– | styles | –
Our styles are conceived around four different shapes – the A-Line, the Column, the Hourglass and the Cocoon. Combined, these shapes should fit and flatter the full range of female frames.
The A-Line, Hourglass and Column shapes are offered with different sleeve headers and sleeves. Those with header treatments – The Bell, The Burlinson, The Nicholson and The Fedden – have small pleats as standard, but you can plump instead for gentle gathers or box pleats.
Our A-Line coats come in two different fits. The Bell and Carrington for the smaller busted, the Burlinson and Boyce for those with more generous busts. The Burlinson and Boyce can be let out at the bust to accommodate a better fit for each wearer.
– | a-line coats | –
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 all frames with more modest busts.
For those with a fuller bust we recommend the Burlinson Coat.
customising the bell
You can opt to have the Bell 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.
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 all frames with smaller busts.
For those with a fuller bust we recommend the Boyce.
customising the carrington
You can opt to have the Carrington 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.
Fuller Bust
about the burlinson
The Burlinson 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 Burlinson 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 Burlinson works well on all frames and is particularly well-suited to the more curvaceous and those with more generous busts.
For those with a straighter shape we recommend the Bell Coat.
customising the burlinson
You can opt to have the Burlinson 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 Burlinson Coat.
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 well on all frames and is particularly well-suited to the more curvaceous and those with more generous busts.
For those with a straighter shape we recommend the Carrington Coat.
customising the boyce
You can opt to have the Boyce 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.
– | hourglass coats | –
– | the biffin | –
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.
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.
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.
body type
Although flattering for all sizes and suitable for all frames, the Biffin coat was originally designed with the broader, athletic frame in mind.
customising the biffin
You can opt to have the Biffin 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.
You can add any of our closures to the Biffin Coat.
– | the fedden | –
about the fedden
The Fedden is one of the most shaped and tailored of our coats. It has neatly pleated shoulders and a structure that mirrors the traditional hourglass shape.
Generous 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.
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.
body type
Although flattering for all sizes and suitable for all frames, the Fedden coat was originally designed with the broader, athletic frame in mind.
customising the fedden
You can opt to have the Fedden 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 and as alternatives to the pleated headers, you can opt for subtle gathers or box pleats.
You can add any of our closures to the Fedden Coat.
– | column coats | –
about the nicholson
The Nicholson coat is an easy to wear column shape that falls straight down from the shoulder and is worn open. It 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, and being an open coat, it is particularly well-suited to wearing inside in winter and outside in the spring and summer 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 best to the inverted triangle or the athletic frame – those with broader shoulders and more modest hips and 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 column shape that falls straight down from the shoulder and is worn open. It has 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, and being an open coat, it is particularly well-suited to wearing inside in winter and outside in the spring and summer 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 is suited best to the inverted triangle or the athletic frame – those with broader shoulders and more modest 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.
– | cocoon coats | –
about the frink
The Frink has a sculpted, architectural shape which is fantastically versatile and easy to wear. 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.
customising the frink
You can opt to have the Frink cut to a longer or shorter length, and its sleeves lengthened or shortened.
about the hepworth
The Hepworth has a sculpted, architectural shape which is fantastically versatile and easy to wear. 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 Hepworth gathers loosely at the waist with gentle tucks at the front. 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.
customising the hepworth
You can opt to have the Hepworth cut to a longer or shorter length, and its sleeves lengthened or shortened.
