Finally it seems that the winter months are drawing in and I have many of you asking for advice on the best coats for this season. As you all know, the winter coat is a bit like booking a last minute holiday deal - you gotta grab it before it goes! Come late October when the cold weather really begins to set in there is a flurry of coat buying action which always ends in the same old story; make-up stained collars, falling off buttons and only odd sizes left!
Be style savvy and get ahead of the game for the next couple of weeks by getting your coat sorted NOW!!! No matter what your budget, the good old British High Street boasts some of the best designs in styles to suit every shape. My advice is to opt for a thigh or knee length version if you intend to get good cost per wear. Don’t get me wrong, cropped waisted coats are great but they are not as versatile as a longer line when thinking about teaming with your various outfits.
Naturally black is best but all the same a little too on the safe side. Spice the wardrobe up and choose a bright colour or even a quirky print that will compliment and perk up your complexion once the tan has completely faded. (After all you will be wearing it eveyday for a good 4 months!) Don’t worry about working out if it will go with all the other colours in the wardrobe as 9 times out of 10 all of your bottoms are in dark shades and your top half won’t matter as it will be covered by the coat!
General rules of thumb on shape and shade are that purple and red are THE colours of winter 09 and fortunately work on practically all colourings depending on the density of the colour. Those brave enough mustard is also so hot right now. However for ultimate effect, it is best suited to pale blondes or very dark skin tones. Shape-wise coats that nip in at the waist before flaring out over the hip; as well as swing jackets and capes are all best suited to curvy women whilst slim straight cuts and tulip styles work wonders on slim straight women.
Here are my top 5 I have found on the high street:
1. Red swing coat, £160 by French Connection www.frenchconnection.com
2. Plum pea coat, £65 by Wallis www.wallis.co.uk
3. Single brested dogtooth coat, £90 by Warehouse www.warehouse.co.uk
4. Mustard cocoon coat, £175 by French Connection www.frenchconnection.com
5. Electric blue belted trench Coat, £70 by Dorothy Perkins www.dorothyperkins.com
