Chic and Cozy Coats

Coats – no matter where you live or the type of climate you’re in, you probably have a coat or two! Some of this year’s coat trends includes the following: faux leather puffer, I must have been ahead of the curve as I purchased mine last year but continue to get lots of compliments this year! Mine is more of patent leather look. The “dad coat”…think oversize, wool coats so big they’re borderline obnoxious. The quilted coat that’s almost as if you’re walking around in a blanket. Have you heard of the shacket? It’s a combination shirt and jacket? It’s just like your favorite flannel, but heavier with wool finishes that are meant to keep you cozy all season. Coats with shearling and the “Teddy Bear” coats continues to trend. Shearling lining and all-over plush teddy bear fabrics are comfy, functional, and seriously luxe-looking. Living in Illinois causes me to have a wide variety of coats, gloves, mittens and scarves! This girl has got to stay warm and yet stylish! Here are a few of my newer coat additions.

Puffer Coat

As mentioned, I purchased my patent leather look puffer coat last year around this time so it’s the only one that isn’t brand new but I still love it. It’s by Betsey Johnson; and I got it at Stein Mart. It was purchased for my trip to Portland, Oregon. It traveled great and is nice and warm for this always cold gal! The stand up collar keeps my neck warm. The big sleeves add interest; and I’m able to wear thick sweaters underneath if needed! I probably grab for this coat more often than not especially running around on errands, etc. It goes with everything from dressier to workout wear!

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The “Dad” Coat

I have to admit that I was influenced by the influencers on Instagram with this coat! I’m calling it my “Dad” Coat because it is larger and somewhat oversized; and I intentionally bought it that way! I wanted to be able to wear heavy sweaters underneath and liked the oversized look. Some might call it a “shacket” because it looks like a plaid shirt/coat. It doesn’t matter to me what it’s called because I just love it!

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The Teddy Bear Coat

The “Teddy Bear Coat” has been trending since last year and continues to trend. I added it to my Christmas wish list from Mr. FTF. He always comes through for me! I requested it in pale pink, which he got for me. However, he used the link I sent him and didn’t check the size. It was much too big. When I went to exchange it, the pink was sold out. However, it comes in cream, black and this blue. I went for the steal blue color since I don’t own any other coats in this color. This coat is definitely warm. It doesn’t have any front closures so I most likely will wear it more for a statement than for running around. You could add a belt.

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The “Shacket”

What is a “shacket” you ask? A shacket is a shirt thick enough to be halfway between a shirt and a jacket—an ideal, year-round layering piece. My first shacket I got in the fall, which you can tell by the pictures. I think a shacket goes well with leggings and skinny jeans. For me a shacket is more casual and easily layers over a turtleneck or long sleeve t-shirt. The first look is far more my comfort zone. The second look is me being outside of my fashion comfort. I feel a bit like a lumberjack. However, both ways it was very comfortable and warm. A shacket would be great paired with leisure wear…think hoodies and joggers. In the dead of winter in Illinois, I would need a coat over my shacket!

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Chic and Cozy Coats of My Fellow Lifestyle and Fashion Blogging Friends from Around the World

Ada – Elegance and Mommyhood – I think coats are a closet staple if you live in the Midwest. We have had our share of cold weather and snow as you will see from this post, today, but overall it is mild (that means in the 30s & 40s for us). Speaking of closet staples, if you don’t own a Winter White or Cream one yet, you should. I think a classic wool coat in cream will be timeless and it can last you for several years to come. I love mine (it’s from Loft from last year and both Loft and Old Navy have almost identical ones this year). Stop by the blog today to see sweet Vivian also, in a pretty blush pink coat.

Amy – Amy’s Creative Pursuits – As a Wisconsin Gal, we have severe winters and live in parkas all season long.  I have parkas of all styles, lengths, and colors filling my closet, but for this challenge I wanted more of a statement coat so I chose a very old pea coat that rarely gets worn. It’s a fun, unique coat, but not that practical for my climate.

Andy – Pearls and Pantsuits – I’ve had this snuggly leopard print coat from Chico’s for several years now, and find myself reaching for it again and again. It’s the perfect little layer for our milder winters, and for my cold office! Not to mention that anything leopard is always a good idea!

Emma – The Style Splash – It has turned really cold and frosty here in the UK so I need a warm coat. This vintage cream one is perfect as it’s long and has a hood to keep the snow off my hair…yes, we’ve had snow! I found it in a charity shop for less than £10…such a fantastic bargain!

Gwen – Gwen Lives Well Needless to say, living in Florida, I don’t get much of a chance to adorn my winter gear. Sure, we get a few days in the 50s, but generally, a leather jacket or wool poncho is all you need. So while I donated most of my ‘heavy winter coats from my New York life’ collection ages ago, I still have a few favorites, which I share on the blog. The coat pictured here was purchased just a few years ago, as an in-between coat – not for weather that’s not too cold, but cold enough for more than a wool poncho! Perfect for New York in November, pre-pandemic, 2019.

Michele – On Instagram as Seechele_styles This fur leopard coat is reversible to a rain coat…  it’s over 15yrs old and will never go out of style!

Nancy –  Nancy’s Fashion Style -I always have a lot of trouble finding the perfect winter coat! This one wasn’t! On the blog post from last Friday I am wearing the perfect one. This one has a fabulous color but that’s all it has. No pockets, no lining, no collar. It was given to me and I really loved the color, but passed it on!

Nicole – High Latitude Style – In Interior Alaska, winter lasts about seven months. Temperatures can be anywhere between 40 below (or less) zero to slightly above the freezing point. While around the freezing point a loden coat works fine, a heavy down coat is a Must at 40 below. These coats make everyone look like the Michelin Men.  Shearling  or goat coats work fine down to -30C (~-22F).

Nina – Sharing a Journey – I love styling coats and jackets in the winter; layering accessories, playing with shapes and colors.  In today’s post, I am sharing a few thoughts on elevating your coat styling game.

Shelbee – Shelbee on the Edge – I have a bit of an obsession with coats especially since I live in a snow belt where winters are long and frigid. And I am usually drawn to dramatic statement coats which I love to search for in thrift shops. That is where I found this Jordache white faux fur coat a few years ago and it cost less than $10. I don’t wear it often but when I do, I feel like a fancy polar bear! 

Suzanne – Ask Suzanne Bell – As someone who wears a lot of black and denim, a fun coat is an instant game-changer. From animal print to bright red – I like my coats to be fun. Throw some faux fur into the mix, even better. And yes, I have been known to wear a coat over my pajamas!

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