Let’s talk coats! They’re the linchpin of your winter wardrobe. What to look for ? * A coat that’s long. Mid shin. Longer. Knee length? That length is so out it’s about to come back in. (And I’m not joking !) * Oversized. Go up a size. I always do. An inexpensive coat always looks alot chicer & more expensive if it’s a generous cut. * It can be single breasted or double breasted: just make sure it up covers ‘the situation’. Meaning ? Make sure it sits across your front even when it’s undone. Because who wears a coat done up (except in London mid winter ?) * Look for a coat in a versatile FiFi approved colour. You know what that means : Camel, navy, grey, brown, white , khaki , furry, suede or even leather. * Walk past black. It’s not going to give you vava voom, bang for your buck. * Black is going to bring everything down. Can be so hard to style, have to try really hard with a black coat, it has to be VERY exaggerated to look cool. * Everybody keep calm: if you have a long black winter coat (and I do have a few!) then keep wearing them. * Surround a black coat with tan, white and camel. Fabulous boots. Cream knits. Light wash denim. Instant chic. Default to white under there. * Remember big shoulders are happening. This is great in a coat. Makes a statement. Looks edgy. Gives shape and drama. A more tailored coat is looking new but it’s still got to be BIG and LONG. And a cape is ALWAYS fabulous. Need some ideas and fashion inspo? Of course you do! Swipez vous for all the ways I’ve been wearing my favorite coats this season . From chocolate brown to camel, latte & black. Some are a few years old so I’ll add the ones in store and lots of similar here ! LTKwinter LTKstyletip LTKaustralia