Karen Millen

Women's Black Tailored Compact Stretch Belted Maxi Coat

Double-breasted front with polished gold-tone buttons - the kind of hardware detail that reads as intentional rather than decorative. The self-tie belt cinches at the natural waist, creating a defined silhouette without the coat losing its structured authority. Maxi length - approximately 135cm - with a subtle A-line sweep from the waist down that allows a full stride without pulling. Sharp, tailored lapels and squared shoulders give the coat a strong, architectural frame from the top down. The compact stretch fabric has a cool handfeel and soft drape that skims the body cleanly, moving with the wearer rather than against her. The fabric holds its shape through a full day without stiffening - there's a suppleness to it that makes a coat this structured feel genuinely wearable, not just polished. Wear it belted for boardroom meetings or gallery openings where the silhouette needs to do the work on its own. Left open, the lapels fall into a relaxed V that shifts the whole mood, making it just as suited to a long lunch or an evening out. The model pairs it with square-toe knee-high boots, which anchor the maxi length and keep the look clean and deliberate - a pairing worth repeating. For a more refined occasion, consider slim-cut tailored trousers underneath, letting just the hem and boot peek below the coat's hem. This is a coat that functions as a complete outfit in itself, not merely something to be removed at the door. | Karen Millen Tailored Compact Stretch Belted Maxi Coat in Black | Size 16 Colour: black