11.07.2010

Winter Coat Success!

My trusty black coat finally reached the end of it's life, which isn't bad considering I purchased it on clearance in 2001. I'd been on the hunt at several of the "usual suspect" stores: Banana Republic, J. Crew, Gap, and Old Navy, but nobody had anything that walked the line between trendy and timeless. Enter this fabulous number...

DKNY Julie Empire Waist
purchased from Dillards in black


I was ready to drop some cash on a new coat that would last a long time if it had the perfect fit. Oftentimes double breasted coats overpower my frame and seem to swallow me. Lucky for me this DKNY style was both stylish, form-fitting, and a great price. The hood is the part that takes this coat to the trendy side, but it's easily unzipped off for a more formal/traditional look.

What do you look for in a winter coat? Do you get something trendy at a great price or purchase an expensive staple that you'll have forever?

4 Wonderful Comments:

d.a.r. said...

Unlike most women who lust after purses and shoes, I love winter coats. Odd, because in this part of the midwest, winter isn't usually as lethal as other parts of the country, ha! But, I do tend to buy at least one, usually more like two or three coats each year. It is a sickness..ha!

That one is cute!

Anonymous said...

For the first time in my life I am obsessed with coats. I live in OH, and have somehow always made it through winter wearing just a fleece- but I die for this coat! Great choice! You'll be warm and look fabulous! xo

Natasha said...

i am the WORST person in the world to ask about coats because i have a love affir with them and literally have TONS in my closet, because i like lots of color!! however, i did buy a DKNY one similar to this last year in black and LOVE it--great choice lady!

Flo said...

I have that length of coat myself after a QUEST for long trench like I had that disappeared..leaving me only with the zip in lining..been tempted to wear that!!! I like my button up black coat..but miss it being longer!!! Yours is very very stylish!!