Posts Tagged ‘warm coats’
Do I need a puffer coat in NYC?
Do I need a puffer coat in NYC? I am visiting NYC in early December and planning to wear pants all of the time. A puffer coat filled with duck and or goose feathers (down) holds heat, is lightweight and breathable making it a perfect choice for cold weather. The temperature in NYC in early…
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How to wear a duffle coat?
A duffle coat is a warm, heavy wool, knee-length coat with a hood and toggle/frog fasteners (long buttons that fasten with loops). These coats are preppy, classic and unisex, popular with guys & gals. “The name derives from Duffle a town in the province of Antwerp in Belgim where the fabric originated.” Fit is crucial.…
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Faux Fur Fashion and Fun
Faux fur fashion and fun. A few years ago synthetic / faux furs were thought of as tacky by some. Today advances in technology have enabled faux fur fabrics to look like real fur. These synthetic textiles are less likely to matte or shed and they are softer, silkier and easier for fashion designers to work with than fur pelts.
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Warm Winter Coats
Winter season is right around the corner, time to start shopping for a warm winter coat . Should you select a wool or down jacket? What about going for a shearling style? So many options when it comes to scouting for a winter coat. Here are my suggested styles for this chilly season.
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How can you wear the new lean cut maxi coats?
The new lean cut maxi coats might be the most versatile outerwear you own and might be around for sometime. The new style maxi coat styles are cut with narrow shoulders, not structured and made in softer fabrics. You can throw them over your jeans, a sweater and boots or wear them over an evening…
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