How To Buy A Trench Coat

“Trench coats are a basic wardrobe staple every woman should have in her outerwear closet!” I exclaim to all of my clients.

Grab your trench coat while you’re running out the door to work or with jeans and a tee on the weekends, or even throw it over your sweatpants for a late night trip to the grocery store…your style chic-i-ness will prevail each time with the perfect trench.

If you’re looking for the wellspring of trench coat inspiration, you’ve got to check out Burberry’s, The Art of The Trench. You can even join in and upload your own photograph.

No matter if it’s Burberry or Banana Republic, here are five crucial features to finding your best trench coat:

“How To Buy A Trench Coat”

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The Oscars: What Every Working Woman Ought To Know About The Red Carpet

The Oscars are coming up and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to revisit what professional women can learn from watching the Red Carpet extravaganza.

Here’s a recap from last year’s awards season: What Every Working Woman Ought To Know About The Red Carpet

Which starlets are you looking forward to seeing walk the Red Carpet at the Oscars this year? I wouldn’t be surprised if one of the lucky actresses is wearing this stunning Oscar de la Renta gown from his latest collection, but I believe he will further customize it for her perhaps in a different color and include a nude underpinning. Please share your predictions!

Image credit: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013 RTW via Vogue.com. Graphics by Kristina Moore for Corporate Fashionista.