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Fall’s Top 4 Outerwear Trends

by The Zoe Report

Oct. 11, 2013

‘Tis the season to update your cold weather wardrobe with a gorgeous, new outerwear option! From pretty pastel hues to cozy coats dripping in luxe embellishments, you’re guaranteed to find a wear-everywhere staple worth investing in.

Curve Appeal

Dare to shake up your outerwear routine with one of fall’s biggest trends: round-shouldered jackets and coats. Off the wall yet totally wearable and flattering, the curved-sleeve style was rocked on the catwalks of Celine, Chanel and Proenza Schouler just to name a few. Dose your look with the dramatic (and slimming) effects of a cocoon coat—you have Team Zoe’s stamp of approval!

Curve Appeal

Carven Oversized Coat, $2390

Curve Appeal

DKNY Neoprene Coat, $995

Curve Appeal

Proenza Schouler Double-Breasted Jacket, $2265

Curve Appeal

Warehouse Check Cape, $125

Curve Appeal

Balenciaga Tweed Coat, $2201

Pretty Pastels

Since taking over the runways of spring 2013, the beloved pastel trend is one that we just can’t shake. Here for fall and sneaking their way onto every outerwear silhouette you can imagine (think fur, trenches and peacoats), pastel hues also put a chic and feminine spin on the otherwise masculine nature of oversized and menswear-inspired coats. Feeling inspired by the lust-worthy looks of Emilio Pucci, Carven and more? Recreate the soft-toned trend with our five pretty picks.

Pretty Pastels

J. Crew Double-Cloth Coat, $350

Pretty Pastels

Zara Masculine Overcoat, $299

Pretty Pastels

Reiss Belted Coat, $465

Pretty Pastels

Elizabeth and James Kimono Coat, $1295

Pretty Pastels

Emilio Pucci Cocoon Coat, $3189

Cool To The Touch

Funky faux furs, croc-embossed leathers and more reflect the demand for luxe, touchable textures to wrap themselves around anything and everything you could wear to keep warm. Worn best with understated apparel underneath à la Marni, the over-the-top outerwear trend assures unforgettable, statement-making potential this season.

Cool To The Touch

Topshop Jacquard Coat, $196

Cool To The Touch

Unreal Fur Jacket, $255

Cool To The Touch

Sea Mohair Coat, $840

Cool To The Touch

Kenzo Jacket, $1115

Cool To The Touch

French Connection Coat, $268

Ornamental Outerwear

This season proves the saying dripping in diamonds doesn’t have to be reserved strictly for your jewelry arsenal (hello Louis Vuitton and Dries van Noten). Embellishments are bigger and better than ever this fall, whether they’re strewn across a chic sweatshirt or adorning the lapel of a biker-style silhouette, the outcome is always next level. Invest in this luxe and flashy cold weather coat and jacket trend—on-point party dress pairings guaranteed.