Autumn/Winter Cover-Ups

Forcibly, a coat should be one of autumn/winter's investments. It will see you throughout the whole winter, and very likely, a few winters that follow. Along with newly purchased ones, of course.

For this season, cover-ups have been spotted on the catwalk in various shapes and sizes. Which one will you be going for?

The Sleeveless

Trussardi

 

Antonio Berardi

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham

What? A coat without sleeves? Yes. What is its use in winter I cannot fully comprehend. However, it does emit that feeling of elegance... Victoria Beckham seems to think so too.

The Oversize or The Streamlined

DKNY

DKNY

Richard Nicoll

MaxMara

What happened to "That size is not right for you. Maybe you should opt for a smaller size?" The charcoal grey DKNY coat has to be my favourite of the bunch. I added the other DKNY one for model purposes. I possibly cannot have a post involving models without including Cara Delevingne. Her coat also comprises the colour block trend.

The delicately falling shoulders give these coats a feminine feel.

For those who prefer to flaunt off their curves... no worries. The streamlined, narrow coats have made an appearance too.

Vivienne Westwood

Louis Vuitton

The Tomboy

For those of you with a masculine ego, fear not. The bombers and parkas are just for you, featuring zip fastenings, deep pockets and hoods. More suitable for a laid-back look, these bring a mellow spin to the cover-up.

Sacai

Rag & Bone

Belstaff

Prabal Gurung

The Richly Hued or The Pale

This highly depends on the individual's attitude. The style risk-takers will find no problem with investing in a crazy or deeply coloured cover-up. Others prefer to keep it low-key, while still making a statement.

Paul Smith

Peter Pilotto

Celine

Hermes