The Coat is the Fashion!

Growing up my mom would take me on an annual hunt for the perfect coat. There would be the everyday coat, the dress coat, and the raincoat. This was when I realized a coat was not just a "coat." My favorite btw was always the dress coat or what I liked to call, "the fancy coat."

Let's face it!! It is cold outside and it's only gonna get colder. What happens to most of us when winter arrives and the weather takes a turn for the bitter worse? Our style suffers for the sake of staying warm and dry.

These days there are so many options when it comes to outerwear that you can still serve a look and stay warm.

The Fun Coat

I cannot wait to pullout this beauty every fall/winter season. I often add a broach or two, a colorful scarf and hat. As you can see you don't need to do much more, she can definitely speak for herself. She is such a happy piece to have in your wardrobe and quite the conversation starter.

Here are a few fun options... My advice, add one of these for sure! Why? They literally make you happy ;- )

María Escoté oversize jacket

Multi Boucle Longline Coat

Embroidered Coat Zara

Patchwork Poncho Zara

1. María Escoté Oversize Padded Jacket - Desigual

2. Multi Boucle Longline Coat - Nasty Gal

3. Embroidered Coat Limited Edition - Zara

4. Patchhwork Poncho Limited Edition - Zara

The Fur/Teddy Bear Coat

Can I just tell you that from the moment I spotted the teddy coat I was obsessed!! My original obsession was the Max Mara Teddy Bear Icon Fur coat (she cost a pretty penny)! Then there is the Proenza Schouler Faux Fur Belted Coat. There are so many great options of this style at every price point you just can't go wrong. The fur/teddy coat is a great opportunity to add a bit of texture to your wardrobe.

Check out these amazing options.

Gertrude Long Teddy Coat

Max Mara Teddy Bear Icon Coat

Proenza Shouler Faux Fur

Zara Faux Fur Ltd Ed.

Zara Long Faux Fur Ecru

1. Gertrude Long Teddy Coat - UGG

2. Max Mara Teddy Bear Icon Faux Fur Coat

3. Faux Fur Belted Coat - Proenza Schouler

4. Faux Fur Coat Limited Edition - Oyster White - Zara

5. Long Faux Fur Coat - Ecru - Zara

The Trench Coat

Whether you opt for the classic style or a more innovative contemporary style of the trench you can never go wrong. Over the years I've had both and loved both. The one I am wearing below is a more contemporary style by Vera Wang x Kohl's. This trench is over ten years old and she is still giving!

Another great thing about this style is that you can find a multitude of options at all price points. Here are some of my faves from this season.

Sleeveless Longline Trench

Waterloo Trench Coat Burberry

Two Tone Oversized Trench

Massimo Dutti Trench Coat

Fifty Fifty Trench Shop Akira

1. Beige Sleeveless Longline Trench Coat - Riverisland

2. Lightweight Waterloo Trench Coat in Deep Marine Blue - Burberry

3. Two Tone Belted Oversized Trench Coat - Nasty Gal

4. Trench Coat with belt - Massimo Dutti

5. Fifty Fifty Half Denim Trench - Shop Akira

I could go on and on and on about this seasons coats I really just want them all. I've seen so many great options and since we all know, "THE COAT IS THE FASHION!" the more the merrier!