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New winter coat - knowing your needs
New winter coat - knowing your needs
Buying a new winter coat - knowing your needs
There comes a moment in life where you can't escape the obvious ... you need a new winter coat! This may be a pleasure for some, but can be a real nightmare for the majority. It is an important purchase, financially speaking, and also because your winter comfort depends on it. What's worse than ending up with an expensive coat, but which you freeze in all winter? No thank you! I blogged last year about 3 tips for enjoying winter, this year I decided to go into more detail and create a guide of how to make an informed decision that you won't regret!
The first step is to evaluate what you need the jacket for. Obviously if you need a coat for work or for skiing, the choice is not the same! Over the years, you can build your wardrobe with a different coat for each need, a chic one for work, a sporty one for winter activities and a super warm one for every day use. But hey, let's be realistic, it's not everyone who can afford to have 3 or 4 different coats. If you choose wisely there exist coats that can meet a multitude of needs, such as the Point Zero 8618535 that has a removable lining so you can wear it in warmer weather too. You can also go for a neutral and solid color (black, grey, white or navy) and play with your accessories to create looks adapted to your needs. Like here, with the Soïa & Kyo Salma-f6 coat, I had fun creating a more chic look for work and a more casual look for the weekend. As I have already said ... everything is a matter of accessorizing!
Chic bag (left): Rudsak - Patna // Casual bag (right): Matt&Nat - Gil
Ok, when I say "adapted to your silhouette" I don't just mean in an aesthetic way. It is important that your coat is suitable for your body shape because otherwise you could A: be uncomfortable all winter, and B: cut air circulation and freeze all winter. Understand how important this is? If you need help check out a jacket for every silhouette. I invite you to read it for more details, but basically:
Small waist: highlight it with a belt. It will also help stop the air coming in from underneath.
Strong hips or thighs: go for upper body details like pockets on the chest or an imposing fur collar. A longer coat (mid-thigh or longer) will also benefit your figure and keep you warmer.
Wide shoulders: The opposite of the previous one. Go for less details at the top and more at the bottom, to balance your body out. A coat with big lower pockets is a great option, especially if it has a more discreet fur collar.
Oh yes! Whether you like it or not, you need to take care of a winter coat! First thing, when winter has come to an end, store it in a cover, ideally not too compacted so that the down does not flatten. It is also recommended to dry clean it every year, when it comes out of the closet (make sure you shop for a good cleaner, especially if the coat has fur or leather !!). If you are lazy and do not want to spend time on maintenance, I recommend you go for coat like the Soïa & Kyo - Katlin (see photo below) simply because it has no fur and no leather. So the only maintenance is to put it away and dry clean it every year. Plus, it's super warm!! (win-win)
Hopefully I've helped you out! And don't forget that if you are unsure, ALL our team, whether it's in store or online, are waiting and more than happy to help you find the coat of your dreams ;)
Buying a new winter coat - knowing your needs
There comes a moment in life where you can't escape the obvious ... you need a new winter coat! This may be a pleasure for some, but can be a real nightmare for the majority. It is an important purchase, financially speaking, and also because your winter comfort depends on it. What's worse than ending up with an expensive coat, but which you freeze in all winter? No thank you! I blogged last year about 3 tips for enjoying winter, this year I decided to go into more detail and create a guide of how to make an informed decision that you won't regret!
The first step is to evaluate what you need the jacket for. Obviously if you need a coat for work or for skiing, the choice is not the same! Over the years, you can build your wardrobe with a different coat for each need, a chic one for work, a sporty one for winter activities and a super warm one for every day use. But hey, let's be realistic, it's not everyone who can afford to have 3 or 4 different coats. If you choose wisely there exist coats that can meet a multitude of needs, such as the Point Zero 8618535 that has a removable lining so you can wear it in warmer weather too. You can also go for a neutral and solid color (black, grey, white or navy) and play with your accessories to create looks adapted to your needs. Like here, with the Soïa & Kyo Salma-f6 coat, I had fun creating a more chic look for work and a more casual look for the weekend. As I have already said ... everything is a matter of accessorizing!
Chic bag (left): Rudsak - Patna // Casual bag (right): Matt&Nat - Gil
Ok, when I say "adapted to your silhouette" I don't just mean in an aesthetic way. It is important that your coat is suitable for your body shape because otherwise you could A: be uncomfortable all winter, and B: cut air circulation and freeze all winter. Understand how important this is? If you need help check out a jacket for every silhouette. I invite you to read it for more details, but basically:
Small waist: highlight it with a belt. It will also help stop the air coming in from underneath.
Strong hips or thighs: go for upper body details like pockets on the chest or an imposing fur collar. A longer coat (mid-thigh or longer) will also benefit your figure and keep you warmer.
Wide shoulders: The opposite of the previous one. Go for less details at the top and more at the bottom, to balance your body out. A coat with big lower pockets is a great option, especially if it has a more discreet fur collar.
Oh yes! Whether you like it or not, you need to take care of a winter coat! First thing, when winter has come to an end, store it in a cover, ideally not too compacted so that the down does not flatten. It is also recommended to dry clean it every year, when it comes out of the closet (make sure you shop for a good cleaner, especially if the coat has fur or leather !!). If you are lazy and do not want to spend time on maintenance, I recommend you go for coat like the Soïa & Kyo - Katlin (see photo below) simply because it has no fur and no leather. So the only maintenance is to put it away and dry clean it every year. Plus, it's super warm!! (win-win)
Hopefully I've helped you out! And don't forget that if you are unsure, ALL our team, whether it's in store or online, are waiting and more than happy to help you find the coat of your dreams ;)
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