What Are the Best Plus-Size Coats and Jackets?

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Old Navy has a large selection of affordable fall jackets available, like this blazer, recommended by photographer and sustainable style expertMarielle Elizabeth. “I have been loving wearing an oversize blazer as a jacket with a sweater underneath, and this is the warmer version of that as the temperatures continue to drop,” she notes, adding that even though it’s a budget option, she has been “so impressed” by the quality. “It’s lined and the shoulder pads help balance my larger chest while still giving into my deep desire of looking like a ’90s power woman.”

If you’re looking for a trench coat that’s not too expensive, content creatorNikki Apostolourecommends this option from Torrid, which she says is made of a warm, thicker material but still “works well with layers and never looks boxy.”

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If you’re looking for a chore coat that you’ll have for years to come, model, writer, and content creatorLydia Okellorecommends Canadian brand Connally Goods. “It’s beautiful denim, a great size range from XS to 6XL, and will age so nicely.”

If you’re looking for a field jacket to wear during warm fall afternoons that quickly turn brisk,plus-size fashion expert Sydney Scottloves J.Crew’s “light, breathable” coat, which is printed with a “goes with everything,” leopard design.

As the founder of Berriez, a size-inclusive online vintage shop,Emma Zack’sfavorite coats are often vintage — but she’s found a new favorite in the Big Bud Press work jacket. “I love this jacket because it’s thick, 100 percent cotton, easy to throw on, and can be worn year-round,” she says. She’s also super-fond of the contrast of the gold snap buttons against the more rugged look of the cotton. Zack’s styling tip? Size up so you can wear your chunkiest of sweaters underneath it.

Strategist writer Brenley Goertzen also named Universal Standard her favorite plus option in her roundup of thebest denim jackets for womenafter it was recommended by L.A.-based stylistCharline Zeroual. After testing the Kelsey Denim Jacket for over six months, Goertzen noted that the denim felt super “soft and smooth.” She also loves the “vintage-inspired” light-blue wash, though the jacket comes in five other washes, including white, black, and dark blue.

If you’re looking for something truly one of a kind, Okello pointed us to Shop Journal’s custom blazers. For only $160, the company will source a secondhand blazer for you — up to a size 6XL — and customize it with hardware that ranges from silver-tone grommets and dome studs to rhinestone rivets, freshwater pearls, safety pins, and removable rings. You can choose between either a raw crop, hemmed crop, or long original length. For $40 less, it’ll even customize your favorite blazer for you. “The unique pleasure of having a one-of-one piece is so rare; they do excellent work,” Okello promises.

If you’re looking for a more glamorous take on outerwear, model and fat activistSaucyé West
says this coat from Roaman’s — which gives us Cate Blanchett-in-Carolvibes — might be the one for you. “They go up to a 5X, which is amazing,” she says, adding that she loves that arms are roomy enough “to be comfortable” all winter long.

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If you want a less tailored trench, Hudgens also tipped us off to Baacal’s take, which offers a more oversize cut that features storm flaps, cuffs with adjustable tabs, and a removable belt. The brand’s sizing works slightly differently: It is available in a 1, 2, 3, and 4, with the largest size equivalent to a 22.

In her roundup of thevery best trench coats, Goertzen named this trench by Universal Standard her top choice for plus sizes and after testing it herself noted that it did not disappoint. “It’s easy to customize the fit with the half-belt and buttons plus a hook-and-bar closure at the collar. The oversize lapels and many contrasting buttons at the front also make this coat feel a bit more modern than other traditional options,” she wrote. “I love that the soft cotton-and-polyester fabric moves with me as I walk but isn’t noisy,” though she notes that the hem hits right around my knees, so if you’re looking for a longer option, the Derjon trench might not be right for you unless you are petite.

Or try thisKim France–approvedmustard-yellow wool coat, a shade France describes as “really rich and versatile.” She adds, “I love how luxe it comes off on this elegant double-breasted coat.”

Okello also has their eye on this fuzzy number from Boheme Goods. While it isfaux, Okello says the texture is “gorgeous.” Available up to a 3XL, “it just makes you want to pet it and if you live somewhere colder where you can layer, having a fuzzy layer is a delight,” they add.

For something fuzzy but a bit more streamlined, freelance writerLiz Blackrecommends this longline pony-hair coat from Eloquii. According toMarie Denee, editor-in-chief ofthe Curvy Fashionistaand a plus-size-industry expert, “One thing Eloquii does well is coats.” Available up to a size 32, the brand is also selling a matching tank dress if you want to wear it as a set. “It will keep you looking stylish and cool, even while keeping you warm,” adds Black.

“Every season I find myself shoving my basic button-front coats to the side in favor of something more unique and stylish; after all, why should my outerwear be any less expressive than my innerwear,” says Black, who adds that she always gravitates to a printed puffer. She loves the Parker Puffer from Rachel Antonoff, which she says is offered in a few different prints (like bow-tie pasta or toile-inspired Manhunt print).

I’ve been testing out Alex Mill’s new denim version of its Chiltern Street Jacket this fall and I’ve been really impressed by the fit. It goes up to a size 18, but the fit is definitely oversize, with A-line sleeves and a swing-y silhouette that offers plenty of room around the hips and bum. I also love the red plaid lining that felt very appropriate on a recent weekend away upstate.

According to content creator and photographerBecca Murray, “I don’t think there is anyone out there doing plus-size outerwear like Cynthia Vincent at Baacal. Her tailoring is impeccable and she understands how to fit curves of all different proportions, meaning no matter where you carry weight, pieces fit as intended and look luxurious on every body.” Murray owns a few Baacal coats — and even designed her own in collaboration with the brand — but especially loves this “perfect, transitional” cropped trench. “It can be worn boxy or cinched with the tie, making it incredibly versatile, and the dupioni fabric lends a luxe feel to an otherwise casual silhouette.”

I also love Baacal, in particular its car coat, which I’ve been wearing for a few winters. If you’ve been searching for the perfect double-breasted wool coat to live out your Britis-winter fantasies, this one is it.

Universal Standard’s puffers are really great. Before climate change made New York winters mild enough for me to stick with a car coat, I used to wear its cropped Rainier puffer all the time. It was super-warm but lightweight and is streamlined enough that I never felt like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man when I wore it. It features a removable hood, a high collar, fleece-lined pockets, and water-resistant fabric. In addition to black, this season it’s available in camel, burgundy, and this super-striking plaid option.

Scott sums up the appeal of this J.Crew overcoat simply: “It’s warm, huge, so many pockets, and timeless.” Part of a collaboration capsule with London-based brand Alex Eagle, the coat is available up to a size 24. “This is what I pull out in the pits of winter when I need to feel cocooned.”