Women's Size 16 to 18 Coats

Women’s size 16 to 18 coats are available in many different styles and colors. They allow women of all sizes to stay warm and look fashionable during the cold winter months. Whether you need just a basic coat or are looking to add some variety to your winter wardrobe, finding the right women’s size 16 to 18 coat is easy if you know where to look.

Do's and Don’ts of Plus Sized Coats

Buying a well-made coat is a good investment. Ideally, your coat should last through several seasons so you should take some time to shop for the right fit. During the winter, your coat will serve as your uniform and you want to make sure that it flatters your shape.

Everyone knows that dark colors make you look smaller and the same applies to coats as well. Black, navy blue, chocolate brown and hunter green coats will all minimize your size. Your coat will be a major part of your wardrobe for an entire season. Picking a dark, neutral color will help you coordinate with a variety of different outfits during the winter.

Thankfully, many clothing manufacturers are starting to create women’s size 16 to 18 coats. These do’s and don’ts will help you find a coat that is figure friendly.

• Do shop for structure

If you buy a loose, shapeless coat you’ll end up looking just like that – shapeless. Women’s coats should be structured, with a pattern to help narrow your waist. Look for darts and seams that bring the coat in at the waist and then widen around your hips. This will help create a flattering hourglass shape that will emphasize your assets. Structured trench coats with a belt are a great choice to create this shape.

• Do steer clear of boxy coats

Boxy coats are one of the most popular types of coats made. Unfortunately, they do nothing for women over size 8. They add bulk and make you look like a large rectangle when you wear them. They often come with double breasted buttons, which is not very flattering for plus sizes. Boxy coats and coats with double breasted closures can make you look wider than you really are.

• Don’t use a coat that buttons at the top

If you’re top heavy, you should find a V-neck coat that has its first button higher than the top of your sternum. When you get a coat that goes all the way up to the top of your chin, you’ll make your chest, neck and face look much bigger.

• Don’t wear a belt if you have belly fat

If your stomach is large, you should avoid belts at all costs. Try to find a structured coat that gets its shape from something else besides a belt. If your chest and hips are your problem areas, you can get a coat with a belt that will show off your narrow waist.

Where to Shop for Women’s Size 16 to 18 Coats

Women have a lot of options when it comes to shopping for size 16 to 18 coats. Many department stores that carry standard clothes offer coats up to size 16 to 18. However, often these coats are just larger sizes of the clothes that are designed for smaller frames. If you want the best fit, you should shop at the following stores:

• Fashion Bug – This store offers clothes, accessories and lingerie in a variety of different sizes.
• Old Navy – Old Navy’s Plus Sized division has cuts that are specifically made for the plus sized women. Every fall, they have sales of their coats and winter wear.
• Lane Bryant- This well known plus sized store has clothing that is made to help women make the most of their assets.

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