– | body shapes & coat styles | –
Our styles are conceived around five different shapes – the A-Line, the Hourglass, the Column, the Trapeze and the Cocoon.
Combined, these shapes should fit and flatter the full range of female frames.
We have patterned our A-Line and Hourglass coats twice to accommodate both for the smaller breasted and the better endowed.
The Bell, Carrington and Delany A-Lines and the Biffin and Fedden Hourglass styles are for those with straighter shapes or more more modest busts The Burlinson, Boyce and Brett A-Lines and the Vasey and Eardley Hourglass coats are for thoose with curvier shapes or fuller busts.
The Column is best suited to the athletic frame. The Cocoon and Trapeze Coats suit all frames.
Under each style you can see which neck treatments, closures and pattern adjustments are possible.
– | a-line coats | –
– | the bell | –
Smaller Bust
about the bell coat
The Bell coat is fantastically flattering and easy to wear. It is designed to fall to the calf, has roomy bracelet length sleeves, subtle pleats at the shoulders and a generous swing.
Two small seams accentuate a flattering waisted shape at the back, while jetted pockets sit at a subtly slanted angle at the front.
The design can be worn open or closed. When closed, the two front panels of the coat should be able to meet without either straining at the rear or overlapping at the front; they can be held together to keep the coat closed with any of our closures.
body type
The Bell works well on straighter frames with more modest busts.
For those with curvier shapes we recommend the Burlinson Coat.
customising the bell
The Bell has a simple round neck, but can be ordered with a Mandarin, Low Mandarin or Nehru Collar.
You can opt to have the pattern taken in or let out at the shoulders, cut to a longer or shorter length, and to lengthen or shorten its sleeves. As alternatives to the pleated headers, you can opt for subtle gathers or box pleats.
You can add any of our closures to the Bell Coat.
– | the carrington | –
Smaller Bust
about the carrington coat
The Carrington coat is fantastically flattering and easy to wear. It is designed to fall to the calf, has bracelet length sleeves, neatly tailored shoulders and a generous swing. Two small seams accentuate a flattering waisted shape at the back, while jetted pockets sit at a subtly slanted angle at the front.
The design can be worn open or closed. When closed, the two front panels of the coat should be able to meet without either straining at the rear or overlapping at the front; they can be held together to keep the coat closed with any of our closures.
body type
The Carrington works well on straighter frames with smaller busts.
For those with curvier shapes we recommend the Boyce.
customising the carrington
The Carrington has a simple round neck, but can be ordered with a Mandarin, Low Mandarin or Nehru Collar.
You can opt to have the pattern taken in or let out at the shoulders, cut to a longer or shorter length, and to lengthen or shorten its sleeves.
You can add any of our closures to the Carrington Coat.
– | the burlison –
Fuller Bust
about the burlison
The Burlison coat is fantastically flattering and easy to wear. It is designed to fall to the calf, has roomy bracelet length sleeves, subtle pleats at the shoulders and a generous swing. Two small seams accentuate a flattering waisted shape at the back, while jetted pockets sit at a subtly slanted angle at the front.
Generous at the bust area, this coat is specifically cut so that the better endowed don't need to leap up in size to accommodate their bosoms.
The Burlison can be worn open or closed. When closed, the two front panels of the coat should be able to meet without either straining at the rear or overlapping at the front; they can be held together to keep the coat closed with any of our closures.
body type
The Burlison works is particularly well-suited to the more curvaceous and those with more generous busts.
For those with a straighter body shape we recommend the Bell Coat.
customising the burlinson
You can add a Mandarin, Low Mandarin or Nehru Collar to the Burlison, opt to have the pattern taken in or let out at the bust and shoulders, cut to a longer or shorter length, and to lengthen or shorten its sleeves.
As alternatives to the pleated headers, you can opt for subtle gathers or box pleats.
You can add any of our closures to the Burlison Coat.
– | the boyce –
Fuller Bust
about the boyce
The Boyce is fantastically flattering and easy to wear. It is designed to fall to the calf, has bracelet length sleeves, neatly tailored shoulders and a generous swing. Two small seams accentuate a flattering waisted shape at the back, while jetted pockets sit at a subtly slanted angle at the front.
Generous at the bust area, this coat is specifically cut so that the better endowed don't need to leap up in size to accommodate their bosoms.
The Boyce can be worn open or closed. When closed, the two front panels of the coat should be able to meet without either straining at the rear or overlapping at the front; they can be held together to keep the coat closed with any of our closures.
body type
The Boyce works is particularly well-suited to the more curvaceous body shape and those with more generous busts.
For those with a straighter shape we recommend the Carrington Coat.
customising the boyce
A Mandarin, Low Mandarin or Nehru Collar can be added to the Boyce.
You can opt to have the pattern taken in or let out at the bust and shoulders, cut to a longer or shorter length, and to lengthen or shorten its sleeves.
You can add any of our closures to the Boyce.
– | the delany & the brett | –
about the delany & the brett
The Delany and Brett coats are based on the Bell and Burlinson body types, but have box pleats at the shoulders and gathered bell cuffs. They are superbly well-suited to wearing above a shorter sleeve or flared sleeve dress.
The Delany is cut for the more modestly busted straighter body type.
The Brett is cut for the fuller busted and curvier shape.
Both coats have two slanted pockets to the front and are designed to be worn open and to fall to mid-low calf length.
When closed, the two front panels of the coats should be able to meet without either straining at the rear or overlapping at the front.
body type
The Delany works well on straighter frames with more modest busts.
The Brett works well on curvier frames with fuller busts.
customising
The Delany and Brett have simple round necks, but can be ordered with Mandarin, Low Mandarin or Nehru Collars.
You can also opt to have the coats taken in or let out at the shoulders, and cut to a longer or shorter length. The Brett can also have additional width added at the hips, bust and waist.
You can add any of our closures to the Delany and the Brett.
– | hourglass coats | –
Athletic Frame
– | the biffin –
More Modest Bust
about the biffin
The Biffin is one of the most shaped and tailored of our coats. It has neatly tailored shoulders and a structure that mirrors the traditional hourglass shape. Flattering for all sizes, this coat is designed with the athletic frame in mind.
Full length sleeves are slitted at the wrist and have deep internal hems, allowing the wearer to fold-back the cuff elegantly. It has two hidden seam pockets and is designed to be worn low on the calf. While designed to be worn open, the two front panels of the coat should be able to meet without either straining at the rear or overlapping at the front; the two front edges can be held together to keep the coat closed with any of our closures.
body type
The Biffin is designed for the athletic frame; it works well on all sizes and is hugely flattering.
customising the biffin
You can opt to have the Biffin taken in or let out at the shoulders. It can also be cut to a longer or shorter length, and its sleeves lengthened or shortened.
You can add any of our closures to this coat and chose from our collar treatment options.
Curvier Frame
– | the vasey –
Fuller Bust
about the vasey
The Vasey is one of the most shaped and tailored of our coats. It has neatly tailored shoulders and a structure that mirrors the traditional hourglass shape.
Flattering for all sizes, this coat is designed with the fuller figure in mind. Full length sleeves are slitted at the wrist and have deep internal hems, allowing the wearer to fold-back the cuff elegantly. It has two hidden seam pockets and is designed to be worn low on the calf.
While the coat is designed to be worn open, the two front panels should be able to meet without straining at the rear.
body type
The Vasey is designed for the curvier frame and is hugely flattering.
customising the vasey
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You can opt to add a Nehru collar to your Vasey coat.
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You can opt to have the Vasey taken in or let out at the shoulders, and nipped in or let out at the bust. It can also be cut to a longer or shorter length, and its sleeves lengthened or shortened.
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You can chose to have the Vasey made without pockets.
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You can add any of our closures to this coat.
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A lining and trim combination is suggested for each fabric, but you are free to choose from our house selection.
– | column coats | –
about the nicholson
The Nicholson coat is an easy to wear smart, structured shrug – a column shape that falls straight down from the shoulder and is worn open. It is ideal for wearing over a dress or separates in the summer, about the office or house in the winter.
The Nicholson has generous bracelet length sleeves and neat pleats at the shoulder headers. Jetted pockets sit at a subtly slanted angle at the front. The style can be worn inside or outside; being an open coat, it is particularly well-suited to wearing inside in winter and outside in the warmer months. While the coat is styled to be worn on the calf, it can be cut shorter or longer to taste and works well as an everyday mid-length coat.
body type
The Nicholson is suited to the inverted triangle or the athletic frame – those with broader shoulders and smaller busts.
customising the nicholson
You can opt to have the Nicholson taken in or let out at the shoulders. It can also be cut to a longer or shorter length, and its sleeves lengthened or shortened. As alternatives to the pleated headers, you can opt for subtle gathers or box pleats.
about the hamnett
The Hamnett coat is an easy to wear smart, structured shrug – a column shape that falls straight down from the shoulder and is worn open.
It is ideal for wearing over a dress or separates in the summer, about the office or around the house in the winter.
It has generous bracelet length sleeves and neatly tailored shoulders. Jetted pockets sit at a subtly slanted angle at the front.
The style can be worn inside or outside; being an open coat, it is particularly well-suited to wearing inside in winter and outside in the warmer months.
While the coat is styled to be worn on the calf, it can be cut shorter or longer to taste and works well as an everyday mid-length coat.
body type
The Hamnett falls straight and is suited to the inverted triangle or the athletic frame – those with broader shoulders and smaller hips and busts.
customising the hamnett
You can opt to have the Hamnett taken in or let out at the shoulders. It can also be cut to a longer or shorter length, and its sleeves lengthened or shortened. As alternatives to the pleated headers, you can opt for subtle gathers or box pleats.
All Frames
– | trapeze coats | –
All Frames
about the garnett
The Garnett is one of the easiest of our coats. Finely executed simplicity made up in the best of materials, it is incredibly wearable and superbly comfortable.
A trapeze-shaped coat, the Garnett is designed to fall somewhere around the mid thigh, according to taste. It has neatly tailored shoulders and a generous swing. Pockets are hidden quietly in the side seams.
In our summer weight fabrics, our Garnett Coats have shorter bracelet length sleeves. In warmer weight fabrics, they are made up with full length sleeves – for more details, please see our size charts.
body type
The Garnett works well on all frames and sizes.
customising the garnett
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The Garnett can be taken in or let out at the shoulders, cut to a longer or shorter length, and made with longer or shorter sleeves.
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The bust can be let out on this coat.
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You can add any of our closures to this coat.
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A lining and trim combination is suggested for each fabric, but you are free to choose from our house selection.
All Frames
about the john
The John is one of the easiest of our coats.
Finely executed simplicity constructed in the best of materials, it is incredibly wearable and superbly comfortable.
A trapeze-shaped coat, the John is designed to fall somewhere around the mid thigh, according to taste. It has box pleated shoulders and a generous swing. Pockets are hidden quietly in the side seams.
In our summer weight fabrics, our John Coats have shorter bracelet length sleeves. In warmer weight fabrics, they are made up with full length sleeves – for more details, please see our size charts.
body type
The John works well on all frames and sizes.
customising the john
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The John can be taken in or let out at the shoulders, cut to a longer or shorter length, and made with longer or shorter sleeves.
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The sleeve headers can be gathered or pleated.
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The bust can be let out on this coat.
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You can add any of our closures to this coat.
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A lining and trim combination is suggested for each fabric, but you are free to choose from our house selection.
All Frames
about the ganz
The Ganz is like an elegant shrug – the most comfortable and easy to wear of coats.
With a generous swing, this trapeze-shaped coat is designed to fall somewhere around the mid thigh, according to taste. It has rolled shoulders and pockets are hidden quietly in the side seams.
In our summer weight fabrics, our Ganz Coats have shorter bracelet length sleeves. In warmer weight fabrics, they can be made up with full length sleeves – for more details, please see our size charts.
body type
The Ganz works well on all frames and sizes.
customising the ganz
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The Ganz can be taken in or let out at the shoulders, cut to a longer or shorter length, and made with longer or shorter sleeves.
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You can add any of our closures to this coat.
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A lining and trim combination is suggested for each fabric, but you are free to choose from our house selection.
All Frames
– | cocoon coats | –
All Frames
about the frink
The Frink has a sculpted, architectural shape which is fantastically versatile. In wool and silk it will have a soft cascading almost cardigan-like characteristic - soft and malleable, cloaking in nature.
In a structured brocade it will have an architectural quality, re-sculpting nature.
Designed to be worn to just below the knee, it is superbly comfortable. It has generous raglan sleeves, works for all frames and is particularly accommodating for larger sizes. The Frink gathers loosely under the bust with gentle tucks at both front and back. Hidden pockets nestle at the side seams. Depending on your fabric the Frink will have more (brocade) or less (flannels and silks) structure.
body type
The Frink is suited to all frames and sizes.
customising the frink
The Frink can be lengthened or shortened in both the arms and the body and its neck can be lowered and raised (although only at the margins).
Our closures can be added to the inside of the coat – we recommend our small brass hooks and our small leather hooks.
All Frames
about the hepworth
The Hepworth, like the Frink, has a sculpted, architectural shape which is fantastically versatile. In wool and silk it will have a soft cascading almost cardigan-like characteristic - soft and malleable, cloaking in nature. In a structured brocade it will have an architectural quality, re-sculpting nature.
Designed to be worn to just below the knee, it is superbly comfortable. It has generous raglan sleeves, works for all frames and is particularly accommodating for larger sizes. It gathers loosely under the bust with gentle tucks at both front only Hidden pockets nestle at the side seams. Depending on your fabric the Hepworth will have more (brocade) or less (flannels and silks) structure.
body type
The Hepworth is suited to all frames and sizes.
customising the HEPWORTH
The Hepworth can be lengthened or shortened in both the arms and the body and its neck can be lowered and raised (although only at the margins).
Our closures can be added to the inside of the coat – we recommend our small brass hooks and our small leather hooks.
All Frames
about the long frink
The Long Frink is conceived as a comforting, elegant coat that will wear lightly in summer-weights and protect against the wind and cold in our wools and tweeds.
The accommodating design of the coat enables the wearer to pile on jumpers and still move and wave their arms around when wearing it.
The coat has a pocket in each side seam and generous full length sleeves with deep cuffs. Tucks at the front and back create an unusual and eye-catching shape. We can add either a two-way zip if that is your preference, hidden inside hooks or something more dramatic outside.
body type
The Long Frink is suited to all frames and sizes.
customising the long frink
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You can opt to have the Long Frink cut to a longer or shorter length, and its sleeves lengthened or shortened.
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You can choose to have a contrasting inside facing (as standard the fabric on the inside of the neck will match your outer).
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If you would like the Long Frink in a different fabric to those currently offered, please get in touch.
