Comfortable
winter coats vary in fit, texture
For the months to come the best accessory
to have is a coat — the look and feel of
the texture is what it’s all about. I’m
not talking about a simple run-of-the-mill,
fuzzy, feel-good coat either. This winter
expect to see not only one, but two different
textures layering each other for the ultimate
feel-fabulous coat.
Texture simply refers to anything that doesn’t
look flat. The most popular textures in
coats of the moment are: fur — faux of course
— corduroy, micro-fleece, shearling and
sherpa — the fluffy crème or white
colored stuff that looks like lamb fur.
The most common multi-textured coat I’ve
spotted is the beige-toned fleece and sherpa
combination. The sherpa pokes out at the
collar, sleeves and in the lining, creating
a cozy contrast. A coat such as this would
be a great buy for someone who needs a jacket
to work with her whole wardrobe. Beige tones
go great with denim, brown and black. Whereas
a brown coat looks displaced when worn with
black and vice versa.
If anyone is concerned about looking too
woodsy in sherpa, find a fitted version.
Wearing a fitted coat automatically polishes
up an outfit and you won’t feel like a boxy
lumberjack in a shapeless coat.
If anyone wants a little more glam or trend
in a coat, look for faux fur. Mink coats
have always been a luxury for fashion hounds;
perhaps that’s why fur emanates glamorous
nostalgia. Fur trimmings function best on
duster sweaters. The sweater contrast dresses
down the fur to make it wearable with jeans,
and the fur dresses up the sweater to make
it wearable with a dress, skirt or trousers.
If a full fur jacket is desired, then go
the cropped or vested route. Unless someone
is stepping out of a limo with a 6-carat
diamond ring and a Gucci bag, floor length
fur is an overkill to an everyday outfit.
A little goes a long way in the fur department.
For all the stylish guys out there, the
best coat can be found at Hugo Boss. Not
only are all of the coats in Hugo textured
as the trend applies, but men get two coats
in one! A totally removable lining creates
a coat for all seasons. It will be lightweight
for spring and summer nights and heavy for
fall and winter. It’s perfect.
Fashion dilemma? Question? E-mail me at
fashionablytuesday@yahoo.com
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