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5th October 2015

The Big Coat Edit

Fashion - By Alexandra Stedman
Coat: £240, Gestuz at Asos. Jumper: £280, Bella Freud. Trousers: Finery London (old). Shoes: £225, LK Bennett. Bag: £280, The Jacksons

It’s that time of year again….if you don’t get it soon, there will be none left. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. I usually say get your coat in August, but maybe it’s because of the warmer autumns we’ve been having, decent coats don’t really start dropping until now.

My tip for the new season is a grey coat. A modern alternative to the camel coat – a sleek, modern classic. I have this Gestuz one (a kind gift which actually feels like wearing a dressing gown) and a Gant crombie style which look really modern and go with EVERYTHING. I’ve added a few new styles along with the classics because let’s face it, when we’re parting with a fair bit of money on a coat…it needs to last.

THE COLOUR-BLOCK COAT

Dior A/W
DKNY A/W
DKNY A/W

This is total outfit making territory – a good colour-block coat can really make an outfit ‘sing’. I saw an amazing red mohair one as part of the Boden Icons collection, but it’s not available yet – will keep you posted – I added the Boden one below, although not technically ‘colour’pop’, it still has that statement coat feel. And by the way, cool new brand Harris Wharf pretty much owns this trend – they make all their coats in a kaleidoscope of colours so if you love this trend, take a look.

1. Red wool coat, £295, Gant

2. Wool stripe coat, £179, Boden

3. Blue wool coat, £330, Harris Wharf

THE PEA COAT

Chloe A/W

An eternal classic, I found my perfect pea coat in Jigsaw , and there is no looking back. The Next one is also great value, I borrowed it for Paris Fashion Week and it felt far superior than £55.

Coat: £79.99, Zara
Wool coat: £49.99. H&M
Wool coat: £55, Next
Wool cape: £85, Topshop

THE CHECK COAT

Michael Kors A/W
This trend comes around time and time again, looks like I’ll be keeping hold of my Zara crombie style, then. If a new investment, look for the sloping shoulder styles, they feel more relaxed and make great weekend wear. And monochrome or navy is the easiest style to work into your wardrobe.



1. Navy wool check, £69.99, H&M


2. Yellow check coat, £85, Next


3. Red plaid wool coat, £275, Madewell at Net A Porter


4. Monochrome wool coat, £89.99, Mango

Wool coat: £99.90, Uniqlo

THE PARKA

Eudon Choi A/W

It’s a wardrobe staple. We all need one/ have one/ want one. Thank goodness they’re in fashion this season, too.

I am kind of obsessed with this Boden version, £399 (but a bit steep for me!)
1. Khaki coat with black faux fur trim, £89.99, Zara
 
2. Waxed black parka, £170, Whistles
 
3. Cotton parka, £59.99, H&M
 
4. Wool parka, £365, J Crew
 
5. Faille parka, £150, Iris and Ink at The Outnet
 
6. Sherpa lined parka, £99.95, Gap
There is also a new style I’m seeing around, a parka and a duffle coat hybrid (but without the thick toggle buttons) which feels smarter. I bought a navy version from Cos about 3 years ago and it feels relevant again (they even have an almost identical style online now).
£175, Cos
£149.99, Mango

THE SHEARLING

Chloe A/W. Coach A/W. Suedette coat: £44.99, New Look

Faux fur coat; £110, Marks & Spencer

EXTRA LONG LENGTH

Length is important this season, and can add drama to a simple outfit.

Wool coat: £119, Zara
Wool coat: £180, Atterley

THE GREY COAT



An eternal classic. Also loving the belted styles of the moment…

1. Wool coat, £250, Whistles


2. Wool wrap coat, £225, Topshop Boutique


3. Wool coat, £99.99, Mango


4. Wool coat, £59.99, Zara

Well, I hope that hasn’t exhausted you too much…

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Patricia G. says

    5th October 2015 at 7:04 am

    I love your coat!
    xoxo
    http://www.donkeycool.es/2015/10/box-box-box.html

    Reply
  2. Lizzy Hadfield says

    5th October 2015 at 9:14 am

    Coat shopping is my biggest weakness (apart from maybe shoes) – I just can't resist a good coat!! A grey is deffo on my wish list!

    Shot From The Street | Fashion Blog

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th October 2015 at 11:17 am

      There's something so satisfying about a good coat xx

      Reply
  3. Karen Maurice says

    6th October 2015 at 7:52 am

    I love the camel midi length coat from Atterley, I tried to buy it but it had sold out in my size 🙁 – thanks for other suggestions x

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th October 2015 at 11:17 am

      Such a shame! Atterley is doing so well at the moment, items selling out quickly – H&M had a nice camel one when I was looking xx

      Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      12th October 2015 at 4:27 pm

      What size were you after? I've seen they've got some sizes back in stock (all except 8) x

      Reply
  4. Daria Zems says

    6th October 2015 at 1:26 pm

    Amazing post! You never can have enogh coats! 🙂

    Daria x
    With love from Russia!
    http://rebeldescent.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  5. Styling Happiness says

    6th October 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I love a big coat, they are literally the best thing about A/W!!

    http://stylinghappiness.blogspot.co.uk

    Styling Happiness xoxo

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    3rd November 2015 at 12:06 am

    I got the H&M parka and I'm in love. Great posts, great style, keep em coming 🙂

    Reply

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