What are duster coats?

Duster coats are lightweight full-length coats, reaching a few inches above the ground and worn open. They look great with pencil skirts and pants/jeans. Tall women can wear them over wide-leg pants and shorter divas look chic wearing them with skinny leg pants. Duster coats are also awesome over layered outfits.

Duster coats are very similar to the car duster coats people started to wear when riding in open motorcars, to protect their clothes from dusty roads. In the 1920s they were made in lush fabrics and highly decorative with intricate embroidery, fringe, and beaded detailing. 

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Shopping for a Winter Coat
Fall is a good time to look for a winter coat. There are more styles available and a greater selection of sizes to be had before the selections are picked over. A winter coat is an investment piece and should keep you warm. Quality is important so don’t be afraid of allocating more of your wardrobe dollars for this purchase.

The Cape Trend
The cape trend is modern, chic, and stylish. By definition, a cape is a sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck and may have a hood. Capes are festive and magical. They come in a variety of lengths and fabrics. Capes are more versatile than coats and are perfect transitional pieces going into new seasons. They work well when worn over a jacket or layers. They look stylish with slim silhouettes that offset the cape’s volume. Slim pants or jeans with tights and boots look very stylish with capes.