Ask Belle: Spring Coats and Jackets

Feb 3, 2016

Hi Belle,

Finding a spring coat that’s not a boring seems impossible.  Can you help me?   I just want something that is not a bland tan trench.  Love the blog.

MC

If you have your basic trench covered, you might want to spice things up a bit.  You can do this in a myriad of ways.  Here are a few of the styles you can add to give your spring outerwear a boost.

Snip20160202_4

Ann Taylor Banded Sleeve Topper ($228) // Coupe Olive Jacket ($89) // ASOS Grey Bonded Trench ($129) // Barbour Calvary Quilt Jacket ($199)

Pop of Color. Need to brighten your outerwear selection?  Why not bring in a bit of color?  This orange coat is a bright (very bright) option.  For something more subdued, I love this drapey, pale pink coat from Cupcakes and Cashmere.  This mustard colored casual jacket from Old Navy is also a good choice.

Want a colored trench?  NY & Co has this bright fuchsia trench.  Plus-size?  This coral Carmakoma trench is worth a look.

Olive All the Way. I wear my olive coat constantly; it’s the perfect semi-casual jacket.  This Coupe jacket is a sleek choice.  For something very affordable, this Forever21 Zip-Pocket jacket is $25.  Want to splurge?  This Barney’s New York jacket is cool.  Plus-size?  This drawstring hooded jacket from Charlotte Russe is the one for you.

Unique Trenches.  Want to elevate the basic trench?  Choose a new style or new color.  This grey trench from ASOS has both a relaxed, modern style and a chic grey hue.

This drape trench from French Connection is not.to.be.missed.  It has the functionality of a trench but a totally unique style.  This white, crepe trench from LAMade has a super chic, 1970s flair.

Quilted Jackets. A preppy staple, the quilted jacket is a classic.  While a Burberry jacket is the creme de la creme, this Barbour coat is a good substitute.  For something affordable, Land’s End always has great basics at good prices. Plus-size?  Try this Violeta by Mango jacket.

So what’s your favorite spring coat?

Ask The Edit, Style

share this post

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Join The List

Stay up to date on the latest from Capitol Hill Style!

sUBSCRIBE

Three Holiday Outfit Ideas

The holidays are upon us and the parties have begun.  For many of us, this may be our first time at an office Christmas party or a sizable New Year’s Eve gathering since the pandemic.  So here are three outfits that utilize pieces you may already own to create easy, festive holiday looks.

0

READ MORE 

Recent Posts

Tuesday Outfit: Bright, Business Casual

Several of you have sent e-mails and DMs asking for more business casual and casual work attire for women in senior roles and management.  Offices are leaving professional attire behind in favor of denim and what one reader described as “dressy workout clothes.”  So how do you dress like the boss when you need to […]

12

READ MORE 

Gift Guide 2023: Low Cost, No Cost

Are you tired of Gift Guides, yet?  Yesterday, I got one from my accountant.  My accountant.  And I like Rick, but I am not so hard up for suggestions that anyone will find a one-year subscription to Quicken under the tree. But because how much we love and like people is not determined by how […]

7

READ MORE 

VIEW ALL POSTS

After Hours, Style, Top Posts | December 9, 2023

Three Holiday Outfit Ideas

The holidays are upon us and the parties have begun.  For many of us, this may be our first time at an office Christmas party or a sizable New Year’s Eve gathering since the pandemic.  So here are three outfits that utilize pieces you may already own to create easy, festive holiday looks.

0

READ MORE 

How To Wear It, Style, Top Posts | December 6, 2023

Tuesday Outfit: Bright, Business Casual

Several of you have sent e-mails and DMs asking for more business casual and casual work attire for women in senior roles and management.  Offices are leaving professional attire behind in favor of denim and what one reader described as “dressy workout clothes.”  So how do you dress like the boss when you need to […]

12

READ MORE 

Features, Gift Guide, Posts | December 6, 2023

Gift Guide 2023: Low Cost, No Cost

Are you tired of Gift Guides, yet?  Yesterday, I got one from my accountant.  My accountant.  And I like Rick, but I am not so hard up for suggestions that anyone will find a one-year subscription to Quicken under the tree. But because how much we love and like people is not determined by how […]

7

READ MORE 

Features, Monday Mornings, Posts | December 5, 2023

Monday Morning: December 5, 2023

This weekend, I got two hours to myself for the first time in months. Really to myself. My child was asleep. My dogs were asleep. Kyle was off playing cards with his friends. My house was clean, and there was nothing else to do but sit in my bed and scroll Instagram. It was glorious. […]

4

READ MORE 

RECENT POSTS

©2023 CAPITOL HILL STYLE | SITE BY LEIGH THE STUDIO