LaPointe Coats and Jackets: Statement Outerwear

LaPointe outerwear is not a practical category. Nobody buys a feathered jacket to keep the rain off. These are coats and jackets made to be the outfit: a satin coat with a fur collar over a gown, a jacket covered in marbled feathers over a black trouser, a leopard trench over everything. This guide covers the LaPointe coats and jackets in stock at Coveti, and how to wear statement outerwear without overwhelming the rest of the look.

Why buy LaPointe outerwear?

Because the coat is the first thing people see. At an evening event in winter, guests arrive in coats, stand in coats, and are photographed in coats. A statement coat makes even the simplest dress underneath look deliberate. LaPointe outerwear is made in the same fabrics as the eveningwear, satin, feathers, organza, so it sits naturally over a gown.

The satin coat with fur

The most useful evening coat in the range. The Satin Double Breasted Coat With Fur in Black is a long double breasted coat in heavy satin with a fur collar. It is long enough to cover a floor length gown, which most coats are not, and the collar keeps the neck warm over a bare neckline. It also comes in Butter, a pale cream yellow that is unusual for evening outerwear.

The feather jacket

The LaPointe signature in its boldest form. The Marbled Feathers Jacket in Black is covered in marbled feathers; it is a jacket and a whole outfit at the same time. Wear it with a plain black trouser and a fitted top. It also comes in Chocolate, Cinder, Butter and the striking Black/White.

For a quieter feather jacket, the Matte Crepe Blazer With Feathers in Off White is a tailored crepe blazer with a feather trim. And the Cascading Feather Embellished Coat in Dark Teal is the most dramatic piece LaPointe makes: a full coat of cascading feathers.

Read our guide to caring for feather clothing before you wear one in the rain.

The fur and shearling pieces

For real warmth with a statement. The Snow Leopard Shearling Long Coat in Snow Leopard is a long shearling coat in a snow leopard print. The Leopard Calf Hair Coat in Leopard is a leopard print calf hair coat; leopard is one of the most searched coat prints of the season, and calf hair gives it a short, glossy surface. The Calf Hair Belted Jacket in Dark Natural is the shorter belted version.

The Faux Mongolian Jacket in Burgundy gives the long, curly texture of Mongolian fur in a faux version, and the Mongolian Shearling Collar in Black adds the texture to any coat you already own. For more on caring for these, read how to care for fur and shearling.

The trench

LaPointe trenches are lighter and dressier than a classic. The Organza Leopard Trench in Leopard is a sheer leopard organza trench that layers over evening clothes without hiding them. The Metallic Organza Double Breasted Trench in Rust is the metallic version. For daytime, the Washed Cotton Double Breasted Trench in Washed Silver is a washed cotton trench, and the Pigment Denim Base Relaxed Trench With Shearling in Oat/Cream adds a shearling lining for colder days.

The satin blazer

Tailoring in the house satin. The Satin Double Breasted Blazer in Black is double breasted and matches the satin trousers, so the two make a satin suit. It comes in Chocolate, Cream, Mulberry and more. See the LaPointe satin suit for how to wear it.

How do you wear a statement coat?

Keep everything else simple. A feathered jacket with a feathered top is too much; a feathered jacket with a black satin trouser and a black bodysuit is perfect. Let the coat be the only pattern, the only texture. With a leopard coat, wear one plain colour underneath. With a satin coat over a gown, match the colours, black over black, butter over cream.

How do LaPointe coats fit?

The coats are cut to go over eveningwear, with room through the shoulder and body. Take your usual size. The feather jackets are close in the body because the feathers add volume; take your usual size and avoid sizing up. Coveti shows the UK size on every product, and our LaPointe sizing guide has the full chart. For the wider category, browse the cape coats edit across all our designers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best LaPointe coat to wear over a gown?

The Satin Double Breasted Coat With Fur is long enough to cover a floor length gown, and the fur collar keeps the neck warm over a bare neckline. It comes in Black and Butter.

Does LaPointe make feather jackets?

Yes. The Marbled Feathers Jacket is covered in marbled feathers and comes in Black, Chocolate, Cinder, Butter and Black/White. LaPointe also makes a crepe blazer with feather trim and a full cascading feather coat.

How do you style a feather jacket?

Keep the rest of the outfit plain. Wear a feather jacket with a black satin trouser and a fitted black top, and avoid pairing it with other feathered pieces.

Is a leopard coat still in style?

Yes. Leopard is one of the most searched coat prints, and it works best over one plain colour. LaPointe makes leopard in calf hair, organza and a snow leopard shearling.

Can you wear a feather jacket in the rain?

It is best avoided. Water flattens and damages feathers. If a feather jacket gets wet, let it dry naturally and take it to a specialist cleaner.

Do LaPointe coats run large?

LaPointe coats are cut with room to go over eveningwear, so most women take their usual size. The feather jackets sit closer in the body because the feathers add volume, so do not size up.

Read next

• LaPointe New Year’s Eve outfits
• How to care for feather clothing
• The LaPointe satin suit

Written by Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti.