(ARA) - In a fall / winter season of more grown up,
sophisticated looks -- beautiful, fitted suits and stylish
dresses -- a dressed up coat is the starting point for
this season’s more polished, statement-making looks.
“With fashion changing from casual to elegant, a coat
is not just a buffer against bone-chilling elements, it’s
the first impression you make.” reports Burlington Coat
Factory President Monroe Milstein. ”This season a coat
speaks volumes about your individuality and your sense of
style. If packaging is everything, buying a coat is
perhaps the most important fashion decision you’ll make
this season.” Here are some of the top coat trends to shop
for this season:
Black Magic
Perhaps the most important choice this season is a new
black coat in a luxe material and a shapely style. A good
choice is a black faux Persian lamb coat that has a rich
texture and sophisticated coloration and speaks volumes
about fall’s more elegant mood. With the opulence and
warmth of fur and the versatility of wool it goes well
with a sophisticated little black dress for evening or
over a velvet jean by day.
Hot Chocolate
Another popular color choice is brown, and this season
there are an abundance of hues to choose from. Toffee,
espresso, bark, or a rich, chocolate in wool or leather
can be elegantly accessorized with ivory. Spice tone knit
accessories create casual ease -- perfect for city or
country living.
Military Perfection
The best menswear-like and military style this season
is a single-breasted camel colored notch collar wool
trench; a cropped version of the iconic classic. Its tie
belt defines a trim waistline or creates the illusion of
one -- a problem solving answer for many women. Paired
with this season’s tailored pantsuit or menswear style
cardigan sweater with slim skirt, this modern update on an
officer’s coat makes a major impression.
Metallic Polish
J LO’s silver “satin” to white reversible down bomber
with faux fur trim strikes the right
balance between
fashion and fun while Baby Phat puts a shimmery spin on
gold. Metallic is the perfect melding of modernist
function and effort free luxury. Wear it on weekends with
jeans, on the slopes with skis or for evening to put a
youthful spin on “black tie” events.
Tips on buying that perfect coat
Whether your style is ladylike, tailored or casually
elegant, this season you will find a huge array of coat
styles to polish your look for a lasting impression.
Burlington Coat Factory’s Milstein offers these tips on
buying that perfect coat:
* Consider fit, fabrication and your lifestyle.
* A shape can make or break your look. A slim, sleek
coat is, after all, slimming. Unbroken lines add length
and shed pounds.
* When choosing a coat, allow enough room for fall’s
new suits and softly feminine dresses.
* A short, knee length coat fits everyone and hits at
the right point to expose pants, skirts and fabulous
boots.
* A belted coat defines one’s shape. A belted trench
can be tied in the back for a chic alternative.
* Be sure to check sleeve length. Allow an extra
half-inch to cover long sleeved jackets. Add long gloves
to fall’s bracelet sleeved coats.
* Color and texture play important roles for fall.
Black, this season’s favorite, is turned out in new rich
fabrications and textures: velvet, satin and fake fur as
well as plush Melton and rich cashmere blends. A winter
white or lipstick red coat also make a strong statement
amidst this season’s beautiful black coats.
* Look for special details that make a coat unique --
fur trims, piping and stitching and important button
treatments -- from menswear inspired leather or tortoise
buttons to dressmaker inspired decorative or covered
buttons.
* Make sure to look in a full-length three-way mirror
to see the coat from all angles and try sitting in the
coat you plan to purchase to insure ease of movement.
* Consider price when purchasing your coat – this
season you may want more than one.
This season you'll be able to purchase a special unique
coat that makes your look fabulous whenever you put it on.
A well-made coat is not only the best investment you can
make this season, it’s the most important fashion
statement you will make for fall.
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