Fresh Coat

The New Year is in full swing and so is winter! To combat the frigid temperatures outside, we thought we would search the web and see what we could find that’s both style-savvy and budget-friendly. Leave it to ASOS to deliver with this flared, belted red coat. We swooned when we saw this one. Loved the cinched-waist (feminine and flattering for most body types), bold statement color and sense of movement captured in the coat’s structure.

As working women, what we really love is the functionality of this coat. It can do double-duty at the office and off the clock. Appropriate to wear to work—check! Perfect to slip on for a night out—check! Price-friendly for the purse—check!

Style Tip:

You can wear this coat a variety of ways:

1)      Buttoned-up with a high collar with belt neatly tucked into loops for a clean silhouette.

2)      Lapels showing with belt casually tied and hanging for a looser look.

Either way you wear it, opt to keep the bottom portion of the outfit lean and stream-lined to keep the focal point on the swing of the coat.

Bottom line: a coat that’s stylish, affordable and functional. Our final verdict—score!—Simone McKenzie

Creative Direction: Delphine Niviere

ASOS Flared Belted Coat, $122.78, us.asos.com