There ought to be at least one nice, sturdy coat in every woman’s closet.
No, make it a pair; one to get snug on
casual walks on a chilly morning, the other to get comfy and for showing off when attending a dinner party on a
nippy holiday night, Coats are a dime a dozen but for the slightly overweight ladies, choosing one that fits snuggly
can be a fastidious chore.
Buttons up or down, do plus size coats deliver the same cute impression as those
made for the blessed slim set?
Hefty shelves of plus size clothing are usually confined at the back of the mall with nowhere a fitting room in sight.
That is a thing of the past.
Nowadays, shops faithful to plus-sized clienteles occupy the same row as the posh
boutiques fixed with willowy mannequins on its windows. Obviously, this is good news for our chubby gal pals and
portly aunts. While access to good plus size clothing is addressed, the other concern is whether these so-called
plus-size shops retail fashionable plus size coats - for flaunting, you know.
Your vain side will be glad to know that, indeed, there are gorgeous coats custom-made for the full-figured. As
much as we prod you to pick one to salve your fancy, remember these two reminders, as well:
That “slimming” effect – Not a pound shed and you hear an genuine remark: “Wow! You look lean with
that coat on!” No, thanks but the cut and contour of your newly acquired plus size coat can say a lot about
giving you that slimming effect.
In fact, there is a little trick here because plus size coats, in general, tend
to be bulky and can add to your already heavy frame. That “slimming” effect is really a wonderful work on
the part of the designer.
Try it on – It does not mean that everything you see in the rack marked “large” is all good for your large
built. Remember that coats are made for wearing as an extra cover to beat the cold, so it is best that you
try it with your typical dress or shirt on.
You will know if the coat fits dead on if your inner clothing does not
lump or twist. You may want to check if you can still raise your hands freely without constricting your body.
We wish you luck in your search for plus size coats. Make it three, for the winter months ahead.
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