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Shopping: Black & White Jackets For Midseason

· June 29, 2009 · 0 Comments
Clockwise from left: Knit jacket $118 @ Dillard's, Sateen jacket $119 @ Liz Claiborne, Studded blazer $138 @ Free People, Premiium blazer $110 @ Topshop, Linen blazer $199 @ Ralph Lauren, Shrunken blazer $280 (now $196) @ Opening Ceremony
Now that summer clothing is going on sale and pre-fall clothing is hitting shelves, it's a great time to start thinking about purchasing midseason pieces. Midseason pieces are those that are versatile and can be worn during both seasons. A classic black and white stripe jacket, for instance, will keep you warm on a cool summer evening while it also makes a fine staple in a fall wardrobe. Our favorites, all under $200, above.
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Shopping: Anoraks In Every Shade And Shape

· April 14, 2009 · 0 Comments
Clockwise from top left: Pak-a-Parka Coat $50 @ Topshop, Shawl Collar Anorak $660 @ Opening Ceremony, See By Chloe Cotton Parka Jacket $600 @ Net-a-Porter, 3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Anorak Was $495 Now $247.50 @ La Garconne, Unisex Nylon Taffeta Parka $85 @ american apparel, H Chalayan Zipper Jacket $1,113 @ La Garconne
In April, you may not feel inspired to invest in shorts and little dresses, even though they're delivering to the stores by the week. Picking up some staples while you wait for the weather to turn will help you prepare for spring without forcing you shop for things you don't want. Whether it's a new pair of shades, riding boots, everyday jeans or an anorak, we find that these mid-season investments are rarely regretted. That said, here are our favorite weekend anoraks from a few accessible price points.
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Fall 2009 New York Trend Report: Break-Away Coats

· March 17, 2009 · 0 Comments
Left, Rag & Bone Fall 2009, Right, 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2009 
Outerwear is an important element of any season and one that--like shoes and accessories--people often "trade-up" for thanks to the impact it has on a wardrobe. This Fall 2009 Rag & Bone and 3.1 Phillip Lim both showed great break-away coats that were military inspired and loose and swing-y respectively. This versatile trend is one of our favorites from the season and we can't wait to see what other renderings crop up come September.
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Fall 2009 Milan Trend Report: Forties Style Outerwear

· March 3, 2009 · 1 Comment
From left: Versace, Bottega Veneta, Prada 
Much of what we've seen on the Fall 2009 catwalks might be be trim and deliberately sculptural but outerwear seems to be taking on a more relaxed, retro feel. In Milan forties style coats were noticeable for their cinched waists and round shoulders. Would these look right with something sculptural underneath? We think some experimenting is in store.
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Warm Outerwear Options We Love

, · December 22, 2008 · 0 Comments
It's that time of year again, when our desire to be fashionable takes a backseat to our cold ears, fingers, and toes. There are, of course, warm options that are still quite affordable and chic--though you may not call them runway-ready. Our favorites places to find warm outerwear on the cheap? Penfield, the company who probably makes your boyfriend's flannel makes one warm winter coat--this Grey Novi Coat is worth the $200. Topshop has an entire range of winter sport-ready garments, called SNO, and this Ski All-In-One for $310 is our favorite because it looks like a sleeping bag with sleeves. The Gap has had affordable puffer coats for as long as we can remember and this Shiny Puffer Coat for $39.99 is a modern take on their classic. It might be midseason and you might want to save your cash for all of the great sale items available online, but there's no need to do it in the cold!
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The Ultimate Sequin Statement

, · December 12, 2008 · 1 Comment
Sophie Hulme Sequin Jacket with detachable hood in navy and silver, both $519 @ Pixie Market. 
When you think of sequins you normally think of party frocks and jazz shoes but Pixie Market is changing all that. Now, when you're running to the deli at ten thirty on a school night you can do it in style. This sequin jacket with detachable hood by Sophie Hulme is where it's at and something tells us the Proenza gents would approve.
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The Penfield Coat Has Its Place

· November 12, 2008 · 1 Comment

No one, especially in New York, can be high-fashion and fabulous all the time--no matter your age, income, or geographic location everyone, once in a while, needs to run to the store to get milk. With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up we can't help but endorse a product that scores a little higher in the comfort department than most of our fashion suggestions. On the bright side we think Penfield has the most chic coats in this category. Pair this Novi Penfield coat ($200) with slim dark jeans, a pair of riding boots, and a knit hat and you'll be warm, comfortable, and not embarrassed to run into someone you know in the grocery store. For all the chic cotton pairings to wear under the fabulously warm coat, check out Net-a-Porter's 'home comforts' shopping list. You'd be surprised what a cotton jumpsuit will do to your life...

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Rag & Bone Fall 08 Deliveries

, · October 31, 2008 · 0 Comments
Rag & Bone Zhora Skirt $325 - Tobi
Rag & Bone Great Coat $890 - La Garçonne
Rag & Bone Skinny Cashmere Knit Dress $350 - La Garçonne
Rag & Bone Hussar Jacket $580 - La Garçonne
One of our favorite rituals here on Coutorture is to pit the runway photos against the e-commerce deliveries and examine how the collection changes in our mind once the clothes hit the shelves. Rag & Bone, a brand that doesn't wow on the runway so much as it does on the retail floor or, in fact, on your body, is a perfect brand for our Deliveries feature. If you're in search of a heavy overcoat or military inspired blazer--look no more. If you like to keep it simple under such things, again, you're in the right place. We wouldn't call it basic so much as smart, tailored, and long-lasting and, interestingly, those adjectives don't translate on the runway as well as they do in your shopping bag. In any case, to see the Fall 08 Rag & Bone runway collection, click here. Just don't forget to check it out online, or in the stores, for a second opinion.
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Six Affordable Coats To Get You Through Winter

, · October 31, 2008 · 0 Comments

The Anytime Coat: French serge day coat $350 @ J.Crew

The Puffer Coat: Cheap Monday Frida Coat $140 @ Tobi

The Everyday Coat: Ombre Plaid Coat $98 @ Urban Outfitters

The Faux-Fur Coat: Kristen Blake Faux Fur Jacket $138 @ Nordstrom

The Evening Coat: Fernando Coat $299 @ French Connection

The Raincoat: Aspen Anorak $79 @ Delia's
There are choices to be made when it comes to winter coat shopping; price, length, warmth, color, and print all come into play which is why we suggest perhaps lowering your price point and covering all of your bases. A puffer coat for those days when you're not feeling well or when it's just too cold to think about fashion, an anytime coat to bring some color and life back into your wardrobe, and everyday coat for, well, most days, a faux fur coat for your more trendy moments, an evening coat for the formal affairs, and a raincoat for the slushy autumn days. We think it you've got these six categories covered you'll never feel like your coat is dragging you down.
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Three Diane Von Furstenberg Coats We Love

, · October 28, 2008 · 0 Comments

Sabienne Coat in Charcoal & Burgundy $695

Sabra Coat in Camel or Midnight $725 

Gene Kelly Coat in Giant Kit Kat Club $725 
It's not often that we see a collection on the runway and notice, more than anything, the outerwear. The Diane von Furstenberg Fall 08 collection showed coats of all varieties and, now that they've delivered, we've fallen deeper in love with the different styles. Finding a stylish designer coat that is also somewhat warm can also cost quite a bit of money and all three of these styles are in a reasonable price range. All three of these coats are available on the Diane von Furstenberg e-commerce site, right here, and be sure to check out the entire Fall 08 runway gallery right here.
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