Anonymous wrote:This one for instance. Thoughts?



https://us.maxmara.com/p-9011079106022-dadaci-camel

I love this. You can’t go wrong with traditional camel coat. Meghan Markle wears Msx Mara a lot, and also the wrap style. I think she has great taste for what it’s worth. Conservative with a twist.

Anonymous wrote:This one for instance. Thoughts?



https://us.maxmara.com/p-9011079106022-dadaci-camel

Quick glance and I thought it was a bath robe.

Do you have a budget OP?

I love my Burberry one. I got it on super discount at Last Call and then had it tailored to me. It’s perfect— stylish and warm.

Get one from Belarus. They make the most beautiful ones.

I don't think there's any way around needing 2-3 coats for this area in the winter, I really don't.

1) You need a goes-with-most-items-in-my-closet "dressier" coat for work that covers "average winter" days. Black or dark gray wool with a good lining and maybe some pretty buttons or details ought to do the trick. Yes, these are kind of boring. But they go well with most items in your closet, they get the job done, and they also look good with most of your weekend wear. A black or gray wool coat is a workhorse. If you buy a high-quality one, as I do, they will last you YEARS. I dry clean mid-season to keep things fresh and end of season for storage. I've replaced the lining on my latest one several times. No need to buy new when you can just replace the one part that does wear down.

2) A long, streamlined puffer coat with a hood for those brutal, bitterly cold and snowy days. They WILL come. Again, if you stick with something understated and basic like black, gray or even a very dark navy, you'll be able to wear with almost anything. There are herringbone/chevron/other small pattern versions that are STREAMLINED and fitted. You don't have to look extra "puffy" to stay warm on horrid days.

3) A fun pea coat or a "showpiece coat" that is just fun and changes things up (optional). For those days when you just feel blah winter, a cherry red or a hot pink coat can give you a lift.

4) A "fancy occasion" coat (optional). Something like a black-on-black brocade. I will often simply rent one from Rent the Runway (I often do the Unlimited subscription, a constant rotation of four items). This will keep you from looking "incongruous" when you show up at a black tie wedding or a gala or the inaugural ball or something in a beautiful dress and a basic boring coat that may be a bit worn from use.

Price range, OP?

Anonymous wrote:Fleurette

+1

Why is she wearing a coat—with sandals—when that guy has his sleeves rolled up?

Nice coat, though, if you’re tall.

This one for instance. Thoughts?



https://us.maxmara.com/p-9011079106022-dadaci-camel

Anonymous wrote:You need to be way more specific, OP. What’s beautiful to you?

A fitted longcoat thats a solid color most likely. I’m open to suggestions.

Fleurette

Snow and heels do not go together.

You need to be way more specific, OP. What’s beautiful to you?

Ladies, please help. I’m looking for a beautiful winter coat - heavy enough that it’ll ward off a chill in mid-Atlantic snowy weather. But still pretty with heels.

No puffer coats - thank you.