Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Styling a Colorful Coat

Lately I've really been enjoying all the colorful coats I've seen in stores and online. Last year I picked up this coat in cobalt blue and wore it all winter long (or at least whenever it wasn't below freezing out haha). In the past when I went to stores looking for a warm coat all I saw were the typical neutrals: black, camel, grey and navy but those options are so boring. Just because it's cold doesn't mean there shouldn't be bright colors to brighten your mood and remind us that it will one day be warm again. 

Now it's important to remind yourself that colorful coats do not have to be limiting, there are plenty of prints, patterns and colors that you can mix and match to make your brightly hued coat become as versatile as a neutral colored one. The key is to have fun with it and treat it as a statement piece in your wardrobe that you can accessorize! For example, I decided to style this beautiful Dublin green coat from J Crew Factory (now on sale for under $150!) with leopard accessories to draw attention to the contrast. This way, even if you're just wearing a cream blouse and jeans you still look classy and stylish. 

Will you invest in a colorful coat this year?

Coat // Jeans // Leopard Flats // Crossbody // Belt // Blouse // Necklace

Also here are a few other coats I love:
Red Ruffled Coat // Baby Pink Toggle // Leopard Print // Seafoam Green Long Blazer Coat

xoxo

9 comments:

  1. Love that coat, such a gorgeous color. Sometimes you need some extra color in the winter months.

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  2. I love bold bright coats for fall and winter. It definitely gets me out of that dark winter rut. I haven't really started looking as of yet but, I really like that green shade.

    Jessica xo
    the way to my Hart

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  3. Love the way you styled this, Alex! I think green and leopard print are a perfect match. I have a bright coral coat I typically reserve for the end of winter/beginning of spring, but I may need to wear it sooner!

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  4. I really love colorful coats! I saw a pink one at Anthropologie the other day and I am seriously considering getting one. Love the outfit you put together!

    Lauren,
    http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/

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  5. Such a cute look! I love the coat and the leopard belt and shoes!!

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  6. Love the leopard with the emerald coat! Such a great combo!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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  7. Love that coat! I really love the whole set tough.

    - Sarah :)
    www.thecrownbijoux.blogspot.com

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  8. I LOVE THAT COAT!! *insert heart eyes emoji*

    xoxo
    grace
    preppyonthewestcoast.blogspot.com

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