It took me an embarrassingly long time to appreciate the value of seasonally-appropriate outerwear. In my late-teens, I was definitely that idiot kid who was running around in freezing weather wearing a lightweight coat (unbuttoned of course), sneakers, and still-damp hair congealed in curling mousse. Bordering on hypothermia was a Cool Look.
As time passed, I began to understand the benefits of dressing for the weather: Gloved hands stay warm! Boots keep your socks dry! Wearing a warm jacket (zipped up!) makes walking three blocks feel a lot less torturous! Now, at 33-years old, I practically dress in survival gear come winter, and laugh at the suggestion of doing otherwise.
The thing is, autumn can still be a tricky season to prepare for. Depending on which side of the street you're walking down, you might be melting in the sunshine or freezing in the shade. Layering is a huge help, but the right coat -- not too heavy, not too light -- will also get you far.
Here are some cute ones I've been looking at. (I'm extremely attracted to the longer caramel teddy!) Click any photo to go to its website :)
Top to bottom, left to right:
1. Can't get over the super fluffy sherpa on this ivory bomber from Zara. It looks so cozy, but its cool shape and shorter length steers it away from pyjama-town.
2. I mean... If anyone is looking to give me $400 for a novelty-hued peacoat from Club Monaco, I'd be forever grateful ;)
3. Who else find themselves super drawn to quilted jackets these days? This one from Urban Outfitters is kind of perfect. The color is somehow warm and washed-out, and it's roomy enough to comfortably layer on top of your heaviest sweaters.
4. This cream jacket from H&M feels like the cool little sister to the blue coat above. It just covers your bum, has awesome double-breasted boxiness, and deep patch pockets on the front. Plus, I personally love how the model is styled wearing a hoody underneath.
5. I really want to upgrade to Aritzia's long-line lightweight puffer this year. I've worn the shorter version forever -- it's my secret weapon against the cold! Wear it on its own during the fall and spring, then layered under wool coats for extra warmth in the winter.
6. I recently shared Frank and Oak's quilted jacket in stories last week. Love the diamond-pattern quilting. Bonus points for being reversible.
7. Obsessed with everything about this teddy coat from Gap!!! The length, the color, the coziness. OMG.
8. H&M's wool blend overshirt is a great dupe for the pricier one from Aritzia, and I especially adore this shade of pink!
What does your autumn outerwear look like? :)
Image credit (top): Flare
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