Falls Best Pea Coats
Many of you have been asking for examples of the best pea coats. Well, here are Falls Best Pea Coats. Sorry gentlemen, you’ll only find a women’s pea coat here:
Juicy Couture “Goth Couture” Wool Flannel Pea Coat: This coat has a high neck that will make you look long and sleek. It has a retro vibe with zippered details on the sides. The light gray color is a perfect accent for any winter clothes. Buttons sit a bit higher which allow the coat to look more tailored and fitted when worn. Buy this at Bloomingdale’s for $448.
Juicy Couture Coat
J. Crew Wool Harbor Peacoat: Beautiful stitching and very well-made, J. Crew has once again made a fantastic coat for the season. It comes in 8 beautiful colors including a fantastic rusty orange color, beautiful lavender, and solid navy pea coat color. Buy it online or in stores for $220.
J. Crew Rust Pea Coat
Forever 21 Cropped Pea Coat: For $40, you can’t get a better deal than this cropped pea coat from Forever 21. The rounded collar and slightly shorter sleeves give it a very trendy and feminine look. The mustard yellow color is fantastic to accent against any leggings or denim.
Forever 21 Coat
Banana Republic Duffle Coat: For a slight alternative to the pea coat, check out this coat from Banana Republic. There are only one set of buttons, and the buttons are actually toggles, which make the coat look relaxed and cute. The coat comes in beautiful gray color and falls around the hips. You can get this coat for $198.
Banana Republic Coat
Guess Drop Waist Pea Coat: A very trendy pea coat, this coat from Guess has a beautiful drop waist and very feminine pleats making it look like a coat dress. For those women that want to hide their tummies or just give themselves a very flattering silhouette, this is a great coat for them. The coat comes in a beautiful fuschia color or black and is just $138.
Guess Drop Waist Pea Coat
Andrew Marc Double Breasted Pea Coat: This next coat comes in a gorgeous snow white color. For those looking for a white coat, this one is fantastic. It has a wide dramatic collar and an adjustable belt that will create a more empire shape if brought higher or a more hour glass shape if pulled down. You can buy it now at Nordstrom for 33% off, which makes this coat a steal at $364.90.
Andrew Marc Pea Coat
Theory “Besson” Regency Peacoat: This next coat by Theory is fantastic. It is short and falls at the waist and allows every woman to show off her legs. The details and construction on this coat create a great silhouette for any person who wears it. For someone looking for a shorter coat, this is the one. Buy it at Bloomingdale’s for $415.
Theory Pea Coat
James Perse Vintage Fleece Sherpa Peacoat: If you’re looking for a peacoat that is soft, but still sophisticated, check out this one by James Perse. All of this designer’s items are easy to wear and comfortable, but the best thing about them is that they look fantastic. This coat has a Sherpa fleece lining which will keep you warm all winter long. It comes in black making you look very sleek. Find it at Bloomingdale’s for $275.
James Perse Coat
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Pea Coat
The pea coat is a fantastic timeless coat that both men and women can wear for the winter. It is usually double breasted and falls a little past the waist or in between the thighs.
One of the first places I got to look for a great pea coat is J. Crew. J. Crew’s selection of winter coats is very vast. Here, you will find great coats of all lengths and colors. The coats will be updated for the season, but they will also last you for a very long time since they are never too trendy. Check out these fantastic pea coats that I found at J. Crew.
J. Crew Lavender Pea Coat
J. Crew White Pea Coat
That lavender color is fantastic, and you will see more and more purple items as that is the color of the season. The white one is just so clean. You can’t go wrong with white when matching them to your pants or skirts. The only thing to be aware of is that it can get dirty a lot faster. However, if you want to look cute, clean and stay warm, a white pea coat may be a great answer. You can get these pea coats for $220. Not a bad price for a coat you can wear for the next 5 years.
I also like to check out Nordstrom for some fantastic coats. They always have a large selection by many designers. Last I looked, I found all of these. That first coat by Miss Sixty in the green is fantastic and so cute!
Miss Sixty Pea Coat
If you want something a little more trendy, go with this fantastic blue coat by Guess. The royal blue color is so amazing and rich and the rounded collars make the coat a bit more feminine. The yellow one, also by Guess is pretty cool too. With the big collar and sleek lines, it stands out and is also fun to wear, especially on a cold, gray day.
Guess Pea Coat
Guess Yellow Pea Coat
I also like this next one by DKNY. In a bright red color with only one set of buttons, it is definitely more trendy. The shorter sleeves, the side collar and the rounded edges at the bottom all make for a very different look. If you want a nice wool coat, but don’t want to look the same as everyone else, consider this one.
DKNY Pea Coat
There are a lot more pea coats that I will be showcasing in the next few weeks so stay tuned and send me your favorites!
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Fashion blogs
I love fashion blogs. I follow so many that I get so caught up and forget I’m working. Here are a few that I absolutely love:
This first one is Childhood Flames. It is full of fantastic pictures of clothes. Everything she finds is stylish and unique. I love, love, love looking at the photos that are posted. Sometimes, you get a glimpse of her and you can tell that everything looks good on her as well! Maybe that’s why she has such great fashion sense?
Childhood Flames Blog
Check out this one, Already Pretty. There are so many fun and wonderful clothes featured on this blog. Beyond that, I love the tips on how to stay stylish, especially for you budget fashionistas out there.
This next blog,Couture Carrie is so fantastic. I love how she picks one thing and shows a ton of different ones in different colors, styles and from different designers. She also shows different looks so you can see how you would wear it.
Couture Carrie Blog
This next blog, Simply Lovely, is exactly that. It is so lovely. I find so many fantastic things to add to my wardrobe. They are all classic and beautiful and I am inspired by her sense of style.
What are your favorite fashion blogs? What blogs do you follow? What do you read daily and get excited about seeing? What blogs show you things you are so obsessed with that you look at the items again and again until you decide to buy them? Share them here!
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Types of Trench Coats
When you buy your trench coat, you have a significant decision to make. What style of coat should you buy? Do you want a long or short one? Do you want a single or double breasted coat? Do you want a coat that is more trendy or one that is more classic? Below are the main types of trench coats and details about them.
Short trench
Nordstrom short trench
The short trench coat is very easy to wear around. You can wear it into the summer since it serves as a great lightweight jacket. It matches with almost everything, dresses and pants, boots and heels. Designers usually make them in a variety of colors every season since they are more trendy and fun to wear. Also, short trenches are usually cheaper. One caveat – the short trench won’t cover as much as the long trench. So, for those of you who like to wear longer shorts, you might want to avoid the short trench since the shirt will peek out of the bottom and look quite funny under the trench.
Knee length trench
Knee length trench from Spiegel
Knee length trench coats are the most common kind sold, if you’re looking for something long. This coat will usually hit around the knee, although if you are a bit taller or shorter, that length will change. The knee length coat is very flattering for a woman as it lets you show a bit of leg, but not too much. It also has a great silhouette since the belt at the waist cinches in and then flows out from there, similar to a dress, but sleeker. The coat is very slimming and you can match it with many different things, from dresses to pants to leggings to boots. For men, the knee length coat is also very useful since it is long enough to cover a jacket underneath, but also doesn’t overwhelm.
Jessica London calf length trench
Calf length
– Calf length trench coats are very rare, although they are sold by some designers. These basically fall below the knee but above the ankle. They are good if you want the full coverage of a full length coat, but don’t want the trouble of the coat dragging around or hitting your shoes.
Long trench coat from Spiegel
Full length to the floor
– Full length trench coats that hit the floor are oftentimes hard to find. Designers tend not to make as many and not as many women look for these. On top of that, unless you are the standard 5’6’’ height that designers tend to make clothes for, the coat will be way too long on you. If you are taller than 5’6’’, the coat may tend to hit your calves and you will end up with more of a calf length coat. If you are looking for a full length coat, make sure you are prepared to be patient and are ready to shop around for awhile.
For men, the full length coat is fantastic for covering and protecting your entire suit from head to toe. Shorter men should try to avoid the full length coat since it could drown you. The same is true for shorter women.
Trench coat dress
Nordstrom trench dress
Trench coat dresses are the perfect new trench coat style for women. Most recently seen on stars like Katie Holmes when she is out walking around the city, these trench dresses are fitted like a regular trench coat above your waist, but then flare out from the belt on. The flare makes the jacket look just like a dress, and the woman ends up looking very chic and feminine. This style can be more forgiving for women with larger bottom halves since the flare disguises the butt and hips. This coat is also really fun to wear since it is a whole outfit in and of itself. You might not want to take off your coat if you find a great trench coat dress that fits you well.
Double breasted or single breasted
Double breasted trench
Most trench coats come in the double breasted style although recently, many designers are making more single breasted coats in response to high demand. The double breasted trench coat is the classic kind seen in most traditional trench coats designed by Burberry, Coach and other famous brands. It wraps fully across the chest and provides extra protection for clothes underneath. The single breasted trench coat usually buttons in the middle so there is less overlap. This style is often-times more slimming since you don’t have the double buttons running across the chest. The style does not look as distinct as a traditional trench coat, but is flattering in its own way. Try on both to see which suits your style best. Some say that the single breasted trench is recommended for women with fuller busts, however, this is not always true. Many times, designers have made the double breasted coat just as slimming. Therefore, it really depends on the style you prefer.
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How to style a trench coat
Wearing a trench coat makes a definite statement. How you wear one makes an even bigger statement.
Trench coat style
First, will you button the coat or leave it unbuttoned? A buttoned up coat covers what you are wearing inside and gives you the sleek silhouette that the designer was trying to create. A buttoned look brings everything together. The open, unbuttoned look is more casual and is also more masculine when a man does it. Think of all of the gun fighters in movies that you see. When they come out fighting, their trench coats are unbuttoned and make them look like an even bigger force. On the other hand, an unbuttoned trench can also look very messy and careless. Consider where you are going with your coat and the type of statement you want to make before buttoning or unbuttoning the coat. Also, you can hardly ever go wrong with buttoning it up.
Styling a trench coat
Second, think about how you want to wear the belt. Will you belt it at all? For most women, that belt will make you look better since it will give you a waist. However, do you belt it in the traditional way or will you tie it in a more stylish way? The traditional way is just looping it through the belt buckle, however, the more fashionable way is tying it like Burberry does with their trenches – a double knot with the 2 ends of the belt so the belt dangles a little.
Third, think about the collar. If you are trying to be a bit more stylish, turn it up slightly. If you want to be more conservative, make sure it is down.
Fourth, think about the sleeves. Again, the more stylish way is to scrunch them up a bit. This makes the relaxed sleeve more fitted on your body. Remember, this only works if you are wearing short sleeves underneath. Do not do this if you are wearing a long sleeve or shirt.
Finally, what outfit will you pair it with underneath? What type of shoes will you be wearing? Many famous stars have been shown wearing knee high boots or pointed toe heels. Pants usually look great under short and long trenches since they elongate they balance out the broader feeling of the coat. Also, consider the colors you are wearing. If you have a more conservative color trench, consider pairing it with brighter color shoes or even a bright scarf, purse or hat. The trench coat can be dressed up or down depending on how you feel. Most of all, put your own style twist on it and have fun wearing it.
Below are five more ways to wear the trench coat:
Like Audrey Hepburn: Trench coat + Full length skirt + ballet flats + silk scarf + soft t-shirt
Out to dinner: Trench coat + designer jeans + stilettos + chunky jewelry
To the office: Trench + tailored pants + button down shirt + classic pumps
Night on the town: Trench + tights + ankle boots + chunky gold heels + metallic bangles
Out around town: Trench + chunky boots + sunglasses + warm scarf
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