Hands down, this is the toughest time of year for your wardrobe. It’s winter. Weeks and weeks from now, it’s still going to be winter. Luckily, warm coats with long silhouettes are in style right now. Fight back against the bitter cold in the most fashionable way possible. With the right length and material, you’ll be sure to make a dramatic and lasting impression, especially with the help of a fun element like a unique patch or statement pattern. Look to these street style stars for some inspiration on how to wear long coats.
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Robed Regality
Editor-in-Chief of Citizen K Arabia Esther Quek opted for a floor-grazing robe of heavy velvet, which left her looking positively queenly.
Image: Runway Manhattan/Grace Lunn
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Harnessing Leather
Forget a basic belt! This street stylist chose a long coat accented with a leather harness.
Image: Runway Manhattan/Mondadori
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Quirky Romance
Here’s a perfect look to keep in mind for Valentine’s Day: red satin coordinated with patent leather booties.
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Fur to the Max
Designer Gilda Ambrosio’s pin-straight tresses fell down the front of her hygge-worthy thick fur coat. Sweatpants, Converse sneakers and Loewe’s Cat Face necklace kept the look casual.
Image: Runway Manhattan/Mondadori
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Go Big or Go Home
When the winter doldrums really set in, shake them off with a bold print. Blogger Erica Pelosini Leeman strolled down the sidewalk in this classic houndstooth piece.
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Punk Professionalism
Feeling rebellious? This chic showgoer mixed professionalism with punk attitude in a menswear-inspired jacket that reached all the way down to her Vans.
Image: Runway Manhattan/Grace Lunn
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Pink Perfection
Decorated with floral patches, this pale pink coat stood out in Kiev during Ukrainian Fashion Week.
Image: Runway Manhattan/Michelle Sangster
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Creative Combo
Add dimension with the help of a little layering. This woman combined a metallic Alpha Industries bomber jacket with a richly dyed felt vest featuring impressive lapels.
Image: Runway Manhattan/Grace Lunn
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Mod Monochrome
Abstract angles and stark monochrome made this outfit ultra contemporary. Designer Marina Rybalko topped off the black and white color scheme with sharply divided, duo-toned hair.
Image: Runway Manhattan/Michelle Sangster
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Suede Persuasion
With a Paula Cademartori purse tucked under one arm, Candela Novembre looked put-together as always in this muted suede coat.
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