped the blazer cut by broadening the shoulder pads. With this customization, the piece became an emblem of the XXL wardrobe. Today, you can find it in all shapes, cuts, and colors, but the loose blazer has become an essential piece of the feminine wardrobe.

It offers the advantage of multiplying styles. With an XXL blazer, you can sport a chic and classic look by wearing a fitted little black dress, a pair of pumps, or a turtleneck with a leather skirt. But in streetwear version, the loose blazer offers a whole different vibe. 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 great combo!

Our Selection of Autumn Coats: Shop on Modalova

After whetting your appetite, here’s a selection of a few autumn coats to shop on Modalova. You will find all styles, lengths, colors, and budgets. With that, you should find the one that will accompany you in the coming months.

I hope this little selection has helped you gain clarity on autumn coats. And if the oversized trend inspires you, check out this article for a selection of other XXL pieces like knitwear and palazzos or let yourself be tempted by this range of fuchsia coats that Nastasia has spotted for you 😉.

Image credit: © Sandra Semburg