The 9 Coats an East Coaster Has In Her Closet to Look Chic Leave a comment
Tessa Faye O’Connell is a contributor known for her work at various fashion houses, specializing in media and public relations, currently working at Coach as its global PR director. She’s a mom of two, working to expand her influence in the fashion space through styling while also just making it out the door on time.
With temperatures in single digits in New York, it would be only fitting we talk about one of the only layers that matters to brave the cold: coats. While I’m partial to a head-to-toe down puffer to combat the elements, there’s something about having an arsenal of different coats in your closet to elevate your mood and make you feel better (and warmer) in the winter months. I’ve come to find that there are certain winter coats that are classics to grab based on the mood, the meeting or the day.
With every winter season I try to revisit my coat closet to see what I can purge vs. not, but these are the styles I’ve been holding onto, as they feel more classic to withstand the test of time. All of them are great on the way to work, or on the weekend chasing around your littles. You know I love nothing better than an item that can be dressed up or dressed down. Disclaimer: while doing this story, I realized I do not own a grey coat which may be a miss. The journey continues…..
Black Puffer
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What’s that saying? Don’t fix what ain’t broken. This is a tried and true item that I have tried to resist for years only to come to find it’s the #1 staple to getting through a freezing cold winter. The one I am wearing is the Super Puff from Aritizia, and it is as good as the hype.
The Frankie Shop
Ortler Puffer Jacket
Lululemon
Wunder Puff 600-Down-Fill Long Jacket
norma kamali
Sleeping Bag Coat
canada goose
Montgomery Coat Tonal Label
Camel Coat
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To offset the black puffer, one needs a classic brown or camel coat to balance it out for those days where you need to feel a little more put together. An additional layer may be required underneath on single-digit days, but it always makes for a good look. I am partial to a belted style, but there are numerous classic looks in camel or brown that will do the trick.
Reformation
Tula Oversized Coat
alex mill
Georgia Wrap Coat
Toteme
Signature Wool Cashmere Coat Camel
Furry Coat
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Penny Lane in Almost Famous? In my mind, this vibe is always a classic.
Plaid Coat
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I’m partial to Isabel Marant’s coats, this one from 2015 and still going strong.
Loeffler Randall
Finley Wool Coat
Isabel Marant Étoile
Gabriel Plaid Wool Blend Coat
ZARA
Extra Long Plaid Wool Coat
Black Coat
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A black tailored or belted coat works with everything. Magic.
The Frankie Shop
Gaia Double Breasted Coat – Black
Toteme
Classic Tailored Coat Black
Fun Puffer
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If you have a long classic puffer, you obviously need to balance it out with something more fun when you need to pull yourself out of those winter blues. I’ve been living in this Zara one with a side tie.
ZARA
Short Water and Wind Protection Puffer Anorak
Polo Ralph Lauren
Down Jacket
Dunst
Fur Detachable Goose Down Jacket
Guest In Residence
Quilted Puffer Jacket
Aviator Nation
5 Stripe Faded Apres Jacket
Casual Coat
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live in this DÔEN coat that they come out with each season, it’s easy to throw and extremely thick for the weather. Think elevated parka, or quilted coat to match the season once it gets too cold for your lighter jacket.
James Perse Los Angeles
Quilted Nylon Lined Long Coat
Tailored Coat
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This style’s been in my closet since pre-baby and I never get sick of it. The tailored look ties everything together whether it’s over a blazer, sweater or gym clothes on the weekend. Dress up, or down.
apiece apart
Matta Oversized Coat
LOULOU DE SAISON
Borneo Double-Breasted Wool and Cashmere-Blend Coat
Shearling Coat
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A must-have that never goes out of style and is most definitely warm. The hunt is worth it on this one: find a shearling style that works for your body type (short, or long) and color which most matches with your wardrobe and just go for it. My biggest complaint about shearling is some are easier to move around in then others, especially when commuting, so shop around and ensure arm mobility schlepping all your items along.
coach
Fluffy Shearling Coat
Toteme
Signature Shearling Jacket
ALIGNE
Rafella Shearling Fur Coat
Quince
100% Shearling Long Coat
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