Bundling up with Style

As temperatures begin to drop, out come the scarves, boots, gloves, hats, and of course the winter coat. As a lover of fashion, I try very hard to even make practical outfits fashionable. Sometimes this can be very difficult considering some of the winter conditions one can face and it is forever present that the state of the economy has played a large factor in the winter coat hunt. Fashion magazines from Vogue to Harper’s Bazaar and Elle have continually commented on the effect the economy has had on the winter fashion world. For myself this winter, I was in need of a new winter coat. I began my hunt searching for the perfect jacket; sensible, classy, fashionable, but above all practically priced and functional for the winter. I already owned a black pea cot, a very classic jacket, but I was ready to branch out slightly in hopes of finding a new staple in my winter wardrobe. Camel coats have always been a slight obsession of mine, I can’t truly explain what it is, but I have always been fascinated by the richness of the color and its standout presence in a sea of black and grey. So I found it fitting that my final selection was a camel coat for the approaching winter. I don’t want to bore anyone with the details, but the coat, if I might add is quite exquisite. The silhouette is very simple, the coat hits about mid thigh, and has a single set of buttons, a simple flat collar with beautifully curved edges, and a cream lining with magenta ribbon additions. I was very satisfied with my purchase, the cut and color, are classic and the coat can be worn forever, a slight deviation from the typical pea coat but still a timeless look. But the best part of my selection might have been my surprise, when flipping through my Vogue magazine and reading the tips for buying a sensible winter coat considering the state of the economy. Their biggest suggestion, buy camel! Being on the same page as Vogue, literally, made my winter already and I have not even had the chance to wear my coat!