A Must-Have Piece - The Trench
A trench coat is a must for every woman’s wardrobe. It’s timeless, chic, and oh so classic. It’s the perfect transition coat (for spring and fall). Here are few thoughts when shopping for the right one.
- Color: Think out of the box as a trench doesn’t have to be khaki or black. Try a beautiful color like raspberry, purple, yellow or emerald. A color will pop against neutrals such as black, brown, grey, white, off-white and denim (which is mainly what you are wearing on the bottom half).
- Don’t buckle: It’s kind of an unwritten fashion rule that you’re not supposed to buckle your trench coat. Instead, just tie or knot the belt that comes with the trench.
- It can be changed: If you don’t look good with a belt, don’t fret as most belt loops can be removed. Many coats still have shape even without the belt. You can also change the look and feel of a coat by changing the buttons.
- Style: Keep your coat to knee-length (just below, at, or above the knee) - too far below the knee and it will shorten the line of leg and make you look dowdy (yikes!). Avoid double-breasted styles if you have a large bust or broad shoulders.
For more tips, check out my February 2010 newsletter, In The Trenches.
Happy Shopping!
