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The best winter coat trends of the season
Shot on location at Niagara Falls and Niagara Gorge in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Image by: Alvaro Goveia
Fashion
The best winter coat trends of the season
The allure of a new winter coat is hard for Canadians to ignore, and this season delivers a striking edit. Tailored, patterned, ankle-skimming or cropped, these seven chic outerwear options have you covered.
Wrap star
Bundled up in one of the biggest (and coziest) trends of the moment: the robe coat. These toppers have no buttons—just a tie belt—so they make you feel like you’re wearing a snuggly but elegant bathrobe. Built for versatility and function, this classic wool-blend wrap is the definition of an investment piece.
Coat, $690, soiakyo.com. Leggings, $29, joefresh.com. Oxford shoes, callitspring.com.
In the navy
This inky-hued neutral is the newest go-to colour for fall, especially for outerwear. The rich shade makes any topper—from trench to parka—look luxe, regardless of price point. Bonus: Navy is a colour that plays nicely with just about every other finish, pattern and shade—even black.
Coat, $295, anntaylor.com. Sweater, $65, gapcanada.ca. Faux-leather leggings, $39, joefresh.com. Tuque, soiakyo.com. Gloves and booties, bananarepublic.ca.
Check mate
Take a cue from the great Coco Chanel by embracing menswear. Nothing is quite as sophisticated as an oversize glen-check topper in a structured A-line silhouette with a hidden front closure. Make this boy-meets-girl coat seem a little more balanced by pairing with soft, fluid fabrics, such as silk, satin and cashmere.
Fashion note: Cap off this menswear coat with a wide-brimmed chapeau. This structured topper channels a chic masculine flair.
Coat, $699, tigerofsweden.com. Sweater, $299, linethelabel.com. Banana Republic x Olivia Palermo skirt, $95, bananarepublic.ca. Hat, joefresh.com. Lacoste sneakers, townshoes.ca.
Twice as nice
It’s about time we shake off the old image of oversize double-breasted coats with huge shoulder pads. This new refined look makes a dramatic statement, especially when the coat is long enough to graze the ankles, eliminating the need to add a loud plaid or a banker pinstripe. Keep the style bold with strong feminine flourishes, such as a metallic-dipped tuque and berry leather gloves.
Fashion note: Striking metallic accents lend elegance to a slouchy grey tuque.
H&M Studio coat, $299, and gloves, hm.com/ca. Dress, $160, bananarepublic.ca. Tuque, soiakyo.com.
Power couple
Take style notes from the après-ski crowd and go chalet chic by layering your outerwear. This bundled-up look gives new life to transitional pieces, and when they’re properly stacked, the silhouette is more sleek than supersize.
Coat, $399, linethelabel.com. Vest, $98, gapcanada.ca. Jeans, $345, paige.com. Tuque, soiakyo.com. Gloves, bananarepublic.ca.
Belt it out
Stylishly belting your coat can help define your shape and says you consider your outside outfit as important as your inside one, which is a proclamation in itself. Plus, it might provide some extra warmth by buckling you in!
Fashion note: Looking to reinvent last year’s winter coat? Transform its shape simply by adding a belt.
Coat, $490, and belt, cosstores.com. Sleeveless sweater, $65, gapcanada.ca. Culottes, $120, anntaylor.com. Gloves, tigerofsweden.com. Loafers, winners.ca.
Make love, not war
One of the most enduring coat styles is military. Though it typically comes in khaki green or navy, we like it best in vivid red with gilded buttons for a nod to our Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Fashion note: If your wardrobe turns super casual (say, jeans and sweaters) come winter, think about embracing a statement coat, your ultimate style secret for the entire season.
Banana Republic x Olivia Palermo coat, $495, bananarepublic.ca.
Shirt, $60, lechateau.com. Ray-Ban sunglasses, sunglasshut.com. H&M Studio scarf, hm.com/ca. Boots, hunterboots.ca.
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