Stylish Coats: This Season’s Styles have more than just warmth
Thursday, October 15th, 2009It’s no surprise that outwear is an important topic for us at shopchantal.com & chantal. Since we are based in Portland, ME we have no other choice than to bundle up during the winter months, and style is a priority when choosing that essential coat for the season. Since we are in a season where almost anything goes (high drama, girly details, and timeless sophistication), the hunt to find a jacket that meets your “keep warm” needs but portrays your individual style is super easy!
Rebecca Taylor’s Ruffle Me Up Coat is the go-to jacket for all the girly-girls at heart! The tiered ruffle front detail and ruffled collar are super feminine, and the belted waist gives you shape even with all the layers you may be wearing under it. The slight balloon sleeve adds that extra special detail without being over powering that all of us crave when looking for that special, unique piece that you will have forever!
More edgy, than girly, Shoshanna’s Zipper Front Coat is military-inspired and touches upon that boy meets girl edge that is so of the moment! We love the off-center exposed zipper and banded detail at the waist. The color combo of grey & black make this a super versatile coat that can easily be worn dressed up or down. We love pairing it back to tough pieces to make the military-inspiration pop even more! Or pair it back to a beautiful pink cashmere scarf and a chef’s beret for a fun, flirty look to an edgy style coat. Add a touch of fringe with a bag from Twelfth Street or some boots from Joie.
Craving color when the weather can be somewhat dark & dreary? Nanette Lepore’s D’Orsay Hoodie in Iris is a rich shade of purple in a slightly cropped style that allows you to show off the layers you wear underneath it. The jacket features so many great details that makes the D’Orsay Hoodie super fun to wear–the exposed zippers at the wrist, polished slit int he back, worn bronze buttons, and the best part of this piece–the detachable hood.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. The best styles and choices of sizes are here now - waiting for you to add a Carolina Amato snood and some driving gloves or a Me & Kashmiere animal print scarf and some cashmere mittens. Whichever your style, we can help you complete the look.
