If there is something that makes us hardly enthusiastic is searching for a new coat, why? because as far as fashion investments go, a new coat is one that needs to tick way too many boxes.
It needs to be trendy, yet classic - because let's face it, good coats do not come cheap, so we are aiming to find something we can wear for a few seasons until it falls to pieces.
It must flatter our figure - and this is tricky, very much so. There are so many gorgeous-looking coats out there that on the wrong frame can end up looking frumpy, will make others think you are pregnant, or could in an instant make you tiny and practically disappear under a sea of fabric.
Good quality is key - go extra cheap and you will pay for it. After a couple of months you will be wishing for spring to come along and save you from the rubbishy material awkwardly wrapped around you, giving you a hunch and suddenly fatter arms.
Thick or thin? rainproof? wind breaker? - You are hardly going to come across the all-in-one coat, as climate-related criteria will also dictate your choice. Be realistic, if you live somewhere with harsh winters don't be tempted by light fabrics, check for warm inner layers, and if rain tends to occur, avoid suede or anything that cannot get wet. There is nothing cool about having a coat only to hang in your wardrobe.
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