How to Style Your Coat
How to Make Your Old Coats Feel New Again For Fall — No Shopping Required
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A good coat is an investment, which means we'll likely have it for a while. But when we've been wearing it for a few seasons straight, suddenly our of-the-moment furry jacket doesn't seem so "trendy" anymore. This feeling plagues us every Fashion Week, which leads to a quick Zara shopping spree. But this Fall, we want to go easy on the wallet.
Instead of buying a brand-new jacket, we're all about reworking the ones we have. Whether it's styling the coat with a belt bag or wearing it off the shoulders like Gigi Hadid, we found easy ways to rock your outerwear so it feels fresh and elevated. You've probably seen some street style stars do this already, so we rounded up our favorite looks and then broke down the tips for re-creating them. With that said, if you're really in dire need of a new jacket, we do have some options picked out as well.
Skip the Scarf
Oftentimes we wear a scarf out of necessity (aka to shield our face from the wind) with our coats. But when the weather is just right, like in the Fall, skip the scarf. Let the print or colors of your outerwear stand out on their own. If you think you'll be cold, wear a thick turtleneck sweater underneath for added warmth around the neck.
Add a Belt Bag
We all know belting our jackets is a fashion-girl thing to do, but this season, the focus is on a belt bag. This accessory functions as a waist cincher and a place to stow away your keys and money.
Go Monochrome
What we love about Samantha Angelo's outfit is that you can barely make out her coat because it blends seamlessly with her silver clothes. If you have a black coat, consider wearing black head to toe, or if you're ready for something bolder, go head to toe in red.
Wear It Off the Shoulder
Supermodels like Gigi Hadid started the trend, and it's continued to be a popular way for street style stars to show off what's underneath their coats. A quick and easy way to achieve this look is to simply let your coat fall halfway off and keep it in place with your arms. Then, strike a pose for the 'gram.
Pair a Luxe Coat With Sneakers
We love mixing luxurious pieces like a furry coat with casual footwear. It's almost expected you'd wear heels, so go the complete opposite route. Kendall Jenner's a fan of this trustworthy combination.
Layer 2 Coats Together
A quick pairing that gets you those bonus fashion-girl points is layering two jackets together. Mix colors and textures (like pink and camel) for an unexpected but cool combo. This street style star has the right idea.
Add a Pop of Color With an Accessory
You might feel like it's too much to wear a colorful accessory with a leopard-print coat, but Julia Sarr-Jamois shows it's completely doable. There's always room in your outfit for a splash of pink.
Dress in All Primary Colors
Think back to your preschool days when you learned the primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. Just like how you'd experiment with the shades on a canvas board, consider mixing the hues together in one outfit. Kyleigh McCollam pulls this off effortlessly with New Balance shoes, a Maje red coat, and J.Crew mustard pants.
Mango Anorack Coat
This Mango Quilted Down Anorak Coat ($170) is perfect for dressing in Winter whites.
H&M Coat
Fresh off the list of new arrivals, H&M's Double-Breasted Coat ($129) features gray and black tones.
Zara Suede Coat
You don't need to wear a scarf with this Zara Faux Suede Coat ($119) because it looks warm enough as is.
Mira Mikati Wool Coat
Aside from the bright green color, we love the silly graphic on the back of this Mira Mikati "Ask Me Later" wool coat ($1,295).
Anthropologie Plush Artio Coat
We found our next furry coat purchase from Anthropologie ($188).
Aritzia Murad Coat
If you love your Spring jean jacket, consider getting this denim Aritzia Murad Trench Coat with a shearling lining ($228) as a Winter alternative.
Proenza Schouler Twill Coat
If you want to dominate street style, you need this Proenza Schouler twill coat ($1,950) in your closet.
