Almost every body type is recognized by the fashion industry today. There are more and more choices and options for the super slim to the full-figured. You might have heard that some pieces of clothing shouldn’t be worn by a plus size person, or that the double breasted jackets and double columned pea coats are not an option for you–that is not so anymore.

A plus size pea coat is a good piece to have in your closet. They’re fun and functional as well. Winter coats aren’t the only thing you need to have to keep warm during cool or cold days. The pea coat is great for cold weather activities that entail a lot of movement like ice skating or snowball fights, as the usual pea coat length hits the wearer right above the hip or mid thigh. With fashion accepting and embracing all sizes, you can now find a plus size pea coat on the rack that is form fitting and accents all the right spots. The issue is the way the coat is cut and not the pea coat itself; a well tailored one will define your waist or give the illusion that you’re taller. There are so many colors to choose from and designers now have them in deep reds, violet blues and neutral colors like a neutral taupe to avoid accenting the wrong areas.

On cold winter nights spent under the stars, get snug and warm with a plus size pea coat that goes well with your jeans, skirt and nearly any piece of clothing you have in your closet.