The Olsen Twins Were Way Ahead of the Curve on This Coat Trend

The Olsen Twins Were Way Ahead of the Curve on This Coat Trend

The Olsen Twins Were Way Ahead of the Curve on This Coat Trend

November 15, 2020 at 04:02PM

Regarded as some of the chicest women in the world, the Olsen twins are hardly a pair who follow the crowd. Over their years in the spotlight, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have developed their own unique aesthetic, rarely straying from a pared-back capsule wardrobe filled with perfectly tailored trousers, button-down shirts, lengthy gowns, and floor-skimming maxi coats

As a fellow petite woman, I have, for years, analysed and admired the way the twins dress, managing to balance proportions and throw the traditional “petite-girl rule book” completely out the window. And this autumn in particular, I am feeling very inclined to draw from the Olsens’ guide to style by trying a maxi coat of my very own. 

While a legitimately floor-skimming coat is not the most practical purchase—particularly during the wet winter months—a coat that hits your lower calf can become a wardrobe hero throughout autumn and winter. Luckily this season, there seems to be plenty of options around if you are looking to add a maxi coat to your current rotation. 

With an array of hues and shapes, investing in an Olsen-esque coat is all about tailoring and finding a look that won’t entirely overwhelm your frame. From double-breasted iterations to coats that feature waist-cinching belts, opting for a tailored element will help create structure. Keep scrolling to see how the Olsen twins style maxi coats and then shop a few options below. 

The Olsen Twins Were Way Ahead of the Curve on This Coat Trend
Style Notes: Seen in their coat style of choice, Ashley chooses to don a cream coat with a waist belt detail here, while Mary-Kate opts for an oversize iteration. 

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Style Notes: At another event, Ashley wears a double-breasted coat over a long black dress and stilettos. 

Style Notes: Here, Mary-Kate adds structure to her maxi coat by pairing it with a statement, waist-cinching belt.

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Author Zoe Anastasiou | Whowhatwear
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