Outerwear Proportions

Both long and short classic tailored coats are essential pieces that can elevate any wardrobe. Whether you opt for the timeless elegance of a long coat or the modern, chic look of a short one, these styling tips will help you create versatile and stylish outfits for any occasion.

The Full-Length Classic Tailored Coat

When you need warmth and coverage in the fall and winter months, our full-length classic tailored coat is a layer you can depend on for both. With a notch collar, flap pockets, and crested buttons, this outerwear piece creates a chic and fashion-forward look. If you’re all-in on making this coat a new wardrobe addition, follow our styling recommendations to make it your cold-weather hero.

1. The elongating look of this coat renders it compatible with many different outfits. To create sophisticated statements, we love building a tonal look with ribbed sweaters and trousers or jeans.

2. The coat’s cut is slimming yet roomy enough to accommodate double layers such as a blazer and top. Our go-to’s are our Modern Blazer and So Chic turtlenecks to look and feel less bulky under the coat.

3. For party-going and upcoming celebrations, this full-length coat is the best solution over cocktail dresses and festive outfits. Wrap a scarf around your neck if your dress is sheer or cut deep at the neckline.

Available in: Camel, deep emerald, and black.

The Classic Tailored Coat

Shorter coats are incredibly versatile. Mastering how to layer them is a cinch if you know how to balance silhouettes and lengths. Our original Classic Tailored Coat boasts design details just like its full-length counterpart and offers work to weekend wear. Remember these tips when planning outfits you’re pairing to this classic style.

1. A thigh-length coat complements dresses and skirts that are slightly longer; however, the variation shouldn’t be too exaggerated. If you go too long, the look becomes unpolished and less flattering.

2. Styling a wide-leg pant and jean, like our Malibu fit, with the classic tailored coat creates balance overall. This proportion allows unrestricted movement of the leg shape so both pieces can shine.

3. If you invest in fall and winter boots along with our coat, pair them up in knee-length and over-the-knee-length styles to create long, clean lines. Anything shorter tends to create a choppy look.

Available in: Racing red, purple, pearl, and chocolate brown.

With both the full-length and original-length classic tailored coat proportions being must-haves, add one of each to your wardrobe in your favorite colors. 

Read more about coats and outerwear in our Winter 2024 Outerwear Edit article and for layering how-to’s in cooler weather, check out our Winter Boots article showing head-to-toe curated outfits.