It's that time of year again when I scour the internet in search of the one. No, I'm not talking about a love interest on some dating site, but rather about finding this season's "must have" coat. A good coat usually doesn't come cheap, so its important to look at it as an investment piece...something you can hold on to for a while.
I like my jackets to be a reflection of the current trends, while still maintaining a timeless appeal. Complicated much? Yeah. Which is why I start keeping an eye out as early as fall fashion week in February. And if there was one thing I learned from the fall 2014 runways, it's this - outerwear has taken a cue from menswear-inspired silhouettes.
When I initially saw this coat online I didn't know what to make of it. I couldn't help but picture Michael Douglas in Wall Street (the 80's movie, not the terrible sequel from a couple years back). Yet, there was something comforting about the cocoon shape and how it hugs you when you wear it. Unlike some of the slouchy boyfriend coats out there, which feel like they're swallowing me whole, this one seems to fit perfectly. It just felt... right.
Style tip #1: Still not cold enough to wear a wool coat throughout the day? No sweat (literally). You can simply drape your coat over your shoulders as a perfect layering transitional piece.
Style tip #2: Keep the accessories at a minimum. Let your statement coat shine as you keep your pieces neutral and to a minimum. It will begin to look like you're trying to hard if you have a huge statement necklace, heavy makeup, statement shoes, AND a statement coat.
Style tip #3: Pair menswear pieces like this coat with accessories that have a feminine touch. I decided to wear this with a LBD tunic and laser cut suede booties. While I kept my makeup neutral with a coral lip, something pink would have looked nice as well.
I like my jackets to be a reflection of the current trends, while still maintaining a timeless appeal. Complicated much? Yeah. Which is why I start keeping an eye out as early as fall fashion week in February. And if there was one thing I learned from the fall 2014 runways, it's this - outerwear has taken a cue from menswear-inspired silhouettes.
When I initially saw this coat online I didn't know what to make of it. I couldn't help but picture Michael Douglas in Wall Street (the 80's movie, not the terrible sequel from a couple years back). Yet, there was something comforting about the cocoon shape and how it hugs you when you wear it. Unlike some of the slouchy boyfriend coats out there, which feel like they're swallowing me whole, this one seems to fit perfectly. It just felt... right.
Style tip #1: Still not cold enough to wear a wool coat throughout the day? No sweat (literally). You can simply drape your coat over your shoulders as a perfect layering transitional piece. Style tip #2: Keep the accessories at a minimum. Let your statement coat shine as you keep your pieces neutral and to a minimum. It will begin to look like you're trying to hard if you have a huge statement necklace, heavy makeup, statement shoes, AND a statement coat.
...and the little fashionista and her camel-colored oversized coat lived happily ever after.
xoxo
Outfit Details:
Jacket: Dailylook BLQ BASIQ Casual Coat
Dress: Black shirtdress by H&M (old)
Watch: Michael Kors
Bracelet: Nasty Gal
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