So September has officially slapped us in the face then, truth be told, the evenings are getting a little bit darker and the Indian summer I predicted just hasn’t arrived therefore my shorts are safely tucked away in the back. The fan heater’s coming out a lot more as well to warm the old walkers, and it’s got me thinking about probably one of the most important pieces of an A/W wardrobe…
The Coat. (Mine’s fur)
Depending on the look you're going for this season will determine what outerwear you’ll go for. Agreed?
But may I offer you all a suggestion savvy shoppers… ‘Make it versatile’.
A coat may be an investment for you, where you’ll part from quite a few pennies in order to get what one you’d want, so I’d make it count if I were you.
Let’s weigh up a few pros and cons shall we, as you do in a general smart shop…
(Beautifully demonstrated by the Topshop A/W collection)
the a-line
Topshop Wool Swing coat £85/$131
Pros: Cute, warm, on-trend, easy to throw on
Cons: can’t wear with flares and the Alice look may get a bit samey for you
Versatility-ometer- 50%
the hooded polyester
Pros: Has a hood, great for military distressed look
Cons: The flare issue and slightly monotonous to wear and accessorise.
Versatility-ometer- 55%
Chain Shoulder Biker Jacket £150/$231
Pros: Suits all pockets, suits most shapes, can dress up and down, accessorises brilliantly
Cons: No hood, suits autumn weather best.
Versatility-ometer- 90%
Premium Godet Check Trench £195/$300
Pros: Cost effective to buy elsewhere, on trend, can wear casually or formally
Cons: Flatters only certain shapes due to belt accent, the flare issue may occur making you look a lot shorter.
Versatility-ometer- 70%
Patchy Faux Fur Box Coat £80/$124
Pros: Warm, great for vintage luxe look, cute
Cons: When weather strikes hard to dry and launder. Needs taking care of like a cat.
However you want it this season,
is versatility important to your wardrobe?
Name one of your most wearable items.
Luckily for me I live in the South so the transfer from the summer to fall isn't a shock. I do need a new jacket, however!
ReplyDeleteLove your selections.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to seek out a new fall/winter jacket, though it doesn't get too cold here in Texas normally.
ReplyDeleteI love that fur!
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Hot country people I am as envious as sin for the sun you're getting, not wearing a coat is a small price to pay! Bring on the hot-pants! @Courtney and Second hand smash
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In definite need of some winter coats as an investment. I get distracted by blazers and trenches constantly :P
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Happy SEptember...
ReplyDelete@StylishSinead yep blazers are a main culprit, very versatile and gorgeous for inbetween weather but probably not to brave the gales! :D
ReplyDelete@Ms.Chyme@ Ta sweet.
AMAZING. Can't wait for the fall to wear all of these beautiful stuff
ReplyDeleteDiggin the parka!
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Its hard to think about winter coats already! But thank you for the tips. I will have to get on that.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much for including me in your Week 2 picks and for your lovely comment! Having just come out of winter, I would recommend a cape for autumn, it's so versatile as you use it as a layering piece as the weather cools. And for winter you can't go wrong with fur - so warm, even if it's faux. I love the faux fur you've picked out! xo
ReplyDeleteGrr I knew we wouldn't get an indian summer :(, but I love winter shopping and i think a good coat is defo one of the most important items, along with a good pair of wellingtons!
ReplyDeletelove these- i'm all about a good leather coat.
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