Posts Tagged ‘winter coats’
How to choose an investment coat?
An investment coat is an essential item in your wardrobe that you will wear for years to come. It has to be a high quality, practical and should fit you perfectly. Material: Fabrics such as merino wool, double faced wool or cashmere are warm and are perfect for your investment coat. These fabrics are comfortable…
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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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What are “cocoon” coats?
Cocoon coats are warm, roomy style coats with rounded, sloped shoulders, voluminous arcing sleeves (some not full length), and a structured body. These coats were popularized by Balenciaga. Cocoon coats offer comfort with a bit of drama. They lend themselves to layering when you start with a streamlined piece such as a bodysuit. Cocoon coats…
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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 to Find a Great Winter Coat
Now is a great time to find a new winter coat. This time of year there are more styles available in stores and a greater selection of sizes to be had before the latest selections are picked over. A winter coat is a key investment piece. It should be stylish and keep you warm. Quality is important. A winter coat is an investment so don’t be afraid to allocate more of your wardrobe dollars for this purchase.
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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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What length should a maxi coat be from your ankles?
A maxi coats is so stylish and will keep you warm and cozy when the weather is cold. There is no perfect length for a maxi coat. Some maxi coats go to the ankle bone and some go below the ankle bone to the top of your shoes. Coats that reach the lower calves on…
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