KAREN MILLENHarper's Bazaar Wool Military Details Tailored Maxi Coat

- Wool-rich woven fabric with a soft drape and cool handfeel - it skims the body rather than stiffening around it, making the maxi length feel composed rather than heavy. - Double-breasted front with bold gold-tone buttons arranged in two neat rows - the hardware is the coat's defining detail, giving it a distinctly military edge. - Structured pointed collar with a self-tie detail at the neck, adding a considered finish that sits neatly without needing to be fussed with. - Flap pockets sit flush at the hip, reinforcing the tailored silhouette without breaking the clean vertical lines that run the full 123cm length. - Precisely seamed through the waist and shoulders, the regular fit holds its shape across the body while the hem sweeps with enough ease to move naturally with the stride. This coat works as a wardrobe anchor - the kind of piece that makes everything underneath feel more considered. The structured shoulders and gold-button front mean it needs very little beneath it: a fine-knit roll-neck and slim trousers are enough. The maxi length pairs particularly well with knee-high boots, as the model demonstrates here, creating one unbroken line from shoulder to heel. For a more polished occasion - a winter wedding, a smart event - wear it over a tailored midi dress and let the coat do the talking. The self-tie collar detail is worth leaving open rather than knotted for a more relaxed finish. It moves between a sharp city wardrobe and a dressed-up evening look without any awkward in-between moment, which is precisely what makes it worth the investment. Product Details & Care main: 51% wool 49% polyester lining: 55% polyester 45% viscose/rayon dry clean separately Model wears UK 10/US 6. Model Height 5"9. Length approx: 123cm