How To Style An Egg-Shaped Coat

An egg-shaped coat is exactly what it sounds like, a coat with a silhouette resembling the shape of an egg; narrow at the shoulders, widest at the hips and curving back in slightly at the bottom. It was a design first brought into fashion by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1957, and as of late, it appears to have risen to staple-status with oversized egg-shaped coats dominating the runway for the past decade—and we’re BIG fans of the big coat.

Perfect for hiding post-holiday pounds and roomy enough to pile on sweaters underneath, the egg-shaped coat is a cold-weather go-to. But some women might see oversized as intimidating, so we’re giving you a few tricks, tips and outfit ideas for wearing a big coat without looking bulky.

Belt The Bulk

Belting your coat at the waist is a tried and true style trick that gives you back your feminine figure.

Offset The Oversize

Balance out your oversized silhouette with skinny pants.

Drap It

Draping your coat over your shoulders will still help keep you warm without swallowing up your frame.

It’s What’s Inside That Counts

If you are wearing your coat open, you can define your figure by wearing high-waisted bottoms with your top tucked in to highlight your waist.

The Date-Factor

Nothing’s sexier than looking like you aren’t wearing anything under your coat. Next date night, pair your egg-shaped coat with your teeny tiny LBD, a pair of high heels and bare naked legs.

An egg-shaped coat is the type of elegant outerwear that makes dressing for cold weather easy. Just follow our tips for battling the bulk and you’ll have months of sophisticated, yet cozy, style