Cool weather's coming! How to shop for the perfect women's wool coat
As those hot summer days begin to wane, giving way to fall and its cool sometimes downright chilly weather, we pack away the shorts, swim suits and tank tops and look over our cool weather wardrobes. While men may stick with that old favorite winter coat, we women have a tendency to find fault with last year's winter attire. Women's wool coats are an important staple of the winter wardrobe. Although you may already have one or two hanging in the closet, you may feel that both the color and the style are so last year perhaps you bought a coat that was trendy last year or, maybe you're just tired of it. Generally, our wool coats do get a lot of wear, after all, and wool, well cared for, does stand the test of time. OMG, this coat could outlive you! In any case, you've decided it's high time you went shopping. Here, we've got some tips on finding the perfect women's wool coat, one you'll love to rely on for years.
First, take a look at some of the fall issues of the women's fashion magazines. You'll quickly spot the hot colors for this winter, as well as the avant garde styles which may be so trendy, you'd have to be a fashion model to pull off the look. At the same time, you'll find many cuts and colors which fall into the classic category of women's wear. You should have no trouble recognizing these gems of the women's wool coat genre: some marks of the classic wool coat include simple styling, elegant detailing, high-quality wool and colors which complement almost any outfit. Let's say you want just one women's wool coat that looks stylish and sophisticated worn with anything from pants to evening wear. This may sound like a tall order, but you'd be surprised to find it's really easy to find this perfect outerwear. Dark colors, such as black, charcoal and navy always suggest sophistication and elegance, while coordinating well with almost all other color schemes for dresses, sweaters and pants hanging in your closet. Another winning color is what's become known as 'winter white', a white barely tinged with a beige note.
Your best bet when choosing a women's wool coat is to look for a simple cut in a color that will coordinate well with your particular wardrobe. For example, if you favor bright, strong colors, such as red, purple or kelly green in sweaters and dresses, with a penchant for black, navy or charcoal pants, you can take your pick from any of the classic colors in winter coats and be assured that coat will add to your style quotient. With this formula, all you need are a pair of good pumps and matching bag to be a fashion diva. A nice scarf and a simple pair of gold earrings adds just the right amount of panache to take you from the office to dinner, warm and stylish every step of the way. A blazer-styled women's wool coat also affords you the luxury of showing off that magenta turtleneck sweater at the neckline.
In summary, choose a simple cut and color that flatters your figure and skin tone. A midi-length tends to visually add height and dark colors make you look slimmer. Got a tiny waist? Show it off with a belted coat! Women with olive skin tones usually look fabulous in winter white.
Easy, isn't it? Know you've got the formula for shopping for the perfect women's wool coat. That's the one you'll love for years!