Have you had your eye on a new coat this season, but just couldn’t justify the expense? Good news! Now is the time to buy a quality coat. Stores take deep cuts on coat prices between Christmas and the New Year to make room for the upcoming Spring merchandise. In fact, this year, some deals are already here!
But, why is it so hard to find a coat that fits well? There is always a particular body part that makes it difficult to fit comfortably into your perfect coat. This is why I created Corporate Fashionista, a forum to help you feel fabulous…this time in the right coat! So I’ve put together an Outerwear Guide to provide you with solutions to the most common coat fit challenges. No matter if you have a well endowed chest or just the opposite, a muffin waistline, a full backside or your mother’s thick thighs, linebacker shoulders, super short or long, gangly arms; I’ve highlighted features you need to be looking for in your new coat.
Understanding these key fit tips will help you to quickly feel confident and chase the chills in style.
Above left to right: Marc New York Quilted Zip Belted Jacket $280, available at Bloomingdales; Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Leopard Faux Fur Coat $295, available at Bloomingdales; George Simonton Couture Long Wrap Coat $495, available at Nordstrom; DKNY Single Breasted Trench Coat $250, available at Bloomingdales.
Above left to right: Calvin Klein Double Breasted Wool Blend Coat $178, available at Nordstrom; KORS Michael Kors Belted Zip Leather Jacket $355, available at Bloomingdales; Banana Republic Heritage Wool Plaid Jacket $225, available at Banana Republic; JCrew Double-Cloth Metro Coat $298-$328, available at JCrew.
Above left to right: Marc by Marc Jacobs Jet Set Alpaca Coat $698, available at Bloomingdales; Via Spiga Maria Stand Collar Coat $313, available at Bloomingdales; Trina Turk Houndstooth Check Coat $595, available at Nordstrom; Marc New York Seamed Waist Coat $413, available at Bloomingdales.
Above left to right: Via Spiga Scarpa Double Breasted Belted Coat $250, available at Bloomingdales; Nanette Lepore Front Ruffle Napa Valley Coat $498, available at Bloomingdales; Mackage Diana Military Chevron Coat $640, available at Bloomigdales; DKNY Knit Detail Hooded Coat $313, available at Bloomingdales.
Above left to right: Marc New York Fur Trim Hooded Down Coat $380, available at Bloomingdales; Marc New York Zip Front Jacket $380, available at Bloomingdales; Calvin Klein Wrap Coat $278, available at Nordstrom; BOSS Black Belted Tweed Coat $750, available at Nordstrom.
Above left to right: JCrew Majesty Peacoat $258-$268, available at JCrew; Marc New York Toggle Coat $499, available at Bloomingdales.
Above left to right: Aqua Gold Button Cape $148, available at Bloomingdales; Marc by Marc Jacobs Python Three Quarter Sleeve Trench Coat $498, available at Nordstrom; Via Spiga Belted Double Breasted Coat $250, available at Bloomingdales; Mackage Magda Fur Trimmed Down Coat $610, available at Bloomingdales.
What are your concerns when it comes to buying a coat?
Top Image Credit: JCrew Toggle Coat $325, available at JCrew.