How to style a fall/winter coat: 5 Style Panel tips keeping warm

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Dropped shoulders, hourglass figures and loose fits are just three of the characteristics of this season’s coat trend. Seeing as what’s worn on top of it all was one of the hottest trends on the international Fall 2013 runways—-from Carven’s larger than life bubble coats to Rag & Bone’s we asked our Style Panel for their essential tips to staying on-trend, while keeping warm.
New to Style Panel is Marla Brum of Trend Struck, who suggests wearing a colour rich burgundy cape coat to embrace the trend of oversized outerwear. Bonus: the extra rooms affords for more layering without looking bulky.
Vibrancy and colour is what Cara McLeay of A Fashion Love Affair opts for to combat those cold, dreary days. A jacket lit with some brightness is the perfect thing that will keep you warm and be something you won’t get bored of wearing. Meanwhile, Northern Style’s Kira Paran looks for ones that use quality material and have classic details. She’s smitten with her wool coat with toggles.
If you’re in need of an outerwear update or need advice on how to embrace the latest trend styles, look no further than these 14 tips!


Toronto | Trend Struck
Just like my clothes, it’s important to have variety with my coats, especially since they become a staple to my wardrobe for about 6-7 months out of the year. Being covered for any occasion and the changing temperatures is a must.
One style in particular that I’m wearing a lot right now is my burgundy cape coat. With oversized coats on the rise this style was a simple adjustment to ease into the trend. This cape-like coat has arms but still has the room as one without. Use this room to layer for warmth during these colder months. With a looser fitting jacket like this one I prefer to wear it with skinnys and a pair of riding boots and always completing my winter look with a great scarf.

Vancouver | A Fashion Love Affair
In Vancouver, we can get some pretty dreary days during the fall and winter, which is why I’m so happy to see designers like Simone Rocha and Céline carrying vibrant hues into Fall 2013. A brightly coloured coat can instantly illuminate an otherwise monochrome fashion forecast.

 Montreal | Hell Elo
Montreal winters are notoriously cold, and a long wool coat is my BFF whenever the windchill is in effect. For an extra layer of depth and dimension, put on a pair of patterned pants with a textural grey-on-grey ensemble.

  Calgary | The girl with the Messy Hair
I’ve learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to Calgary weather, which means perfecting the art of layering. I love the idea of throwing a cape over a dress for an urban boho look. Pale pink and whimsical heart prints bring a touch of femininity to a streamlined, structured silhouette.

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