Yep, its official — summer's gone. We're a couple months into autumn, and where I live, we're NOT having an Indian summer. One day, I opened my door and a stiff, chilling breeze slapped me in the face. My 2-year-old daughter, who was with me, stood there and felt the breeze, whined, and then turned back around and walked into the house. That's her way of saying "Not today, Satan," to winter's welcoming winds. I followed her inside and was able to dig up her winter coats pretty quickly, but as for me, I couldn't find anything. I have my leather jacket, and I have my super huge and puffy bomber for going outdoors during or after a blizzard. But nothing just for everyday wear, to and from work.
Time to go shopping!
Shopping for a new season is so fun. But as a plus-sized mom, I find it a little challenging. Especially because there is a lot I am looking for in a winter coat. There are so many cute, in-style coats on the market, but that's not enough. There are so many other aspects to consider besides cuteness, especially for winter and especially for a plus-sized woman. Will the coat be warm? Is there a nice lining? Does it come in big enough sizes that I can actually layer things under it? How does it look with layers under it? The list goes on and on.
Although I can't answer all those questions for everyone, and I can't bring these coats into homes for everyone to try on, I took it upon myself to scout hundreds of web pages for a good assortment of styles in plus-sized winter outerwear. From thick pea coats to flattering flannel, there's one in here for every mom, every style, every occasion.
Plus Size 3-in-1 Systems Jacket With Hood
We start our online shopping trip with what I consider the most practical of the coats. This three-in-one style coat has both an inner lining and an outer shell that can be worn together and on their own. Parts of this coat could carry us through three out of four seasons of the year.
Plus Size 3-in-1 Systems Jacket With Hood ($60, Burlington)
Faux Fur Trim Military-Style Wool Coat
This pea coat incorporates so many great wintry trends in one. Military button style, white fur hood, and a great dark navy color.
Faux Fur Trim Military Style Wool Coat ($150, Roaman's)
Checked Jacket
Plaid is one of my favorite winter trends that never goes away. i feel like every year the number of items that come in plaid and different color combinations in the plaid just grow. This large long-line plaid coat is a must have.
Junarose Organic Checked Jacket ($206, ASOS)
Velvet Puffer Coat
Channel dark jewel tones with a luxurious, velvet puffer coat. Never thought I'd hear of all those elements combined in one, and yet here we have it. And it doesn't look bad does it?
Velvet Puffer Coat ($130, Roaman's)
Maxi Puffer Jacket
Everyone needs a maxi-length puffer jacket. During the coldest days of winter, when the car is under a bunch of snow, a coat needs to be long enough to protect the majority of the body from biting, below freezing weather. At a certain point, the short jackets just don't cut it.
Maxi Puffer Jacket ($210, Lane Bryant)
Double-Breasted Button-Front Roll-Sleeve Coat
Burgundy is one of the most popular colors of the season and looks good on pretty much everyone. This coat not only has that going for it, but has a great oversized fit great for layering or just feeling nice and snuggly.
Double Breasted Button Front Roll Sleeve Coat ($130, Ulla Popken)
Plaid Car Coat
This coat has a really great cut I'd like to try. With the high collar and square shoulders, this brightly threaded plaid coat is a great mixture of modern and vintage elements.
Plaid Car Coat ($190, Eloquii)
Teddy Faux Fur Biker Jacket
Teddy coats are always fun because they're made out of this soft, comfortable material that resembles fleece. But this one is cut like a biker jacket, giving cool flair to a jacket that usually just resembles a Snuggie.
Teddy Faux Fur Biker Jacket ($100, BooHoo)
Stand Collar Faux Fur Coat
For that ever-so-fabulous winter look, insert the beautiful faux fur coat that can be worn with anything. This is one of my favorite shades of faux fur, its so luxurious, and yet so neutral!
ASOS DESIGN Curve Stand Collar Faux Fur Coat ($103, ASOS)
Print Block Coat
See what I mean, when I say there are so many takes on the plaid coat? This one is a modern spin on the classic print, with plaid and houndstooth mixed in one coat. The black and white color scheme brings it all together.
Print Block Coat ($190, Eloquii)
Once Upon a Thyme Hooded Coat
Not many pea coats or wool coats come with a hood, but this one does and its of ample size. But the real selling point, for me at least, is the bright green color and the A-line cut that would give everyone the illusion of an hourglass shape.
Once Upon A Thyme Hooded Coat ($150, ModCloth)
Polka Dot Belted Coat
Printed coats just make me so happy; dare I say, they make everyone happy? This great primary colored coat with huge polka dots will brighten even the darkest, windiest, and coldest of days.
Intelligent Around Town Belted Coat ($130, ModCloth)
Mustard Colored Double-Breasted Coat
Yet another bright coat for the darkest season of the year is this mustard yellow coat. A color that works great in fall will also bring sunshine to the cloudiness of winter.
Ochre Double Breasted Coat ($99, Dorothy Perkins)
Puffer Jacket With Peplum
when the weather calls for a padded jacket, it's a struggle to make one look cute. This jacket adds a little ruffle around the hem to give the coat an adorable and dainty element.
Peplum Packable Puffer Jacket With Thermoplume Technology ($150, Lane Bryant)
Asymmetric Faux Fur Collar Padded Jacket
Another option in the padded coat family is this moto-style version. Not only does it come with an asymmetrical zipper, it also comes in two unexpected colors — a blush pink and a burgundy/black combination.
Asymmetric Faux Fur Collar Padded Jacket ($99, Dorothy Perkins)
Olive/Burgundy Utility Jacket
I was surprised to see how many coats I saw with this color combination. Olive is a pretty much a staple in the coat and jacket world, but the bright, wine-colored fur paired with the olive is a fresh take.
Oh Baby Utility Jacket ($70, Fashion Nova)
Metallic Ultimate Puffer Jacket
For the woman who needs more than just a little ruffle or bright color to wear a puffer coat, we have this space-age metallic puffer jacket. My favorite of all the colors is this silver version, but it also comes in rose gold and shiny black.
Metallic Ultimate Puffer Jacket ($170, Roaman's)
Asymmetrical Zip Wool Blend Coat
The neck and huge zipper are my favorite features of this wool blend coat. It covers the entire neck, like a turtleneck, which makes up for its lack of a hood. This is for someone who has her hats and scarves all picked out, and isn't relying on the coat for most of her warmth, but does require it to be extra stylish.
Asymmetrical Zip Wool Blend Coat ($130, Roaman's)
Printed Puffer Jacket
This navy blue puffer coat is a standout with its miniature silver stars over a navy blue background. Even though its such a tiny, dainty pattern, something about this coat I still take seriously.
Midi Packable Puffer Jacket With Thermoplume Technology – Night Sky ($190, Lane Bryant)
Ombre Wool Asymmetic Zip Coat
The ombre trend isn't as hot as it was a couple years ago, but it's definitely not totally out of style. This black into gray ombre pattern on this clean-cut wool piece is the perfect touch to keep it from being boring.
Ombre Look Wool Asymmetic Zip Lined Coat ($200, Ulla Popken)
Faux Fur Leopard Coat
Gray leopard print is the classy older sister of the typical faux fur leopard coat. Instead of screaming "rock 'n roll" or "wild child," it sort of whispers "I'm fun, but I have a serious side."
Faux Fur Leopard Coat ($100, Ulla Popken)
Tall Gray Pebble Padded Coat
In winter one can never go wrong with wearing silver or a light gray. Since style rules claim we shouldn't wear white after Labor Day (not that we abide by them), the next best thing is a coat that is just a shade darker but still gives that frosty vibe.
Tall Gray Pebble Padded Coat ($99, Dorothy Perkins)
Pile Coat
An oversized coat is absolutely necessary in winter. For all the layers one needs to wear to be warm, an egg-shaped coat like this is the perfect topper.
Pile Coat ($80, H&M)
Hooded Miss Mysterious Coat
This coat is great for wearing on dressy occasions, or to work. Shaped like an A-line dress, but with a warm material, and a glamorous hood with matching faux fur lining.
Miss Mysterious Coat ($169, City Chic)
Faux Fur Classic Leopard Coat
For every style, I'm sure there's a mom who loves it. This fun style of coat is not for the faint of heart, but it is definitely one I'd buy. Leopard is a classic print, and super fun to wear in fall and into the winter. Grab one of these for a chilly day that doesn't require too much padding.
Leopard Print Faux Fur Coat ($50, Hot Topic)
Rock Noir Coat
Channel that inner rockabilly with this fabulous vintage-inspired coat. Colored fur trim on the sleeves and collar give off a cozy but opulent vibe.
Rock Noir Coat ($171, Hell Bunny)
