*Photo from an upcoming blog post
I’ve had a lot of people (readers, family, friends) tell me that coats are the hardest clothing items to shop for. They’re tough for several reasons… the first is that there are so many out there, it’s sometimes difficult to find the best coat for the best price (they can get really expensive!). The second reason they are intimidating to shop for is because you know that once you purchase your Winter coat for the year, you’re pretty much stuck with that same coat until next year… so you better pick a good one!
I’ve rounded up my top picks for coats and outerwear below. I tried to be as budget-friendly as possible… the items indicated by “SAVE” are all less than $80 and an alternative to another designer brand (and pay attention to the retailer’s website because a lot of these are 25% off right now!).
Thanks for your wonderful picks! Yes, I need a coat, although I own already much too much and now I see thanks to you great new possibilitis 🙂
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
I love all the pastel coats! so cute!
http://www.newenglandbelle.com
Ohhh love this post! Thank for all the options and love all these finds. — Soraya
http://www.chicflavours.com
So many great options…most of which will last for multiple seasons!
I love all of those pastel options! and plaid is a classic fall favorite. I'm pretty sure I have to have all of these.
love, arielle
a simple elegance
I love that pink pastel coat and the parkas! They are both such great options!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
Great picks! I love the pastel coats for winter! So pretty!
The Style Storm
<3, Christina
I love the coat you are wearing and cannot wait to hear all about it. But yes, totally have to agree – the classic parka is a must in any wardrobe! I may have to stick that on my Christmas list!
The parka really looks so cozy!
Great picks! I love the Topshop toggle coat!
carciosef
Coats are so hard because they can get expensive, but when you live in what feels like the arctic tundra they are definitely worth the investment, haha! I am thinking I am either adding a pastel color or a trench to my collection this year!
http://www.amemoryofus.com
The pastel pink coat looks beautiful on you!! The color is so pretty with your complexion and hair color! Love your other coat suggestions too 🙂 I love my LL Bean Barn Coat!
xoxo, Abby
http://www.classy-sassy-prep.blogspot.com
Great picks! I hate the cold, but absolutely love coats (and tend to hoard them)
xoxo, colleen
Pleather & Sparkles
I am loving those quilted jackets and the plaid!
http://girltalk2015.blogspot.com/
I LOVE a quilted jacket. Many naysayers have told me they look like grandma jackets. What!?! I say no way they are classic and grandma style be danged I got one and I love it. 😉
I love that white wool trench coat from Nordstrom!! Thats a definite must have 🙂
XO Janina
http://janinafran.blogspot.ca
Great picks! I love that you have multiple trends in this post, not sure which is my fav!
Style by Joules
LOVE that grey parka!
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
Great coral pink coat!
xx,
Marie
http://www.LivRiot.com
http://www.LivRiot.com
i recently blogged about this too! I have a jacket problem…so I know what you mean when you need more than one type! Loving the pastel pink!
xoxo,
CvilletoDC.blogspot.com
I love the classic parkas!
sarah
http://www.theroamingbrain.com
I really like your pink out.
Amazing – I love your pink one!
Mina | Cream Coloured Ponies
I love the toggle coats! Thanks for all the great coat suggestions!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Wow I love the color of this coat, it's so cute.
http://www.martasfashiondiary.com/
http://www.martasfashiondiary.com/
Loving all these coats!
Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner
Beautiful coat and color.
http://www.eyelikefashion.com
Love the collection! I also love puffers at Juicy Couture and puffer vests, too!
Loving the red parka, too! So Christmassy! Would be super for the Holidays!!! 🙂
Net
It's a Wonderful Movie – Your Ticket to Christmas on TV!
http://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com
I love coat shopping! nice post 🙂
Life As Lissy
I love the pastels!
Kristina does the Internets
i cannot wait to see your pink coat!
This is such a great post. Caitlin you are doing a fabulous job. So proud of you.
I managed to bag myself a pastel blue coat from Forever 21 this winter. I'm so happy with it.
The pastel selection are my favourite.