I have had a few different & other stories coats over the years. They always seem to carry something chic and to me at least very European looking. More refined and classic in a way North American brands don’t always capture. The And Other Stories Voluminous Belted Wool Coat review will share why this might be the best of the & other stories coats that I have tried to date.
And other stories Voluminous Belted Wool Coat Review
The & other stories voluminous belted coat comes in five different neutral colours and is a 100% wool coat. Well the lining isn’t wool but the outer coat is.
The coat has a texture to it almost like a boucle wool. There is a button closure and a belt. The belt is long enough to tie the coat closed with a bow if that is something you like to do. Not all coat belts are long enough to do that!
Of the three & other stories coats that I have tried over the years this one is the thickest and heaviest. This one was thin. It was definitely made for a European market that might not get the same amount of snow and below zero temperatures that we get in Canada. This one I still have and it is thinner but because it is made with alpaca it is warmer even though it is lightweight.
But this coat is heavier. Not as heavy as my slouch coats (here and here) but heavy enough I wouldn’t shy away from wearing it in the dead of winter.
Size wise I got the large. So while the name describes this coat as voluminous I would argue it is a true to size coat. But one that allows you to wear your chunkiest knits. I tested this out and there is lots of room in the shoulders and arms for thick sweaters. I would describe this coat as nicely relaxed. If you usually size up to fit sweaters you do not need to do this. I would order your usual size. I wouldn’t size down unless you are looking for a more fitted coat. That said if you are looking for a more fitted coat I would try this coat instead.
The one thing I am considering is removing the buttons. I feel like you don’t really need buttons AND the belt. For me I would belt it most of the time if I am wearing it closed.
Overall I am very happy with this coat. I don’t think it is voluminous. When I read that I think it is so big I would need to size down. It is just a generous true to size coat but I get that that name likely wouldn’t sell coats.
Outfit details: Coat // stripe top // barrel leg jeans // bag
Queen
Friday 22nd of November 2024
Hi! Which one do you prefer and which feels warmer for Canadian weather: this one or the slouchy one from Aritzia? I'm debating which one I should get because this one is 100% wool and Aritzia is not.
I'm also not seeing a temperature guide on &other stories website, so I would like to know if this can withstand our Canadian climate, especially since we sometimes face temperatures between -10 and -20 degrees.
Thank you!
Jane
Sunday 24th of November 2024
So I think the Aritzia coats are designed more for a Canadian winter vs a European one. While this and other stories will fair better than other wool coats I have from them, they tend to be thinner than the Aritzia coats. I have the camel hair wool mix slouch coat and the cashmere wool mix one and both feel heavier than this and other stories coat. The camel coat is 90% wool and I have had for many years and is super warm. That said both coat options have room for layering. The slouch coat more so as it fits very oversized. So if I had to pick one, the slouch coat. But I think this coat will fair pretty well as I can get a decent layer underneath. That said I haven't had a chance to wear this coat in January yet to know for sure.