Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Statement Coat & 5 You Need Right Now

Investing in a statement coat can be scary. You don’t want to throw your money away on something that’s only going to be in style for one season. Coats are one of the main items that if taken care of properly can literally last a lifetime, even then some.  Buying a classic black, navy, tan or grey coat is an obvious choice, they never go out of style and can easily be paired with a variety of looks. With that in mind I’m sure you’ve already bought a few of those so now it’s time to think of something fun to add to the rotation. Something fun but functional that is. Before I buy a statement coat I always ask myself a few questions:

• Is this print or color something that will pair well with my current wardrobe?
• Does this color or print compliment me? My skin tone?
• How trendy is this print? Will I want to wear it next year or the following? Better yet, 5 years down the road?

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With those questions in mind here are my favorite statement coats to take the plunge with (all under $300):

Wearing

Coat: c/o Justfab
Top: Forever 21
Pants: H&M
Shoes: Louise et cie, similar
Sunglasses: Forever 21, similar
Bag: Forever 21

Xx Sylvia

Some items were gifted to me, all opinions are my own.