Women's Cocoon Coat Fashion Trends for Winter 2011/12

By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com

The cocoon coat is a hit but, with so much freedom to select from many styles, ensure that the proportions of length, shoulder and hip width are correct for your own body silhouette. The trend is growing for relaxed, but structured fit and longer ladylike styles.

Left- Easy Loose AW11 Coat - De La Renta Fur Trimmed Coat.
Centre - Jaeger AW11 - Guardsman Red Oversized Cocoon Long Wrap Coat £450. This Jaeger coat has a dynamic pleated collar.
Right - Black Cocoon Coat AW 11 Ralph Lauren.
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Here is my review of the important cocoon coat fashion looks for Autumn 2011 and Winter 2012. An autumn 2011 wardrobe update demands less flesh exposure than a spring update. Cooler temperatures offer opportunities for more gracious looks in a chance to show-off jewel colours.

The strongest coat silhouette at Designer shows was the cocoon coat, alongside statement jackets, sixties Mod and seventies remix. If you are investing in a new style coat this winter 2012 opt for cocoon coat style elements. We saw this trend start back in 2000, slowly gaining ground so that now it's full on with balloon and cocoon coat styles in both above and below knee lengths. Some retailers call this cocoon style an ovoid coat. If you feel the volume of fabric drowns your tiny waistlin, then show it off by belting the cocoon style.

There is a style for every woman and in 2011 you can choose from a cocoon coat in wool or cashmere double cloths, wool tweed, fur, leather, shimmering brocade, or padded puffa materials. This fashion trends article focuses on the Autumn Winter 2011/12 main styles and trends in women's cocoon coats.

This cocoon trend also works its way around the more casual relaxed wear of quilted puffa padded coats and fur coats.