It’s a sad day when you realize that it’s officially starting
to get cold out and you haven’t even worn all your summer outfits yet! Although
Fall dressing can be fun with all the printed tights, boots, and scarves, I’d
prefer the bold bright prints of the summer any day. However, I’ll try to be
more positive about the season change and just think of the fact that my
growing waist line is harder to notice underneath jackets and capes. Jalapeño
poppers..come to mama.
While the cold weather is inevitable, looking good during
that time isn't for some. Here are my picks for some must-have outerwear.
1. Leather Trim
Nothing makes me feel more badass than a little leather,
with the exception of my throwing stars maybe; however, I don’t find leather
jackets that warm and I prefer a longer coat so I don’t get a cold bum, which
is hard to do in leather without looking like you’re auditioning for the back
alley version of the Matrix. The leather sleeves on these coats gives them just enough edge so mother nature knows who not to mess with.
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| Left: Alexander Wang Right: Zara |
2. Cape
The only thing that has been stopping me from fighting crime in the winter is that I couldn't find a cape warm enough. Now I guess I have no excuse. Thieves and berry ticklers - watch out! I love the rich colour of the teal Elie Tahari cape below. It would be great with elbow-high leather gloves or a suede pair in a complimentary jewel tone to cover up the bare arms.
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| Left: Elie Tahari Right: Banana Republic |
3. Statement Colour
Add a little 'oh hi' to any gloomy grey day in a bold coloured statement jacket. The red coat had me at 'bow'.
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| Left: RED Valentino Right: ASOS |
4. Trench
Inspector Gadget definitely knew what he was doing when he put that jacket on. There are no indications of the trench coat ever going out of style and nothing makes me think of Burberry more than the trench coat, which they have managed to make quite iconic. You can even make your own Bespoke Burberry trench coat on their website if you're willing to cough up the thousands of dollars.
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| Left: Burberry Right: Gap |
I will leave you all with this video. It’s not gonna be hot
everywhere, it’s not. And you DO need a jacket.
Stay warm, friends.
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