Oversized Coats...

A popular trend at the most recent runway shows were the vast number of voluminous or oversized coats!  I have to confess to being a little surprised and somewhat unsure of this latest trend for fall, but the more I see it the more I'm warming to the idea!  This trend is one you have to be very careful with how you put together, because not done right it will look strange and make you look huge - and I know that's not something any of us want.  So if you decide to try this look, make sure that whatever else you're wearing is streamlined, that way you don't have that 'big' look from head to toe.  Or, do what Calvin Klein did with his beautiful red wool and mohair coat and belt it to highlight your waist.  Comme des Garcons also had a similar look in red but in felt with exposed seams.  Celine showcased a couple of different looks in a dusty-violet shade, and Jil Sander had a VERY oversized look in a blush pink wool and cashmere coat.  Dries Van Noten showed off a peacoat, and Chloe a wool coat again in blush pink.  My favorite however was a faux-fur coat by Nina Ricci (again pink!).

Again, this look is not for everyone, so think about it before trying it out.  Take a look at some of the (sometimes somewhat extreme!) looks shown recently on the runways and decide for yourself!