Winter Warmers: How to find the Perfect Coat

This week was the first time since summer that I had to break out my gloves, it was freezing! I’m also in desperate need for a stylish winter hat, other than trapper hats whenever I hit the high street I’m faced with rows of hats only fit for a smurf and if you have seen my photo, you’ll notice hair is something I greatly lack. That’s why a hat is such a winter staple for me to protect from frost bite of the ears, ouch! Another winter staple is a good coat and everyone needs one. When it’s cold outside your coat is the first thing that people see so really it’s crucial that it fit’s perfectly, it’s warm and makes a statement.

Most coats aren’t cheap, even if you’re shopping on the high street a good coat can cost you around the £100 mark. That’s why it’s important to take your time and consider your investment. It has to work with the rest of your wardrobe, however shouldn’t be considered basic just because you wear it everyday. You want to invest in something that you can’t wait to pop on.

Here are a few things to consider before making your purchase:

• Your coat is your outer layer so can make or break your shape.

• The most universally flattering look will highlight the waist and be about knee length.

• The longer you go the more formal the coat is considered.

• Remember you can always cinch in the waist with a belt.

I’ve gone through and picked a few different styles, the majority are classics that will look good year in year out. I’ve also picked one of my favourite styles that are on trend right now.

The classic

A straight slim cut coat will work with anything you throw at it. Black and Navy are staples, but if you want to glam it up consider white or ivory, just make sure you’re not taking public transport in those colours. Camel is another colour that’s right on trend this season.

Peacoat

Again this coat works well with casual styles but is also well structured for work or more formal occasions, make sure the cut is slimming, try and avoid anything too boxy.

Military

Military seems to appear every autumn/winter so I’d consider it a classic style. Military inspired coats with epaulets always look well tailored and the hardware on the coats add’s a nice bit of character.

Cape

A nice alternative to a coat, they’re usually quite roomy so allow lots of layering underneath, perfect for keeping warm.

Fur

Right on trend at the moment, I love how you can flip fur coats to make them look real vintage or super luxe.

Honourable mentions that I haven’t included are the trench coat which I personally feel is more suited to the transitional season’s when it’s not that cold. The princess cut, although super feminine is more suited for evenings.

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