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A good quality coat is a major winter wardrobe investment that every woman has to make. Finding the right coat is not just about keeping you warm and comfortable during the winter, a good coat is also a fashion statement and an expression of your personality that you get to keep reinterpret with every look. You know you’ve found the right coat when it feels good, the quality’s good, it looks flattering, and literally goes with every one of your winter outfits.

Body Type vs Coat Style

There are a variety of coat styles to choose from, including double-breasted, button-up, collared, calf-length, hooded, tie-waist and knee length, to name but a few. However not all of these styles will look good on you, because different coats are designed to suit different body types. It’s important to know what your body type is before you go shopping for a coat, as that will guide you towards finding the most flattering coat for your body type.

The Fit

A coat should fit comfortably, leaving enough room on the sleeves and torso for you to add layers of clothing underneath. This is not to say that it should look too roomy as to seem borrowed, only that it shouldn’t feel restricting when worn with other layers of clothing underneath. A good balance is to find a coat that not only feels but looks comfortable, and to ensure that your coat can handle winter layering is to wear it over 3 or more layers of clothing, and use a full length mirror to view what it looks like. If the coat still looks stylish and formfitting after this fitting experiment, then you’ve ticked off the second requirement on the checklist.  

The Quality

The main objective of getting a coat is to keep you warm during the cold weather months. So it makes sense then to purchase a coat that’s made from good quality wool and mohair that’ll really do the job. Ideally, your coat should be made from 80% or more wool material, even if it is blended with other materials like spandex and nylon for the sake of the design. Avoid buying a coat that’s predominantly made from low quality materials like acrylic and polyester, as the cold will penetrate through these materials, and they wear out faster too.

Be Patient

Unless you’re willing to shell out for a custom made option, finding a perfect coat that’ll last you for years to come is no small feat, and it doesn’t happen overnight either. You might have to go through days, weeks and even months of shopping and fitting until you find the right one. In the meantime, be patient and keep your goal in mind; which is to find the holy grail of coats.

Patience is key. Don’t be discouraged when it feels like you’re not finding the coat of your dreams, just keep looking and stay optimistic and focused.

Stick to the Goal

As mentioned at the beginning of the article the main goal of a good quality winter coat is to keep you warm as it is to look stylish and chic. These two aspects go hand-in-hand, so don’t get carried away by in-season trends and forget all about the quality aspect. Remember that your coat should be comfortable and timelessly stylish and not just a fleeting fad.

Take these pointers into consideration before purchasing that all-important winter coat here at Chesca Direct. They will help you filter through the options to find your ideal coat faster. Some available options from Chesca Direct’s online store include reverse quilt coats, padded jackets, crinkle coats and more.