Winter Fashion
When the temperatures drop and the holiday decorations start to go up, you know its time for the winter coats to come out. Winter coat shopping can be difficult, seeing as there are many unattractive and unflattering styles. Here are four top styles with choices for under $50 and under $100in order to fit a range of budgets.
CAMEL
Camel is arguably the hottest high-fashion style to hit stores this season. Coats in the tan material were seen on the Fall ready-to-wear runways of big names such as 3.1 Philip Lim, Charlotte Ronson, Chloé, DKNY, and Hermès. Camel coats with toggle details are especially in this season, one look at Hermés.
Wool blend funnel neck coat, $89.99
Gap.com
Faux Camel Hair Coat, $37.80
Forever21.com
SHERLING
Sherling coats are another style seen on many high fashion runways, as well. This would be a great style to choose for Illinois winters since it is also very warm. Examples of this style were shown at 3.1 Philip Lim and Burberry Prorsum.
Vila Faux Shearling Jacket, $72.41
Asos.com
Fleece Trim Moto Jacket, $34.80
Forever21.com
FUR TRIMMED
I must admit, personally fur coats and fur collars, even if faux, are not my forte. Alas, fur was big on the Fall 2010 RTW runways, namingly Marc Jacobs and Chanel. What’s important to keep in mind when it comes to fur, is that it’s there’s a fine line to walk between tacky and classy. To do this, its best to keep the fur in minute amounts (say, trim) and to keep the fur from looking too synthetic.
Women’s Wool-Blend Trench Coat, $84.50
Oldnavy.com
Ecote Shawl Collar Surplus Jacket, $49.00
Urbanoutfitters.com
PLAID
Plaid has been a trend in coat for the past couple years. Its classic and easy to wear if done right. The trend was seen on the runways of Marc by Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger. The preppy trend can be done in many styles, as well, so it can suit several different styles.
Converse® One Star® Womens Warren Plaid Jacket – Grey, $59.99
Target.com
Plaid Woven Coat, $39.80
Forever21.com
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