Categories: Planning your wardrobe

3 ways to wear a colourful coat

Sometimes it is lovely to indulge in a colourful statement coat maybe for a special occasion. Then once the occasion is over there is a risk that the coat may languish in your wardrobe.

I am aware that I often represent the cooler palette of the colour spectrum probably because these are the colours that work best for me. This time I have chosen rich autumnal colours that reflect the beautiful yellows, rusts and browns of the trees outside my window. At this time of year they are shedding their leaves and creating a multi coloured tapestry.

Here I have take an bright vibrant coat by East and styled it 3 different ways.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.

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Susan (une femme) says:

7th November 2015 at 13:41

What a fun coat! I love your styling ideas.
Catherine says:

7th November 2015 at 15:09

Lovely selection Josephine...we all need a little colour in our wardrobe :)
Happy Weekend!
Rita says:

7th November 2015 at 20:35

That is a beautiful coat! If it were mine, I would have no problem wearing it every day!
Barbara Plumb says:

7th November 2015 at 21:37

Love these outfits and that gorgeous coat. Perfect autumn wear.
Victoria says:

9th November 2015 at 07:33

Wow I love this coat. xx
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Style My says:

9th November 2015 at 13:37

We're so happy to come across your blog, we'll be in touch via email too!
Miranda says:

10th November 2015 at 06:37

Love the coat but I can't find it on East's website. Is it an old one?
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  11th November 2015 at 07:34
  
  Hi Miranda I think it is sold out online. Glad you were able to locate one in one of their stores.
Julie Hodcroft says:

11th November 2015 at 16:20

Thank you for showcasing the cream top by Alice Temperley. I have just bought it from John Lewis and love it already !
- Chicatanyage says:
  
  11th November 2015 at 16:51
  
  Hope you enjoy wearing it Laura.
Sue Lewellen says:

14th September 2016 at 16:01

Thanks for sharing the warmer color combos. I will have to check out some options on Nordstrom's website.