In The Thick Of It

Plus Size Coats/Jackets

Finding a plus size coat can be a challenge, especially in stores, but there are some stores I can recommend for in-person shopping and online!  I love being able to try coats on so I can make sure they’ll provide the coverage I want.  I prefer a wool coat for most of the winter, but there are some Chicago days that really require something super thick like a puffer jacket and snow boots.  I personally love coats that have some special details - whether it’s a pretty waistline detail or some unusual situation going on with the neck.  And of course my favorite way to really mix things up for the winter is with accessories (scarves/gloves/hats), but I’ll be posting something separate for that.

Macys has a great selection both in store and online.  They don’t allow for importing on polyvore, so I’ve linked some examples below.

Calvin Klein Plus Toggle Hooded Coat Size 0X-3X

Dollhouse Faux Fur Coat Size 1X-3X 

If you’re on the smaller end of plus size, Old Navy and Target can be an option.  They’ve both got selections in the straight size line up to about a size 16/18.  Additionally I can recommend in store shopping at the following stores which tend to have a well-stocked plus size section: JC Penny, Nordstrom, Dillards, and some of the discount stores like Ross, TJ Maxx and Marshalls (if you feel like digging around).

Also for those of us that live in VERY cold climates, I can highly recommend Lands End.  They’ve got a great selection of VERY WARM coats in extended sizes.  But they stop at size 3X.

For my readers that are over size 3x, there are some great coats at Woman Within up to size 40 and LLBean has sizes up to 26