"The Wrong Coat": This is why jackets are now deliberately combined incorrectly

Rules (especially in fashion) are there to be broken - the new styling trend "The Wrong Coat" proves this. After the "Wrong Shoe" theory has already proven that seemingly unsuitable shoes make an outfit really exciting, it's now about jackets and coats that deliberately create a style break with the rest of the look. Opposites do attract.

"The Wrong Coat": How the look works

Individuality was a big theme on the catwalks for spring/summer 2025. And what could be more individual than combining a glamorous look with an apparently inappropriate jacket? Labels such as Prada, Brandon Maxwell, Rabanne and Burberry took up exactly this idea. They sent models down the catwalk in sparkling sequin dresses - and combined them with sporty nylon jackets or voluminous parkas with fur trim.

Why this style break works so well

The "Wrong Coat" trend plays with expectations and deliberately breaks with classic styling rules. It not only makes outfits more individual, but also ensures that less everyday fashion becomes more wearable. An elegant slip dress suddenly looks edgy with an oversized bomber jacket, a classic shirt dress gets a casual vibe with a metallic jacket.

Styling tips for the "Wrong Coat" trend

The "wrong coat" theory can be easily tried out in everyday life with items that are already hanging in the closet. The easiest way to create a style clash is to combine a dress with a jacket that doesn't seem to fit at first glance. For example, a delicate, figure-flattering satin slip dress with a sporty windbreaker in a matte color.

This combination of dress and "fake jacket" also creates a great eye-catching effect: a light midi skirt in cream colors together with a tight-fitting turtleneck top made of white lace and on top an oversized parka in a rather unusual but trendy color like delicate pistachio green.

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