February 1, 2012

Steal the Look for Less: The Orange Coat

The Orange Coat

1st Row: Tibi Bocule Cotton Blend coat: $257.40 theoutnet.com Ann Taylor Tall Promenade Coat: $248 anntaylor.comFreda Alexa Jacket: $190 matchfashion.com

2nd Row: Proenza Schouler: $1,160 ekseption.esLela Rose Reversible Coat: $1,695 berdogfgoodman.comJil Sander Navy Stretch Coat with Pockets: $1,485 mytheresa.com



I had fallen in love with the orange coat when I saw Lela Rose's Spring 2012 show back during NY Fashion week in Sept. I just remember swooning over it as soon as it hit the runway. I just wanted to get my hands on that jacket...well now it's in stores like Bergdorf Goodman but WAY above my price range. Then I saw it-- the perfect orange coat in the Ann Taylor window. I walked by it a couple of times since the store is attached to my work building...then finally I decided to look up how much it was and to my surprise it was only $248. I'm always willing to spend more on something that will last me a long time and will actually use-- ex. a good coat, bag, or shoes. Plus, comparing $248 to $1,695...Ann Taylor coat didn't seem so bad. I knew the coat was meant for me when I walked in there and there were TWO left...one being in my size!

I styled this coat with a boyish flare. Over-sized sweater with a over-sized button down with a feminine basic mini skirt and black pumps. Simple outfit for a very loud coat.


 


Sweater, Shirt, and Skirt: H&M
Jacket: Ann Taylor
Tights: Zara
Shoes: Target
Necklace: Forever21
Bag: c/o R&Em


What do you guys think of the orange coat trend? How would you style it?

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30 comments so far

  1. i loved the combination you did... the orange jacket put some explecial thing in the outfit!!

    kiss

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  2. Breathtaking as always, I am loving orange for spring 2012!

    XX Kathryn

    http://lacoquettedelamode.wordpress.com/

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  3. Love your blog :)

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  4. Love the coat, I dont think I'm brave enough to wear one like it!

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  5. that coat is SO amazing! <3
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    Rory
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  6. You look gorgeous! I'm loving the bold color on you!
    Have a beautiful day!
    Cheers,
    Savannah Marie
    everybodysbuyingvintage.blogspot.com

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  7. you look great in your orange coat. it really makes the rest of the outfit pop. i like the ann taylor coat!

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  8. Love the orange! It's such a great color!

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  9. Gorge! What a great color for like a trench coat!
    xo V

    rdy4wknd.blogspot.com

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  10. Ohhhh beeee-autiful coat! I love all things orange and that is gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration! ;)
    BTW, I make the black chain glove you saw recently on Lucy and The Runaways :)

    luv Morgan xx
    mojomade.blogspot.com

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  11. u definitely have gorgeous collection of coats!! Totally loving this bright coat.
    xx

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  12. I like it, it gives the touch of color to every dark outfit :)

    xxx
    - Laura
    http://ucouldbemysomeone.blogspot.com

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  13. this outfit is really really amazing! i love the orange trench!! you look super chic!
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    Loretta xx

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  14. This orange hue is such a beautiful color for a jacket. Makes the whole outfit pop!
    xo Lynzy
    www.sparklingfootsteps.com

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  15. That's such an awesome coat! And you look beautiful, the color suits you very well! :) And such a bargain compared to the expensive version!


    xoxo
    www.thefashionmoodboard.com

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  16. LOVE the color of that jacket and that bag, that bag, that bag!!! Would you like to follow each other?

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  17. yes you're right orange is tempting...i saw in in zara's blazer and can't stop thinking about it until now...hehe
    you look so chic and gorgeous dear!
    loves, saphira

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  18. Orange is such a great color and a coat is a fun way to add a bit of color! I like the Tibi version a lot!

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  19. So pretty!! That coat is perfect! Hey from a pair of New Yorker's to another! :)

    ox
    -davie+erica

    http://www.lpfashionphilosophy.blogspot.com

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  20. The orange is great! So cheerful for winter and the color looks great on you. Great find!

    xoxo,
    Tori
    http://www.whatsthestorytori.blogspot.com/

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  21. color of the year! literally

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  22. Like your outfit!

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  23. Love this outfit. That red coat looks so wonderful with the striped blouse!

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  24. Thank you for sharing the post keep posting leather jackets for women looks stylish yet modest.

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