The Ultimate Guide to choosing a winter coat that is stylish and cozy to go out this winter!
My experience
As the winter season approaches, I know a lot of young women, like you and I, have struggles to find the perfect winter coat. In my experience, I know that I have overthought the idea of finding a nice, stylish, winter jacket. This article is a guide to what to look out for or consider when buying a new winter coat this winter season. I know I can always rely on my puffer jacket to keep me warm. But I am curious as to what more there is out there in terms of trendiness and style. When I walk into a bar, or I just want to dress up downtown somewhere, I want to rely on a cute winter jacket that will keep me warm and stylish. Do I want leather, fur, cropped, trench, polka dots, leopard print?!? Because of this struggle, I want my readers to understand how to navigate this in the fashion world.
Personalizing your Search
Understanding what inspires and excites you is an important part of searching what can be the right coat for you. Also understanding where you usually shop at, and perhaps expanding this and challenging yourself to shop somewhere you never have. Here are some factors to consider:
- Do you usually shop at the mall, online, or buy secondhand?
- What type of fabric do you like? Leather, fur, denim, vinyl, etc.
- Which occasions do you usually attend? Business events, parties, bar crawls, job meetings?
- Which aesthetic have you been thinking about going towards, or what do you currently love to wear?
- Do you layer your clothes for the Winter, and if so, with which type of clothing? You could go for a flannel under denim jacket vibe, or a fur-lined leather jacket.
What’s Popular these days?
If you’re having trouble figuring out what is in the market this season, here are some examples that can give you inspiration.
- The Camel Coat
- A certified classic that wraps around your whole body, this jacket is fierce and chic.
- Leopard print
- Fur, vinyl, or denim… there are so many options, and leopard gives a raw edge to a night out.
- Shearling-Trim
- If you want a puffier, fluffier look then this jacket will suit your needs. A fur coat of any kind will keep you warm and beautiful, of course.
- Denim
- I love layering my denim jacket. Wearing a hoodie under it for layering purposes, or over a sweater will always be a classic.
- The traditional puffer
- While puffers are essential in the winter weather, there are ways to make them more stylish.
Stay True to Yourself
According to Vogue, we need to add more personality to our style this winter. When searching for the right winter coat, we want it to be true to ourselves. Some examples can include a pop of color, a specific pattern (flowers, shapes, etc.), fringe fever, lots of layers, or even sequin. The art of choosing a winter coat is important because it is a different representation of you for only a season.
Searching for the new winter coat is a mission that represents growth and representation of your personal style. It is an act of self-love in a way, especially when you put effort and care into how you want to present to the world. You empower yourself by being stylish, warm, and comfortable. Now that you have a bit of information about how to shop, what will you be modeling this winter?