The Best Autumn/Winter Coats According to Your Style Tribe
Whether you’re a maximalist, minimalist or love to wear the latest must-have, this guide to the best winter coats has something for you and your distinct dress sense
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The Best Autumn/Winter Coats According to Your Style Tribe
Whether you’re a maximalist, minimalist or love to wear the latest must-have, this guide to the best winter coats has something for you and your distinct dress sense
By: George ElliotIf you (like so many) have been itching to wear one of this season’s best autumn/winter coats, now’s your chance as outerwear season is finally upon us. But before you go ahead on your quest for a new woolen overcoat or weather-defying trench, ensure you invest in the right one (or two) by asking yourself this: which style tribe do I belong to? Whether you’re a maximalist who wears the boldest of the bold, can see yourself in a streetwear-style puffer or want to discover a minimalist masterpiece within the new KASSL Editions pop-up (in store until 18th December) the ideal pick should reflect your distinct dress sense and pair perfectly with the current contents of your closet. That’s where this guide comes in. With a hero piece for every style of fashion follower, let your new coat search start and end here…
The Maximalist
Is your closet awash with vibrant colors and patterns? When putting together an outfit, do you believe bolder really is better? If that’s a yes on both counts then firstly, consider yourself a maximalist and secondly, make space in your wardrobe for a coat that embodies a 'more-is-more' mantra. Think: vivid color schemes, clashing prints and oversized silhouettes.
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The Minimalist
Minimalists sit on the opposite side of the sartorial spectrum, so consider your ultimate coat to be subtle and slick, all while playing with silhouette, texture and neutral shades. Timeless trenches and belted overcoats are your style to a tee and what's more, these purposefully pared-back staples can be worn anytime and with virtually anything.
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The Sartorialist
Tailoring for women is up there with this season's biggest fashion trends, so if you're A) the kind of dedicated fashion follower who likes to be seen wearing the most coveted items and B) feel empowered when you're wearing a coats and jackets with sharp shoulders and sleek lines, be sure to invest in a longline double-breasted coat, structural blazer and an outfit-elevating peacoat.
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The Retroist
If you’re drawn to old-school fashion, be it Nineties nostalgia, the opulence of 70s glamour or dresses with all the frills and flounce from bygone centuries, ensure your next outerwear investment offers plenty of retro charm. Our recommendations? A faux fur coat, flight jacket or tweed blazer will keep you chic and cozy this season.
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The Streetwear(er)
Branded hoodies, cargo trousers and must-have trainers are all staples for devout streetwear fans but when temperatures drop and an extra layer is needed, what jackets and coats do they allocate wardrobe space to? Drawn to oversized silhouettes, utilitarian details and the most-wanted labels of the moment, if you count yourself a streetwear(er), relaxed denim jackets, quilted bombers and puffer jackets from the likes of Moncler will all pique your interest.
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