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Coats and Jackets: Choosing to suit your Look and Lifestyle Article

By: Joana Kusak

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With winter nearly here, it's time to make sure we are snugly covered up against the cold. But it can be hard to find a coat that satisfies our practical needs and our wish to stay in fashion. Because it's such a key component of any outfit, many spend ages deciding on the right jacket. Here's how to make deciding on the right coat easier.

Generally speaking, as well as warmth, you'll need to think about the type of coat or jacket style you want. The kind of style you want might be something you find out as you look, but it's best to know that's what you're searching for. You might want loose style and cape-like, or a fitted coat with sharp tailoring.

This winter, architectural styling in women's coats is back in fashion. This includes trench coats and jackets that play with folding fabric, dramatic tailoring and large collars. If you go for architectural styling, you should be careful when you decide between cape-style and fitted; sculpted tailoring often looks best on women with a professional look, while cape-like coats suit those with a more arty, laidback style.

For a trendier look that incorporates catwalk glam, check out cocoon coats, normally made from wool and sometimes mixed with shearling. These have the advantage of keeping you covered right up to the chin. Cocoon coats often have kangaroo pockets, a dramatic A-line cut, big sleeves and combine a look of decadence with real protection against the cold. With belting and big buttons, cocoon coats can have a classic style.

Another coat that's popular this season is the military or naval style coat, which has double breasting, tapered waist and pleating. With wide collars and sharp lines, these coats have an urban feel that suits the contemporary woman. For a less stark, severe, style the Eskimo parka is a more laid-back way of being fashionable, and often comes with warm fur inside the sleeves. It's good if you want to be as comfy and warm as possible.

Having chosen your style of coat, you'll also want to consider the material and texture. Leather for trench coats is in fashion this winter, and can really look hip. But be aware that leather is much costlier than wool and cotton, so if you are going for a leather jacket make sure it suits your look and lifestyle. Wool coats with satin lining and camel skin are popular for military jackets, adding to the strong, chic style.

Finally, you'll want to take some time thinking about the colour of your coat. If you'd rather not blend into the background, choosing white or cream will definitely help you to stand out. These colours can be especially breathtaking because they are so bold, and to look good have to be pristine. Cashmere creams are notably rich looking.

But if you'd rather your jacket match as many items in your wardrobe as possible, opting for black or cool grey is sensible. Grey can be elegantly severe in dove silver and charcoal, as well as lively when it is a patterned tweed fabric. In fact, belted grey tweed coats are a mainstay of most major retailers this winter. To find a coat that suits you and your needs, New Look have a great selection for this winter and is worth a visit. Check out New Look's website to browse through the variety of its range.

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This article was written by Joana Kusak. Find out the latest fashion clothing for women, men and teens including women's dresses big trends and coats and jeans.

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