Fall in Love... With Belted Coats
It's easy to look frumpy during the winter when you're hidden beneath layers upon layers of clothing. But you don't have to be a fashion victim just because the mercury dropped. Instead, take a cue from Burberry Prosum and Diane von Furstenberg and belt that bulky coat of yours! Defined waists are coming back in a major way for 2012, which makes belted coats the perfect transitional piece for this trend. I love the belted look because I think it's a nice way to create a waist when it's cold. And I love the understated femininity of the look as well. As a matter of fact, I even designed one for an upcoming Paper Crown collection (stay tuned!).
The belted look can be achieved a couple of ways: Simply cinch your coat or jacket at the waist with your favorite belt or buy a pre-belted (or waist-tie) coat/jacket. You can even work this trend with a closed blazer and cute belt too. The belted coat works for all body types. It's universally flattering and adds the ultimate chic-factor to drab winter wear. The best part? It's a cinch!
Here are a few of my favorite belted coats:
- Topshop Military Belted Coat
- Urban Outfitters BB Dakota Romain Belted Coat
- Vanessa Bruno Camel Belted Coat
Which one is your favorite?
Also, how do you feel about the belted coat look?
XO Lauren
P.S. Want to see what the original cover concept looked like for the first L.A. Candy book? Click here to see the sketch I did (and just found)!
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62 comments
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LOVE the Belted Coat! Perfect way to express individual style!
I have a gorgeous Collection of Hand dyed belts with snaps. Yea...that's right...change out the buckle to coordinate with your outfit.
At www.isabelleglass.com, we create oh so pretty fused glass belt buckles to go with our belts. We have narrow 1" belts to regular size 1 1/2" belts that work perfectly with the colored cords and jeans...
Made in America...1 buckle at a time...enjoy, isabelle
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I had a belted winter coat last year. I was going to get something new this year but knowing it's bang on trend, I might just update the belt and I'll be good to go! You've possibly just saved me a fortune! Thanks
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I love the bright color coats like the yellow! especially with some neutral colored boots/shoes. The fun scarf can't be left out, and the hair up in a bun!! lol
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I love the color of the Vanessa Burno coat, however I love the look of the Topshop coat. The belted look not only for coats but for all clothing is so hot right now, and i love it! I am constantly belting my own looks. Its give the body such a hourglass figure. To die for!
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I love the belted look. Its totally adorable! My favorite is the topshop Military coat! It is in one of my fave colors!
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I'm loving the belted look. It's feminine, sophisticated, stylish and accentuates our womanly figures. It's a great look right now and it's fun. Love the yellow one for spring or the chocolate one for a night out.
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love the vanessa bruno coat! the simplicity of it is gorgeous! belted look is always flattering no matter what your body type is!
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the 2nd one is my favourite !
and I 've just bought "Cinch Waist BSK Coat" from Bershka and it's exactly the style that you're saying !
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yeah it really create a waist! i loved the black coat with some boots hmmmmmmm omg i want it hahahaha its summer here tho.
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