January Stylish Monday - "Chic & Cozy Coats"

This month the ladies and are sharing our "Chic & Cozy Coats", what a perfect challenge for the month of January!  There were so many ladies that participated in the group this month that we have not one, but TWO collages!  Isn't that incredible?  More coats to love!

When the ladies first came up with this challenge my first thought was "Well, how do I make a parka look stylish?" 😀 Because I live in a climate with frigid winters, I mostly wear parkas.  I do have a few pea coats however, none of which get worn more than once (if even that) during the season, and this is one of them.  I picked it up at TJMaxx many years ago.  It's a very unique coat, but I don't think the style/cut is very flattering, and because I rarely wear it, I think it will go into the donation box.  Nevertheless, the coat came in handy for this fashion challenge, that's for sure!

Believe it or not, we took these pictures in the woods beneath my property.  There is a beautiful river and a waterfall.  The waterfall is partially frozen over now, so it's hard to see in the photos.

The coat has an empire waist with large black buttons on both the front and back.

I styled my coat with a cream turtleneck, black leggings, a black beanie, and black snow snow boots.

Of course I had to have some fun with the snow while I was outside! 

Now it's time to look at what the other ladies in the group are wearing, and be sure to link up your outfits at the end of the post!

Nancy

Nancy -  Nancy’s Fashion Style -I always have a lot of trouble finding the perfect winter coat! This one wasn’t! On the blog post from last Friday I am wearing the perfect one. This one has a fabulous color but that’s all it has. No pockets, no lining, no collar. It was given to me and I really loved the color, but passed it on!

Michele

Michele - On Instagram as Seechele_styles This fur leopard coat is reversible to a rain coat...  it’s over 15yrs old and will never go out of style!

Shelbee

Shelbee - Shelbee on the Edge - I have a bit of an obsession with coats especially since I live in a snow belt where winters are long and frigid. And I am usually drawn to dramatic statement coats which I love to search for in thrift shops. That is where I found this Jordache white faux fur coat a few years ago and it cost less than $10. I don’t wear it often but when I do, I feel like a fancy polar bear!

Nina

Nina - Sharing a Journey - I love styling coats and jackets in the winter; layering accessories, playing with shapes and colors.  In today’s post, I am sharing a few thoughts on elevating your coat styling game.

Julie

Julie - Fashion Trends and Friends -  Winter coats, jackets, gloves, mittens, hats and scarves are all a must have living in Illinois!  Of course, a girl can never have too many of varying colors, lengths and styles!  I might just have two closets full!  This long length plaid (I’m always mad for plaid!) coat was a must have from Old Navy this year!  It’s the first plaid coat in my collection!  I think it pairs great with my star sweater and these navy fur trimmed boots.  Every winter I think I might add a coat or two to my collection!  After all, it is the thing everyone sees first in the winter!

Ada

Ada - Elegance and Mommyhood - I think coats are a closet staple if you live in the Midwest. We have had our share of cold weather and snow as you will see from this post, today, but overall it is mild (that means in the 30s & 40s for us). Speaking of closet staples, if you don’t own a Winter White or Cream one yet, you should. I think a classic wool coat in cream will be timeless and it can last you for several years to come. I love mine (it’s from Loft from last year and both Loft and Old Navy have almost identical ones this year). Stop by the blog today to see sweet Vivian also, in a pretty blush pink coat.

                                                                              Suzanne

Suzanne - Ask Suzanne Bell - As someone who wears a lot of black and denim, a fun coat is an instant game-changer. From animal print to bright red - I like my coats to be fun. Throw some faux fur into the mix, even better. And yes, I have been known to wear a coat over my pajamas!

Andy

Andy - Pearls and Pantsuits - I’ve had this snuggly leopard print coat from Chico’s for several years now, and find myself reaching for it again and again. It’s the perfect little layer for our milder winters, and for my cold office! Not to mention that anything leopard is always a good idea!

Nicole

Nicole - High Latitude Style - In Interior Alaska, winter lasts about seven months. Temperatures can be anywhere between 40 below (or less) zero to slightly above the freezing point. While around the freezing point a loden coat works fine, a heavy down coat is a Must at 40 below. These coats make everyone look like the Michelin Men.  Shearling  or goat coats work fine down to -30C (~-22F).

Gwen

Gwen - Gwen Lives Well and Instagram - GwenLivesWell - Needless to say, living in Florida, I don’t get much of a chance to adorn my winter gear. Sure, we get a few days in the 50s, but generally, a leather jacket or wool poncho is all you need. So while I donated most of my ‘heavy winter coats from my New York life’ collection ages ago, I still have a few favorites, which I share on the blog. The coat pictured here was purchased just a few years ago, as an in-between coat - not for weather that’s too cold, but cold enough for more than a wool poncho! Perfect for New York in November, pre-pandemic, 2019.

                                                       Emma

Emma - The Style Splash - "It has turned really cold and frosty here in the UK so I need a warm coat. This vintage cream one is perfect as it's long and has a hood to keep the snow off my hair...yes, we've had snow! I found it in a charity shop for less than £10...such a fantastic

And Now Me!

Amy - Amy’s Creative Pursuits - As a Wisconsin Gal, we have severe winters and live in parkas all season long.  I have parkas of all styles, lengths, and colors filling my closet, but for this challenge I wanted more of a statement coat so I chose a very old pea coat that rarely gets worn. It’s a fun, unique coat, but not that practical for my climate.  

Have A Great Day! Amy

Linking Up with these Fabulous Blogs HERE! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter