You see, I love jackets. Jackets are my thing. I have a growing collection of blazers, gilets, bouclé and leather jackets that I love to throw on over simple styles to give them that extra somethin'-somethin'. I think a good jacket really makes an outfit, and I'll be damned if I'm giving them up for a little thing like a sub-zero temperature.
So I tend to go on as long as I can before busting out my winter coat. I'm fond of coats too, but they're more of a commitment than jackets. What can I say - when it comes to outwear, I'm kinda slutty.
But this year I'm rather looking forward to the temperature drop, because I've gone and got myself a doozy of a winter coat. And yes, I did just use the word 'doozy' in 2012. Behold...
I snagged this Antoni & Alison beauty in TK Maxx - £79.99 from an original RRP of £195. I love Antoni & Alison's classic English style and this wool coat with faux fur collar and sleeves fits perfectly with that tweedy 'heritage' look that's, like, so hot right now.
With such a glorious coat waiting in the wings, I'm actually quite looking forward to putting my jackets into hibernation. And even though this is my 'main' coat, I do have a few other options to choose from...
This grey wool dress coat was a French Connection sale buy earlier this year - the smarter style means it's perfect for throwing over an evening outfit.
An old favourite and amazing thrifty find - I picked up this cropped faux fur coat at a car boot sale for £4. Despite the 3/4 sleeves, it's seriously snuggly and looks great over cute tea dresses.
Are you wearing your winter coat yet?
massive fan of the grey coat! i'm dying to get something like that but i don't want to pay! i'm like you though - it's hard to find a winter coat that doesn't look awful :/
ReplyDeleteI dug my winter coat last week and I haven't had it off my back since. Mine is kinda a mix of your first 2 photos! It's an oversized wool coat with a large fur collar. It was from ASOS last year and I absolutely love it. Being a coat/jacket person myself I do mourn having to lock my light jackets away but needs must!
ReplyDeleteYour winter coat is such a beauty! I bet you cannot wait to wear it :)
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i cant wait to put on my coat as well because i feel great in my winter coat, mine is form Joules and is a duffel style coat - i love it! i wait for the winter because im not a summery person, but i would say it still needs a few more weeks before the coat comes out (late oct-early nov) x
ReplyDeleteLove that grey coat Jen. I've been wearing my Take 10 coat for a few weeks now, it's so warm and I hate hate hate being cold! The A+A coat is such a find! x
ReplyDeletejust bought this bad boy last week and have worn it every day! i love jackets but feeling warm makes a nice change!
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1. That is a DOOOOZY of a coat! So beautiful, even more so by the great price reduction!
ReplyDelete2. Hell yes I'm wearing my winter coat already-after years and years of wanting a "winter coat" but just being drawn to jackets like you are, I forced myself to get snuggly this year and got a lined parka. Been wearing it every day pretty much!
Oh and 3. I refuse to put on heating til December 1st as I am a scrooge. At least this year I can sit indoors wearing my new coat and still be warm.
Beaut of a coat Jen!
ReplyDeleteI have a new grey/black wool with leather sleeves number winging is way to me as we speak. (Dorothy Perkins- very impressed with their winter offerings this year!)
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ReplyDeleteLove the faux fur jacket, cant beat them for snugness :-)
ReplyDeleteYour coats look lovely. Actually I have been wearing my winter coat for a week or two now. I have a cashmere mix maison scotch coat which I wear for everday and a faux fur coat from a charity shop which I usually wear for evenings.
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All of these coats are so pretty! They look all warm and snuggly :) I never know when to start wearing mine, I'm still in the leather jacket phase atm!! I feel like my life needs a new winter coat this year as I only have one I like which just isn't enough :/
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love the first one, even though its not my usual style! I'm still not wearing my coats! actually still wearing t-shirts and even scarves can get a bit too much during the day!Hopefully within a month's time it will be different - as I definitely love my jackets and boots!!
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Loving your pick for winter, I really like the deep fur collars that are the rigour this winter, was hoping to pick up one on ebay but they were all size 8! A good blazer is a very hard habit to break, but at least your new find makes it less painless:)
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What a beautiful winter coat! :) I love the first one. Very cute :"> I wish I would have that in winter.
ReplyDeleteThe first coat is what I need in this winter. :)
ReplyDeleteWow the antoni & alison one is gorgeous. I've been wearing my winter coat already because I'm nesh but I haven't busted out the scarves yet, that's a real sign that winter is here.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to bust out the coats: a navy blue wool one with leopard print collar from Whistles (most expensive thing I own!) & faux fur leopard print coat from New Look (see a theme here?). Right now, I say jackets for normal days, coats for hangovers. #justsayin'
ReplyDeleteThat IS a doozy! I have just bought a new winter coat and for the first time I actually LOVE it. Before I've made do with so-so coats, so this year I'm really looking forward to wearing it.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best luck in tk maxx!
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There's so many nice coats out there atm, River Island especially! Im already wearing my faux fur it's that cold!x
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Oh good grief, these are gorgeous! Being in the southern hemisphere I'm currently saying farewell to my coats until next year, but I am definitely going to try and get my hands on some faux fur in time for the next cold snap! Xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a versatile coat: fairly neutral colours and glam for day & night ♥
ReplyDeleteVery much jealous of your Antoni & Alison coat, absolutely stunning! I dug out my winter coat earlier this month, but it was quite warm. I always look forward to wearing them all season :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am also really into coats, I pray for winter just so I can wear some of my collection. :)
ReplyDeleteThat Antonu & Alison coat is mindblowing. Its just gorgeous, can't wait to see you style it up.
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I like this so much. It is very fine for my winter.
ReplyDeleteI want the first one. I want the first one. I want the first one. I want the first one.
ReplyDeleteThat new coat is lovely, I am looking for something similar to that French Connection one, I love the slight androgyny of it!
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I actually swooned at the sight of your new coat :)
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These are so lovely. I've already been wearing my 'winter' coat for ages as I get SO cold (my husband thinks I'm a cold blooded lizard!). I always opt for my North Face snuggly parker but wearing a quilted brown duvet on the school run doesn't qualify me for any fashion awards! I wish someone would bring out a more stylish 'duvet' coat.....
ReplyDeletei am 100% wearing my winter jacket! so cold xxx
ReplyDeleteoh I am in love with the first one! It's just amazing!
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ReplyDeleteLovely coats. First collection is superb. i would like to wear it.
ReplyDeleteI like the first coat, so beautiful.
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