I can literally feel my heart thumping at the excitement for autumn’s arrival!
It’s officially the fall (though it doesn’t really feel like it yet in LA)! With one of my favorite seasons coming up, I’m so thrilled to be adding some of my most adored items into my wardrobe – coats!
Coats have been a long-time obsession of mine since I was in the eleventh grade, and my love for these classically tailored pieces have not diminished over the years at all!
Whether it’s a lightweight trench, a versatile peacoat, a colorful wool piece, or even a thick furry number, coats always make any outfit instantly put together and sophisticated, channeling just the right amount of casual chic and class.
Oftentimes, coats remind me so much of New York City, and this is especially evident in Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen’s wardrobes when they were filming the popular television series, Gossip Girl, a few years ago.
Playing Upper East Side socialites, Leighton Meester and Blake Lively both incorporate a variety of coats into their fall and winter wardrobes, giving off the perfect air of stylish aristocracy and chic sophistication.
Any time I want to add just a boost of confidence to an otherwise simple sweater-and-skinny-jeans fall and winter outfit, I just have to throw on a structured coat to achieve a very put-together and classic look. 🙂
I also love the casualness of coats, as they’re often worn by celebrities and models, most specifically when they’re walking the streets or strutting down the airport terminals. Either way, coats just add so much character, structure, definition, and class to any outfit.
For instance, Elizabeth Olsen’s casual outfit looks so chic simply just by pairing her coat with her booties (and that pop of blue on her scarf really takes things up a notch).
Miranda Kerr’s gray menswear-inspired coat also gives a different silhouette to her normally feminine style, and she rocks the casual look with an air of authority 🙂
A lighter colored coat adds an air of sweetness to any outfit, and Candice plays up the femininity with a similar colored beanie, a color trick that can help you create a lot of different looks!
Coats can also be used to complete a monochromatic look, opting for a chic style that spells total dominance (especially if it’s an all-black number) 😉
Blazer-type cape coats are also very popular this season, and I already have one in black 🙂 It’s such a versatile piece and adds a feminine silhouette to just about any outfit. I’m on the look out for a lighter colored one to wear during the day as well!
And of course, the fall wardrobe isn’t complete without the a long coat!
Shop Coats That I Currently Love (Click on Pictures for Link)
Are you all as excited about the fall as I am? Let me know what outerwear you’re all looking forward to this autumn! I love shopping, and I’d also love to add some new pieces to my wardrobe! Happy shopping everyone!
xoxo,
elizabeth t.
Nice coats !
http://www.fruityandpassion.com/2015/10/birthday.html#more
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Diane!
LikeLike
such cool photos
http://www.thefashionfraction.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Tiff! 🙂
LikeLike
Niceeee post 😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Tessa! 🙂 Hope you liked my picks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
great outfit inspiration!
http://jeansandroses.blogspot.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Coats always inspire me too Sabina! ❤
LikeLike
Amazing coats!! Looks great!!
Hugs,
Love from http://www.trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Trang! 🙂 Coats are always lovely for the fall!
LikeLike
Great blog post! Love the coat inspo
http://rxyroads.weebly.com/blog/fun-at-the-pond
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Roxanne! Hopefully this post served as a style inspiration for your fall wardrobe! 🙂
LikeLike
I’m really loving the wrap style jacket this season. Great post! thebhardwajlife.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, I’m loving that style too! 🙂 So warm yet super chic ❤
LikeLike
I am beyond excited for fall & the rain & the layers it will bring. However, California doesn’t really know that it’s autumn quite yet. :]
// ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha I agree Carmen! 🙂 I think California lost the memo in the mail of something because it still feels like summer 😛 Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! ❤
LikeLike
I love those big wrap ones, they’re so pretty and very stylish.
I hope your week ahead treats you well ❤
MUCH LOVE KAREN
(STYLESMORGASBORD) [BLOGLOVIN])
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, those are some of my favorites as well Karen 🙂
They’re super functional, yet very fashionable as well ❤
Thank you so much for stopping by!
LikeLike
great inspiration!
TheVogueWord
TheVogueWord
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Vanessa!
LikeLike
Love that beige trench!!! xo
http://publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/10/lc-lauren-conrad-for-kohls-runway-collection.html
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, beige is one of my fave colors too Caitlin ❤
LikeLike
love that cream coat! fall perfection
http://heyprettything.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, it’s one of my faves too Carolyn ❤ 🙂 There's just something about cream colored fashion that seems so delicate and feminine for the fall and winter!
LikeLike
Love the Gucci and Zara coats!
Please check out my blog at:
http://www.pavementsarerunways.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, they’re gorgeous, aren’t they Seyra? 🙂
LikeLike
I am a huge fan of coats too. Although I have tons of coats in my wardrobe already, I buy them each year without fail. 😛 Great showcase of these beautiful coats in your post. I like the grey trench and Gucci Herringbone Peacoat the most.
https://sartorialisttoujours.wordpress.com/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha I’m a huge fan too! 🙂 It’s okay, a girl can never have too many coats in her wardrobe hehe 😛 And yes, the grey trench and peacoat are such versatile and timeless pieces that never really go out of style ❤ Thank you so much for stopping by Shirlyn 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
love all of them!
x
SUPERFREAK BLOG
LikeLiked by 1 person
I do too! ❤ Let's just buy all of them hehehe 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Kirsten!
LikeLike
Love your selections♥♥
summerdaisy.net
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks love! 🙂
LikeLike
great picks! I can’t wait to wear coats as its 90 degrees in tx too!
Kim
http://trendkeeper.me .. October Wishlist!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha aww I feel your pain too Kim! I wish it’ll cool down soon in LA too so we can finally start layering ❤
LikeLike
I love coats too – I wish this ridiculous heat would go away already!! Just looking at the cold weather clothes in my closet makes me hot, LOL. It’s insane!!
http://www.everydaystilettos.com
LikeLike
I’m obsessed with coats too! I prefer the ones that are a bit oversized, it seems more cool to me! great picks Elizabeth 🙂 I guess the good thing about being in London, is that we get to wear coats a bit earlier haha!
LikeLike
Just gorgeous, Elizabeth! I long for coat weather. It’s hard to come by in central Cali! 😉
https://petalsandcorks.wordpress.com/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Mary! 🙂 And yes, it’s still so warm in Cali, I don’t think we can be wearing coats any time soon, but it’s good to still look and drool over them haha ❤
LikeLike
I like the Express Brown Wool Blend jacket (and the jeans too!) and would definitely have gotten it, had the collar been higher. I’m always lookin’ for a jacket with a high collar, as it will help me to not have to wear 2 scarves all of the time. I used to do that when I lived in LA. Even the Ralph’s grocery store was too cold for me!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha yes, higher collars are so functional, especially in really cold areas 🙂
And aww was it really? Haha Los Angeles is going through an extreme heat wave right now, so the only way I’m surviving is by wearing shorts almost everyday 😛
Thank you for visiting my blog! ❤
LikeLike
Can’t even start expressing my love for coats!!! Too much love lol!
These are gorgeous picks, hon. And wow, I have a coat that looks identical to the one Blake Lively is wearing, mine is in black woot woot 🙂
xox Nadia
http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha I feel the same way, Nadia! 😀 Coats are my obsession every fall and winter ❤
And do you? Hehe Blake Lively is always such a style icon to me 😀 I love the way she dresses so much!
Thank you for always showing so much to my blog, love!
LikeLike
Oh yes! Gossip girl!
LikeLike
I love your blog
check out mine: https://thriftqueenph.wordpress.com/ thanks, doll!
LikeLike