How to Use coatdress in a Sentence

coatdress

noun
  • This year’s coatdresses go perfectly with a pair of knee-high boots.
    — Krystin Arneson, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2019
  • The Duchess wore a red, double-breasted coatdress and matching hat.
    — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 11 Mar. 2019
  • Diana wore a light blue coatdress with similar white trimmings on its lapels and pockets.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • Elizabeth, meanwhile, once again opted for a bright green coatdress.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • Kate wore a monochromatic look, wearing a pale blue coatdress with a matching belt, a pair of suede blue heels and a pale blue clutch.
    — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 1 May 2022
  • The signature Loverboy tartan suits and a coatdress on a girl were fitted, spick-and-span.
    — Vogue, 23 Jan. 2019
  • Zellweger paired the pumps with a black coatdress featuring long sleeves and an A-line skirt with a midi hemline.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Kate's blue choice was a sweet nod to Diana who had worn a near identical coatdress in 1987.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • The Queen wore a red Fiona Clare coatdress and matching Philip Treacy hat to the event.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Speaking of scarlet, Gal Gadot looked wondrous in Gabriela Hearst’s sleek coatdress.
    — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2018
  • During the visit Kate donned a Chanel coatdress, belt, and shoes, a nod to the classic French designer.
    — Emma Stefansky, Vanities, 18 Mar. 2017
  • The bodice of the coatdress featured a high, rounded neckline, with rounded shoulders to further accentuate the lines of the garment.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • While the bodice of the coatdress was more fitted, the skirt flowed effortlessly, creating a pleated effect beneath the seam details.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Unlike her previous look, however, this latest coatdress is — actually — a coat, not a dress.
    — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, 18 July 2018
  • Charlotte's white frock fit right in also, as Kate's coatdress and Philip Treacy hat were accented with the color.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • The navy Catherine Walker coatdress was designed with modernity and classic elegance in mind.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • For that occasion, the young royal wore a custom butterscotch Catherine Walker coatdress with chocolate brown buttons, lapels, and cuffs.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Carole Middleton, a regular client at the label’s Chelsea atelier wore a mist green, wool coatdress with silk satin collar to attend the nuptials.
    — Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 25 May 2018
  • Continuing her method of dressing, in keeping with the film’s period setting, Robbie wore a light green satin coatdress with a corset-style bodice and clip fasteners down the middle.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Getty Images The Duchess of Sussex's coatdress, however, does seem like something her sister-in-law would wear herself.
    — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 19 June 2018
  • March By March, Queen Camilla was eager to usher in the springtime season, wearing a wool crepe coatdress by Fiona Clare.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The following year, Elizabeth followed up her lime green ensemble with a bright blue coatdress on June 14, 2008.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • Kate’s coatdress, designed by Catherine Walker, featured light blue buttons with white trimmings on the edges of her lapels and pockets to match her hat, which featured a light blue outer rim with a white center.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • For the occasion, the Princess of Wales re-wore her bespoke McQueen coatdress, featuring long sleeves, exposed seams and pocket detailing.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Notably, Kate's coatdress was designed by Catherine Walker, who was one of Princess Diana's favorite designers.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 June 2026
  • Dressed in a cobalt blue Catherine Walker coatdress, the Princess of Wales had a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment with a royal photographer that largely flew under the radar.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The Princess of Wales wore a navy blue Catherine Walker coatdress and a pair of diamond and pearl earrings from Queen Elizabeth's collection.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The princess wore a baby blue Catherine Walker coatdress with white trim, which was reminiscent of Princess Diana’s Easter 1987 look by the same designer.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • The Princess of Wales is typically a staple on the guest list at the event, and today, wore a navy blue Catherine Walker coatdress, a matching hat, and a pair of Queen Elizabeth's diamond and pearl earrings.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • For the significant occasion marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Princess of Wales wore a coatdress by Catherine Walker.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025

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