A box-quilted coat that looks virtually identical to the non-plus version? Hallelujah! I stumbled upon this Ralph Lauren Woman coat after admiring the same one in another size set (XS Petite, anyone?). I had a similar coat from Ann Taylor a few years back, and I literally wore it until it started falling apart. These jackets have a particularly nice “blazer-like” cut with a rounded bottom hemline and a snap closure.
Quilted jackets from these particular brands are usually really soft and silky, and from the description here, it sounds like this one is no exception. It sounds like the jacket …read more

I need a new fall-appropriate leather jacket! Where is everyone getting theirs? At first, I thought I’d pick one up at Old Navy, but it just doesn’t seem like a good idea at the moment. While I do love myself some Old Navy, their cut is often so generous that things get boxlike and awkward. Well. . . this J. Jill jacket might be my plus-size savior!
It is really hard to find a plus-size leather jacket, at least one that is both stylish and available in multiple extended sizes. This one seems to fit the bill: it is well-cut, available …read more

Catherine’s can be challenging to shop at for the younger set, I’m not going to lie. You can find more of the shapeless, body-skimming things over there, but who can ignore a “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” sale? Their jacket price-point is current around $120 for work pieces, and $60-ish for casual jackets.
My magic trick for making Catherine’s work for my curvy figure is to belt everything that otherwise wouldn’t fit quite right. If you’re saving $60-$120, why not try a few pieces out?
One of my favorite happens to have ruffles, but I swear it’s not intentional! This jacket is …read more

After yesterday’s most disastrous “fur” jacket nightmare, I thought I should get back to stuff I really do love! This Evans London funnel neck coat is so slick and cool, and it’s not busy in the least. With a clean front placket and a fresh new shade for fall, I am totally feeling it. Plus, I’m definitely missing out on this color in my wardrobe, especially in the way of outerwear. What about you?
Evans London’s pieces are always well-crafted and high quality, and they’re definitely one of my favorite plus options. Sizes go up to UK 30/32, which means that …read more