Marina | September 30, 2013 | Clothing, Fashion |

Winter is the perfect time to start getting out all your clothes in preparation for the cold, chilly days ahead. Some of the staples that should be in your winter wardrobe are sweaters, boots, jackets and of course coats. Coats are not only worn to add extra warmth when you’re out and about on a cold winter’s day. Coats are also worn to make one look stylish despite the freezing temperature. If you’re thinking of treating yourself to a new coat this year, here are some of the styles for trendy coats that you’re gonna want to check out:

• The army parka coat – this coat looks very macho and masculine and is perfect if you want to add a little bit of rugged manliness to tame down a very prim or preppy outfit. A dress with very feminine lines and details such as lace is a sweet contrast to this military style coat but of course you can also wear it with your regular winter ensemble. If you’re more of a boyish beauty yourself, boots and a sweatshirt with an interesting print with an army parka coat on top could be your signature look.
• The puffer coat – puffer coats used to be very unpleasant for anyone who’s trying to look stylish and warm at the same time because all this style of coats used to do was bulk up the person wearing it and that’s exactly the opposite of what women want to achieve. Today however, puffer coats are designed and styled with   a tailored silhouette as well as a nipped in waist to ensure that you get a polished yet feminine look without having to sacrifice being warm and dry.
• The pea coat – any woman who want to look fabulous and posh for winter should have at least one or two pea coats in their closet. Pea coats help you look sharp and polished all the time. These coats used to come only in plain colors with the most colorful ones being those that have a different color for the piping / lining but now they come in different prints and patterns, too, making your choice range even wider. The beauty of pea coats lie in their versatility which allows you to wear them over almost anything.
• Bright and printed coats – stand out from the sea of black, grey and brown coats in a fun and bright colored coat or a printed coat. If you want to make your winter more fun and exciting, why not start from your own wardrobe? Try coats in bright colors or gorgeous prints and bring a little bit of summer with you anywhere.