Reddoll- $495.00

by Elizabeth Oswald

I’ll admit I’ve never really put to much effort into thinking about Winter Coats. Never really needed them in Arizona.

Thankfully (because I actually love coats) I just relocated to cold climates (actually still in the process of getting settled), so now I definitely need a Winter Coat. Here’s what I have found:
Military Style Jackets/Coats

I’ll be honest; this style isn’t really first on my list. I want a coat that feels feminine, not so masculine. But much to my delight and surprise – you can now have both in a military jacket. I went searching expecting to write something quick and skim over the style, but found this beautiful one by reddoll that so perfectly mixes the masculine look of the military coat with the feminine side that a lot of us women desire.

Expect to see in the military style coats large buttons, embellishments, and usually they are jackets (short at or above hips). But be sure to be on the look out for truly unique ones.

Bright and Fun Coats + Quilted

This style caught my eye and took my heart. I have always felt accessories are the little ways you can be bold without seeming like you are overdoing it. So when I saw the bright colored coats this fall I was so happy.

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What a great way to show off. These colors just scream “Confidence”.

I’ve always liked the style of quilted coats. A great everyday street look works well with jeans.

Look for bright color, right above knee or a couple of inches below for a pleasing look. The belts on them are great additions. I’ve seen the quilted in long and short – but the short is less bulky and a bit more movable.

Classic Winter White and Oversized

I threw these two styles in together, but you can easily do them apart. Classic white in a winter coat is a sure thing. You really can’t go wrong. It adds such a nice level of sophistication.

The over-sized collars or sleeves send a nice retro look this fall. Look for white as well as over-sized collars or large sleeves.

Double Breasted in Classic Black

Can’t do classic white without classic black.

I’ve always had some form of a black coat in my closet no matter where I have lived. You can’t go wrong with black and a lot of styles work great. Add to it the double breasted look and it is sure to work with just about anything. Look for black, belted, long or short.

Life is Only Illusion- $126.00

There are just so many styles out there to choose from. This is just a tasty lil’ sampling. Be sure to look for fur-trimmed and ruffled styles as well.

For more on my style, check out: www.alizabetho.com

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