Plus Size Coats: Length, Width & Collar Guide

If you like wearing loose tunics, dresses with balloon skirts or long jumpers, you know the question: which coat goes over them without pulling, and how long should it be? In plus sizes, a coat for the cold season has to do three things above all: offer enough room for the clothes underneath, have a length that suits the outfit and be made of a material that suits your everyday life. In this guide we go through these points one by one.

Length: match it to the longest piece underneath

Our coats are between around 95 and 122 cm long. Which length suits you depends mainly on what you wear underneath. A tried and tested rule of thumb from the layered look in winter is: the coat is at least as long as the tunic underneath. In practice this means:

Around 95 to 105 cm: goes over tunics and jumpers of around 85 to 95 cm and with trousers. The bouclé coat with stand-up collar is around 95 cm long, the wool-blend hooded coat with all-over print around 100 cm.
Around 110 cm: also covers long tunics of more than 100 cm. The soft bouclé coat in khaki and the wool coat with Peter Pan collar are both around 110 cm long.
Over 120 cm: for dresses. The long pinstripe jersey coat is around 122 cm long.

With calf-length dresses of 125 cm and more, the hem of the dress will show below almost any coat. That is not a mistake as long as the difference is clear. A few centimetres of fabric just peeking out tend to look accidental rather than a clearly visible hem.

Width: H-line or A-line

Over loose clothing, what matters is how the coat runs downwards.

H-line: straight and calm

An H-line coat falls straight down from the shoulder. It looks clear and classic. It goes well over A-line tunics and jumpers because their width is distributed underneath the straight coat. The soft bouclé coat, the wool coat with Peter Pan collar and the long jersey coat are cut in an H-line.

A-line: room towards the hem

An A-line coat widens towards the hem. This gives extra room for dresses with balloon skirts or loose tunics. The red A-line bouclé coat is around 100 cm long and has comfortable raglan sleeves. They are set in with a diagonal seam that runs up to the neckline, so there is no shoulder seam. This is comfortable over a jumper.

Our tip: always try a coat on over the thickest piece you want to wear underneath. Pay attention to the sleeves as well. Circle your arms and reach forwards, and you will quickly notice whether the coat offers enough freedom of movement for everyday life.

Collar or hood?

The collar determines how the coat goes with the top underneath.

Peter Pan collar: the large Peter Pan collar of the wool coat lies flat and rounded. It goes well with round and V-necks.
Stand-up collar: the bouclé coat with stand-up collar closes higher at the neck. Over a roll neck it can get tight around the neck. A flat neckline underneath is the better choice here.
Casual collar: the soft bouclé coat has a casual collar that can be combined with almost any neckline.
Hood: the wool-blend hooded coat and the black faux leather parka with hood also protect your head. The parka is around 105 cm long, has a zip and is made of wind- and water-repellent faux leather.

Material: wool blend, bouclé, jersey, faux leather

It is worth looking at the composition, because a wool blend is not pure wool:

Bouclé wool blend: the soft bouclé coat is made of 80 % viscose and 20 % wool. The bouclé coat with stand-up collar and the red A-line bouclé coat are made of 50 % polyester, 42 % polyacrylic and 8 % wool.
Wool blend without lining: the hooded coat has the same composition, is made without an inner lining and is therefore pleasantly light.
Lightly brushed jersey: the long jersey coat is made of 53 % viscose, 45 % polyester and 2 % elastane. It is an alternative for anyone who prefers not to wear a wool blend.
Faux leather: the parka is made of 97 % polyester and 3 % elastane and is intended for rain and wind.

You can see all styles in our coat collection, and matching pieces to wear underneath in our winter fashion.

Three coat outfits to recreate

Classic with a tunic: long tunic of around 100 cm, slim trousers and the soft bouclé coat in khaki of around 110 cm.
With a balloon dress: a dress with a balloon skirt and the red A-line bouclé coat over it, which leaves room towards the hem.
For rainy days: a jumper, leggings or slim trousers and the black faux leather parka with hood.

Which size fits?

According to our size chart, size 1 is intended for German dress sizes 44 to 52 (hip circumference 120 to 146 cm), size 2 for 54 to 60 (hip circumference 146 to 160 cm). With a coat, it is worth comparing the length on the product page with your longest tunic or your favourite dress.

Frequently asked questions about plus size coats

Which coat length suits plus sizes?

That depends on the outfit. With trousers and tunics up to around 95 cm, coats of around 100 cm work well. Over long tunics, a coat of around 110 cm is the safe choice. Over dresses, a coat of 120 cm or more, or a clearly shorter coat, looks harmonious.

Which coat goes with the layered look?

An H-line or A-line coat that is at least as long as the longest layer underneath. An open cardigan as the middle layer is easier to wear underneath than a thick jumper.

Should you buy a coat one size larger?

Not necessarily. Our cuts are loose. Go by the hip circumference in the size chart and by the clothes you want to wear underneath.

Is a wool-blend coat made of wool?

A wool blend contains a proportion of wool combined with other fibres such as viscose, polyester or polyacrylic. You can find the exact proportion on every product page.