Top Ten Plus Size Leather Coats and Jackets for Fall 2007

Timelessly hip leather coats and jackets make great foundation pieces for any plus size wardrobe. You can add a bit of a hard edge to your style with a zippered leather jacket over a pair of curve hugging jeans. Or perhaps you're looking for a leather outerwear to fashionably protect your fuller figure from the elements with aplomb. Whatever your preference, there's a plus size leather coat or jacket for you this fall, and here's an overview of the season's best.

1. The Embroidered Leather Blazer. The first place to shop for a plus size leather coat or jacket should be Roamans. Their embroidered leather blazer in a chic terracotta is very unusual with a shawl collar and alluring details. It's a perfect transitional piece; it's great to dress up denim trousers on a cool autumn day and perfect to dress down black slacks for a holiday party after work.

2. The 3/4 Length Leather Coat. Another great offering from Roamans this fall is the leather multi-seamed 3/4 length coat. One look at the models in the pictures and you can see that this plus size leather coat is sheer class, with elegant lines and detailing that lends a moneyed appearance. This is one coat that will see you through the rainy season and into the milder parts of winter. And you'll never have to worry about using a lint roller to keep yourself looking as neat as a pin. It would be even better if it didn't come in such conservative colors, but the Bordeaux and Saddle are lovely.

3. The Long Leather Blazer. If Roamans doesn't have what you're looking for, Woman Within might! Their long leather blazer is lined and lovely in red, and sure to pair well with any autumn outfit in your closet. This plus size leather blazer is lined and has a back yoke for shaping to boot. But that's not the only leather blazer worth checking out from Woman Within.

4. The Single-Breasted Leather Blazer. Woman Within's luxe single-breasted leather blazer in nutmeg is an instant classic that may end up being the most useful item you own. It can be worn to the office over a skirt or at the bar later for drinks with your favorite pair of plus size jeans.

5. The Metallic Leather Blazer. For a more casual zipped leather jacket look, the metallic bronze plus size leather jacket from Jessica London can't be beat. The bronze will function as a glitzy neutral-it'll go well with denim, black, brown, white, khaki, tweed or grey. Best of all, it's shaped with princess seams to give a flattering silhouette.

6. The Biker Leather Jacket. If you're looking for something with a slightly harder edge, Silhouettes wing zip front plus size leather jacket in glossy black might be just the one for you.

7. The Three Button Leather Blazer. Catherine's has a smartly tailored three button leather blazer with a leopard print lining. Being pre-season, the blazer is only offered in black right now, but the catalog pictures indicate that it will soon be available in a host of more stylish colors.

8. The Leather Sweater Jacket. If you love the luxurious look of a leather jacket but dislike the bulk and added stiffness of leather sleeves, consider the sweater leather combination jacket. Catherine's is offering a Napa leather and knit zip-front sweater jacket that's even machine washable.

9. The Western Leather Jacket. For a touch of western flair, take a peek at Silhouette's whipstitched leather jacket with detailing at the collar and sleeves. It's made of napa leather and comes in a deep cognac color that flatters most complexions.

10. The Faux Leather Jacket. Finally, if faux leather is more your cup of tea, either because of vegetarian concerns or because it cleans up easier, be sure to check out Zaftique's unique plus size leather jacket in copper. It shimmers like carved metal and is sure to make a statement whenever you wear it.