Double breasted coats have always scared me a bit. I remember watching Trinny & Susannah back in the day (Yes, I'm old...) who said that curvy girls should avoid wearing double breasted styles as it makes us look broader.Seeing as I dont give a F what any 'style moguls' say I 'Should' or 'Should Not' wear anymore, I had a 'what the hell!' moment and I'm so glad I chose this coat to get me through winter.
Firstly, It's bliddy cold in Scotland already. I awoke the other morning to frost and mist (sing it with me: frosteeeeed window panes, candles gleeeeaming inside.. haha). It's definitely coat weather already and I am beyond ready for it.
This coat is a military style with double breasted gold buttons on it. It has a high neck and long sleeves. It's really cosy to wear and is moveable meaning you won't feel like you're wrapped in cling film throughout the whole Winter. It's also really nice worn open (as I'm wearing it above) not to blow my own trumpet... DO DOO DODOOOOOOO hahaha!
Because it's black, it goes with EVERYTHING and because it's from Simply Be, it's available in a LOT of sizes (10-32).
Just a tip - I always buy coats a size bigger than normal so I can layer with knitwear and pizza. You can thank me later.
Normally, I try on at least 10 coats before committing to any one, but I think I've nailed it with this one.
What are you looking for in a winter coat? Let me know below.
