My 5 tips for choosing the right coat for yo

1. Choose a coat color that complements your skin tone
Color is the most powerful form of visual communication in the clothes you wear.
Too strong or too bright a color and the coat will wear you down.
In short, we'll look at the coat first, then you.
Too light a shade and the color will bleed from your face. In other words, you'll look tired.
Color has great power when it comes to visual communication, and the right shade can make all the difference.

beige

The camel coat might be the chicest of them all. It's the color that takes you from fall to spring.
You need to choose a cool or warm beige according to your skin tone.
Getting it right is the key to looking fresh and vibrant.

My 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Outerwear

Belted wool and cashmere coat, Max Mara
Double breasted wool blend coat, Joseph
Wool wrap coat, Jaeger

2. Find the outerwear style that suits your shape and figure
There's no point in fighting your figure.
For example, if you're curvy, look for fit-and-flare or A-line styles: avoid straight-cut jackets.
Try on coats to see how they look from the front, side and back.

winter whites

My 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Outerwear
Double-breasted tie wool and cashmere-blend coat, Max Mara
Wool blend cocoon coat, Isabel Marant
Reversible shearling coat, Reiss

3. Focus on neutral coat colors that fit into your wardrobe
It's nice to have a scarlet coat, but does it fit into your other clothes or seasonal capsule wardrobe?
Does it really look good except for festivals and special occasions?
Are you going to get tired of it faster than a long-standing neutral, not-so-see-me color?
Neutral reds last longer. I you tend to wear a lot of gray, consider black or navy blue.

Claret

My 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Outerwear
Burgundy Faux Fur Collar Wrap Coat, Jaeger
Crimson faux fur wrap coat, Jaeger
Long button straight wool coat, Massimo Dutti

4. Decide on a coat length that fits your lifestyle
If your lifestyle typically includes frequent commutes or business trips, you want to throw on a coat quickly and easily.
You'll find that a shorter coat is more practical in cars, trains, and planes than struggling with the seemingly redundant fabric of a long coat in tight spaces.

navy blue winter coat

My 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Outerwear

Navy Double Breasted Wool Cashmere Coat, S Max Mara
Reversible cashmere coat, Joseph
Alpaca-blend wrap coat, Hobbs

5. Consider your lifestyle and how cold you feel
Review your lifestyle. What's a typical week like for you? What is a typical month?
That's when the country isn't dealing with viruses like Covid 19.

The weather in the UK is cold enough that you can wear a winter coat for at least 3-4 months.
That's a lot of wear and tear. So choosing and investing in your everyday work outerwear is a top priority.
This is where fabric comes into play. You want it to be warm enough without overheating.
When the temperature outside drops, you want to make sure you stay warm inside.

Tweed, twill and wool-blend

My 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Outerwear

Textured wool coat, Massimo Dutti
Double-breasted herringbone wool-tweed jacket, Bella Freud
Wool blend check coat, Reiss

Why buy a quality classic coat?
Invest in a quality, classic winter coat and you'll find it can take you anywhere:
From work to weekend, from dawn to dusk.
Plus, the cost per wear is lower every time you wear your coat.

CWC Style Tip: Don't try to pocket your keys.
This is the surest way to rip the lining and ruin the pocket lines. From chic to shabby in a few weeks!