Vintage Style Coats & Jackets for Women

Collectif's outerwear is cut for the shapes underneath it: swing coats with room for a full skirt, trench coats with a defined waist, and tailored jackets that hold their line. Every style is available in UK sizes 6 to 26.

Coat and Jacket Styles in the Collection

Swing coats flare from the shoulder, so they sit over a full skirt or a swing dress without crushing it. This is the shape to choose if most of your wardrobe is full-skirted.

Trench coats keep the belted waist and clean collar of 1940s outerwear, in lengths that work over both dresses and trousers.

Capes and faux fur add occasion-wear volume without sleeves that fight a fitted dress.

Blazers and tailored jackets layer over blouses and skirts for everyday and work. Pair them with pieces from timeless tailoring.

Choosing a Coat for Your Silhouette

If you wear full skirts, choose a swing or A-line coat so the hem is not flattened. If you wear pencil dresses or trousers, a belted trench or a straight-cut coat keeps the line narrow. For layering in colder months, a coat one size up leaves room for knitwear underneath.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vintage Inspired Coats & Jackets

What is a swing coat?

A swing coat is a coat that is fitted at the shoulder and flares out towards the hem, without a defined waist. The shape came out of the 1950s, when coats had to fit over full circle skirts and petticoats.

What coat goes over a full-skirted dress?

A swing coat, an A-line coat or a cape. All three widen towards the hem, so the skirt keeps its volume. A straight or belted coat will flatten a full skirt and can crease it.

Are these genuine vintage coats?

No. Collectif designs new, vintage-inspired outerwear based on 1940s and 1950s shapes, made with modern fabrics and modern sizing.

What sizes do your coats come in?

Our outerwear is available in UK sizes 6 to 26. Check our fit and size guide, and allow room for layering if you plan to wear knitwear underneath.

Do you deliver outside the UK?

Yes. UK delivery is free on orders over £90, and we ship internationally. See our delivery information for details.