The Ashford | Plaid Double-Breasted Belted Midi Coat

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EastSupplier PlatformSKU: 1005013027661625-02 khaki-M

Color: 02 khaki
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$98.62 $123.28

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Description

Plaid is the hardest pattern in womenswear to get right. Scale it wrong and a coat looks like upholstery. The Ashford gets it right: a restrained grid on a double breasted wool feel coat with a wide lapel, a lace up belt at the waist and a hem that falls past the knee. It is the kind of coat that turns a plain office outfit into a considered one before anyone has spoken.

The shell is a polyester blend with a tatting weave, which gives the surface a slight texture that softens the grid lines and stops the plaid from reading flat. The double breasted front closes high across the chest, the stand collar sits upright rather than folding, and the removable sash belt marks the waist so the coat can read structured or relaxed depending on how tightly it is drawn. Full length sleeves and a standard thickness lining make it a genuine autumn and spring layer, warm without bulk.

Colourways run from neutral khaki and soft cream through to deep red, so the coat works with denim, tailoring and knitwear in equal measure. Sizes S through L are cut on a regular fit with a wide waist line and a clean shoulder, and the surface wipes or spot cleans in seconds. Hang it on a broad hanger to keep the lapel roll crisp between wears, because that roll is what separates a tailored look from an ordinary plaid jacket.

A good plaid coat is quiet structure you wear all winter.


Technical Specifications

  • Style: Double breasted plaid midi coat
  • Lapel: Wide notch lapel with stand collar
  • Closure: Double breasted front, no full opening
  • Waist: Detachable lace up sash belt
  • Sleeve: Full length regular sleeve
  • Fabric: Polyester blend with tatting weave
  • Pattern: Restrained windowpane grid
  • Length: Mid length, below knee
  • Fit: Regular, wide waist line
  • Season: Spring and autumn
  • Sizes: S, M, L
  • Colours: Khaki, cream and deep red options
  • Care: Spot clean or gentle cold wash, hang dry

Key Features

  • ✦ Windowpane grid scaled correctly for a full length coat rather than a shirt
  • ✦ Double breasted front builds a strong vertical line across the chest
  • ✦ Detachable lace up sash marks the waist and lets one coat wear two ways
  • ✦ Tatting weave adds surface texture that keeps the plaid from looking flat
  • ✦ Stand collar and wide lapel frame the face and neckline
  • ✦ Regular fit with a clean shoulder layers comfortably over knitwear
  • ✦ Neutral and deep colourways work across office, travel and weekend styling

Who It Is For

The Ashford is for women who want one coat that covers the office, the commute and the weekend without looking like three different purchases. It suits smart casual workplaces, capsule wardrobes built around neutrals, and buyers stocking autumn outerwear who need a classic pattern that photographs well on a model. Photographers and stylists will find the grid scale flattering on camera because the lines are fine enough to avoid visual noise at distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the belt removable?

Yes. The lace up sash is a separate piece, so the coat can be worn cinched for a tailored silhouette or open and loose for a relaxed look.

Q: Will the pattern make me look wider?

The grid is fine rather than oversized, and the double breasted vertical line draws the eye upward. Belting at the waist restores the hourglass proportion.

Q: What is the coat length?

It falls below the knee on a mid height frame, which is the classic midi coat proportion that works over both trousers and dresses.

Q: Is it warm enough for winter?

It suits spring and autumn and mild winter days with a knit underneath. The weave is a standard thickness, so it layers rather than acts as an outer shield.

Q: How should I care for the plaid?

Spot clean where possible. If you wash it, use cold water on a gentle cycle and hang dry, then steam the lapel back into shape rather than pressing it flat.

Q: Does it have pockets?

The coat is finished with the button front and sash belt detailing. Check the product images for the current pocket layout on each colourway.

Q: Can I wear it over a blazer?

Yes. The cut is regular rather than slim, so it layers over a blazer or a thick knit. Fasten the double breasted front for a sharp silhouette or leave it open as a loose layer.

Q: Which colour is the most versatile?

Khaki works with almost everything in a neutral wardrobe and photographs warmly, while the deep red reads more decisive and suits a coat worn as the single statement piece of an outfit.

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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Petra L.
Warm enough for autumn

Good through autumn and mild winter days with a jumper underneath. The deep red is closer to burgundy than the photos suggest in daylight, which I prefer.

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Julia N.
Office coat that survives the weekend

Wore it over a blazer for meetings and over a knit on Saturday. The double breasted front closes high, so it blocks wind on the commute without a scarf.

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Fiona A.
The plaid scale is right

I have returned two plaid coats because the grid was enormous. This one is fine and it reads as tailored rather than upholstered, and the sash belt makes the waist work.

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