I remember being embarrassed when my mom picked me up from school in her long fur coat. It seemed so over the top, especially for her (at the time) vegetarian daughter. But (faux or real — your call) fur coats are everywhere this winter, and an easy way to look super chic when it’s brutally cold. Rich navies, bright magentas, Easter egg blues, and icy greys update the look, but classic blacks and browns bring a luxe elegance that will be stylish for years. It’s the cut that’s key. Case in point: My mom’s ’80s fur would feel completely 20198 if shortened a bit. Bomber styles are super modern and perf for a night out or for keeping a black tie gown from feeling stuffy, or go with a longer mid-thigh length version for added warmth and weekend to work versatility. Here are more ideas for how to wear a fur coat.
How to Wear Gold Booties (Without Looking Like You’re Headed to The Disco, Disco)
When it comes to shoes, I usually stick to the more classic neutrals in my everyday. It’s just easier, especially in NYC where everything seems to get dirty in .02 secs. Not to mention, it’s much more spend-wise (is that…
February 2018 Shopping List
As part of my commitment to be more conscious of what I buy and not just fill my already-bursting-at-the-seams closet with more stuff I don’t need, here are the only things I’m buying this month. My strategy: February is still…
The 1 Item You Need in Your Closet for The Holidays: The Fringe Sweater
Pencil skirt, tailored trousers, jeans or skinnies — it instantly makes whatever you’re wearing feeling festive and chic. It’s perf for transitioning from the office straight to the company holiday party, and comfy enough that you’ll actually motivate to get dressed and…
Everyone’s Wearing: Gucci Fur Slides
I know it’s an extravagance I definitely don’t need need, but I seriously need Gucci’s fur-lined mules/loafers/slides. The Gucci Princetown Slippers are just so plush and chic, and I feel like my feet would be so warm and happy in them….
What To Wear With Chelsea Boots
Chelsea boots, or whatever you call them, are one of my favorite wardrobe staples. They work with dresses, skirt, jeans, or even shorts, and are comfy but put-together. The low or no-heeled ankle booty is simple and chic, which is…
How to Wear Blanket Coats
Last year, it was all about the robe coat, and this year, its younger cousin, the blanket coat, has taken over. It’s more than taken over, really. It’s pretty much the only coat you’ll see on the fashion set this season. While the robe coat…
Everyone’s Wearing: Lace-Up Shirts
I hate the term “going out” top, and I’m not the only one who feels this way. It just feels so cheesy, early 20s, clubbing/frat partying. But that doesn’t eliminate the need for a dressier top for a night out, which is…
Everyone’s Wearing: Grey Fur
It’s friggidy freezing out, so if you’re not wearing a parka, you’re wearing fur. Those are your choices. While I’m really craving a big shearling coat these days, the array of chic furs hitting the streets of NYC, where temps…
How To Wear Printed Pants
There’s something about the cold weather that makes you want to hide the fun colors and prints, right? But a breezy pair of printed pants is exactly the jolt of fun you need to liven up your mid-winter wardrobe. Here’s…
How to Style Puffer Jackets
Let’s face it: it’s rare that the most stylish looks are the most wearable. And often what you see on the streets at NYFW (and on the runways) isn’t truly wearable for us plebs irl. But even fashion has to…
How To Show Your Socks (Without Looking Like a Dorky Dad)
Following the normcore trend of turning faux pas into fashion wins, showing your socks is actually cool now. If you can get past the old style stigma of wearing socks and sandals, it’s a so-wrong-it’s-right way of expanding your shoe…