The Effortless Elegance of the Alberto Hooded Long Coat: The Outerwear Essential You’ll Live In

When the temperatures drop, few wardrobe staples offer both comfort and polish quite like a long coat. Enter the Alberto Hooded Long Coat — a timeless outerwear piece that blends function, fashion, and flattering comfort in one sleek, oversized silhouette.

This season, the oversized coat trend is going nowhere — and with good reason. A well-structured oversized piece, like the Alberto coat, provides all the warmth of a heavy-duty womens jacket without sacrificing style. With a length of 112cm and a generous pit-to-pit measurement of 77cm, this coat offers an effortlessly relaxed fit, making it ideal for layering over chunky knits or structured tailoring alike.

Crafted from a soft yet structured fabric blend of 95% polyester and 5% elastane, the Alberto coat drapes beautifully without feeling stiff. The hooded design adds a casual edge and an extra layer of practicality for windier days, while the wide-cut sleeves and dropped shoulders give it that contemporary oversized appeal. Whether you're heading to the shops, walking the dog, or styling it up for dinner out, this coat makes your outfit feel pulled together in an instant.

Minimalist by design, the coat features large tonal buttons and two functional side pockets, offering just enough detail to keep it interesting. The smooth outer finish gives it a luxe, modern look, especially in rich colours like burgundy or camel — tones that continue to dominate the AW25 palette.

 

So, how should a long coat fit a woman? While tailored styles have their place, oversized long coats like the Alberto are all about creating visual length and ease. The fit should skim the body rather than cling to it, allowing movement without bulk. The key is in the proportions — balance the volume of the coat with slimmer silhouettes underneath like narrow trousers or a fitted roll-neck, just like shown in the image.

A well-fitting long coat should hit just below the knee or mid-calf — the Alberto lands perfectly in this sweet spot, offering enough coverage for warmth but short enough to remain practical for everyday wear. And with its inclusive one-size-fits-most (UK 10–18), it’s a flattering piece for a range of body types.

Machine washable, stylishly understated, and endlessly versatile, the Alberto Hooded Long Coat proves that comfort and chic aren't mutually exclusive. Whether you're building a capsule wardrobe or refreshing your outerwear for the season ahead, this coat deserves a starring role.

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