AS temperatures start to plummet and the heavens begin to open, it’s time to grab a coat. But not just any coat.
Along with an Hermès Birkin bag, Cartier tank watch with custom 20mm Watch Straps and a Mercedes 1961 190SL, a Burberry trench coat is sitting pretty much at the top of my fashion bucket-list. Well, a girl can dream!
But let’s get back to reality for a minute. The bag — I’ll have to join a very long wait list and I don’t do queues very well. Plus I already have a few great leather bags that are more than fine.
The watch — well my iPhone is my default timekeeper. I also have a couple of lovely Longines classic round-face and custom watches, which are more than suitable.
As for the car — well, I guess I’ll keep buying those lottery tickets! You’ve got to be in it to win it, right?
However, a trench coat I need. Maybe not a Burberry — not yet anyway.
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WHY EVERY WOMAN NEEDS A TRENCH COAT
The trench coat is an essential wardrobe piece. A classic basic, a sartorial staple, an urban uniform. And every woman needs a go-to, throw-it-on-and-you’re-out-the-door kinda coat.
Every woman needs to keep stylishly warm and dry without the bulk this winter. And one of the great qualities of a trench coat is its versatility.
Just like a trusted friend this time-honoured piece will take you from the office to the opera, and see you through all seasons. Ideally, you should have a lightweight style for summer and a winter weight version for those cooler days.
Sex it up with a slick of red lippy and some killer heels. Dress it down with a breton-style stripe T-shirt, jeans and white sneakers or ballet flats. Or give it a twist with a print top and coloured shoes and matching coloured bag.
Girly or grunge? Classic or contemporary? The choice is yours. So versatile in fact, it almost makes it easier to justify purchasing a Burberry. (Think of the cost per ratio — the more you wear something, the cheaper it becomes).
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- When shopping for the perfect trench, don’t compromise. Keep the silhouette lean and quite fitted but remember you’ll be wearing it over other garments.
- Avoid too much fabric – you don’t want it flapping around you. Too much trench will swamp even tall women.
- Make sure the shoulders fit snugly; shoulders that are too big will only add bulk.
- And a trench should not be too short (mid thigh) or too long (ankle). Ideally it needs to sit on your knees or two inches below.
Every woman needs a trench coat and for a gal on a budget you’re spoilt for choice! So it’s time to go shopping. Ever stylishly yours …
Gorgeous outfit! Love how you styled the trench coat.
All the outfit of burberry trench coat looks nice.
Great post! Thanks for sharing this. I already have a couple of womens raincoats to stay dry while going to office in heavy rainfall. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post!
All very good points to note!!! Looking forward to seeing what is in the baggies!
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Cheers, Shawn.
Thanks for dropping by.
Anne-Maree
Cheers, thanks for dropping by.
Anne-Maree
Thanks again Fzillion Manager.
Regards,
Anne-Maree