It’s a defeating feeling – putting on an amazing outfit only to cover it up with a parka. And that’s often the reality of winter… until now. Fashionistas are reinventing the wheel and taking their outerwear to new heights. And luckily for you, we scoured the streets looking for the chicest snow-ready looks (and they did not disappoint). Below, the nine ladies who’ve declared winter coats fashionable – and how you can get their look.
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This NYC fashionista makes a case for wearing Canada Goose out on the town. Style yours casually off the shoulder for a seriously cool #OOTN.
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OTK boots and sweater dresses are the winter wardrobe. Top the classic outfit off with a utilitarian coat for added warmth (and edge).
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Cape? Puffer? How about both. On days when zipping up isn’t essential, throw it over your shoulders. Trust us, it makes any outfit ten times more elevated.
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Some mornings, practicality trumps style. Our advice? Reach for a coat in an unexpected hue. That way, your errand-running uniform still has something special to it.
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This street-style queen has luxe winter dressing down to a science. Faux fur and elevated accessories spice up any outfit combo imaginable.
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Usually, we connect puffer coats with winter boots. If the ground isn’t covered in inches of snow, slip on a pair of kitten heels for a seriously chic (and unexpected) ensemble.
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Go bold or go home – that’s what this fashion show-goer says. And we agree. When it comes to coat shopping this season, why not have fun with it?
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Oh, the power of a belt. Let’s face it: puffers can be a bit shapeless. By cinching the waist, you have the power to flaunt what you’ve got and stay warm.
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Stripes make any and every outfit look très chic, don’t you agree? Style a neutral puffer over a classic boatneck top for a French girl–approved ensemble.
By Claudia Williams, Staff Writer
