Karen Millen

Women's Black Wool Check Belted High Neck Midi Coat

Wool blend construction that insulates without bulk - naturally breathable, it holds its sharp tailored shape through a full day's wear rather than softening at the shoulders or hem. Double-breasted front with embossed gold-tone buttons arranged in two clean columns, lending the coat a structured, almost architectural presence from chest to hip. The detachable belt cinches precisely at the natural waist, with a studded detail and square buckle that introduces a harder edge against the woven check cloth. A high, close-standing neck sits just below the jaw, offering coverage and a strong silhouette without the volume of a traditional lapel. Midi length - falling well below the knee - with a gently flared hem that allows a full stride while keeping the overall line long and composed. Tailored fit through the shoulders and body, with the structured check weave adding subtle texture that reads as rich in natural light without being overtly patterned. A coat built for days that demand you arrive looking considered - morning meetings, gallery openings, city lunches where the coat stays on and does its own talking. The length and structure mean it works over a fitted trouser suit as readily as it does over a midi dress, and the gold-tone hardware keeps it firmly on the dressed side of smart. Worn as the model does here, with sleek pointed-toe knee-high boots, the silhouette becomes one clean vertical line from collar to heel. Remove the belt entirely and the double-breasted front reads more relaxed; cinch it and the waist definition sharpens the whole look. The check weave is subtle enough that you can layer prints or textures beneath without the coat competing. For evening, keep everything underneath tonal and let the coat carry the occasion. It is the kind of piece that requires very little else. | Karen Millen Women's Wool Check Belted High Neck Midi Coat | Size: 6 Colour: black