I was having a conversation with a colleague the other day about how we can't wait for winter. Nope, it wasn't because we enjoy skiing (at least that's not my reason), it was because of the fashion.
Once the cooler weather hits, we start adding layers (duh) – jumpers, puffer jackets, and coats.
Coats are everywhere at this time of year; in all the storefronts and on the homepage of almost every retailer you know and love. But finding the perfect coat that fits, goes with everything and suits you... well, that's the hard part.
I've had this one coat in my wardrobe for years. I saw a woman wearing it and asked her immediately where it was from, "Forever New," she told me.
It's still the same shape and of the same quality as when I bought it.
Fast forward to now and Forever New has launched a new collection of coats at Myer. All of them are affordable luxury coats that use sustainable fabrics and are timeless silhouettes and colours.
To help you find the perfect coat – without having to go up to a random stranger and asked where she got it from – I've listed the top five tips I follow when shopping for a new one.
1. Choose a timeless silhouette.
No matter what's on-trend, you're going to want to reach for a coat come wintertime. So, my number one suggestion is to buy a coat that doesn't fit into any trend.
Timeless silhouettes are those that are single or double-breasted and feature a neutral colour.
Forever New's Becca Single Breasted Coatigan, $159.99, is a perfect example of that.
It has the boxy shoulders everyone is loving but is also tailored, making it a bit more feminine than the really oversized options.