the perfect shearling jacket

jacket Zara (similar here) // sweater Michael Kors // pants Uniqlo // boots Balenciaga (similar here)

Ya'll know I love a good jacket - I wear a jacket in basically every outfit ever, whether it's for the blog, or my daily life. I've said it before and I'll say it again, a good jacket can make an entire outfit. I found this faux shearling jacket (on sale!) recently at Zara and I knew I needed it. The cut was perfect, the two-tone color was perfect, and I absolutely loved the patent-like finish. Sadly, the jacket is no sold out, but I have linked a similar one above, so be sure to check it out!

I knew I wanted to style the jacket in an easy and clean way. I went with my go-to black turtleneck, which has been an absolute staple in my winter wardrobe, and slim grey trousers for a sophisticated but simple vibe.

To me, an outfit like this is perfect in its simplicity. Nothing overdone, no flash and all substance - just a well-fitting jacket, nicely paired with everyday staple pieces. How can you beat that?

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coat ASOS // sweater Michael Kors // pants Uniqlo // shoes Calvin Klein Collection (similar here)

This weather in New York has been so crazy. First it was a warm Winter, then it dropped to near record lows (11 degrees Fahrenheit!), and now things seem to be leveling off to normal Winter temperatures. But since no one knows what to wear right now, I wanted to share one of my favorite Fall looks that I haven’t posted yet.

You guys all know by now that I’m obsessed with layers. I wear jackets all year long regardless of weather. I just really feel like they add a little something to my outfits!

This look is centered around this amazing oversize prince of wales check coat from ASOS. The second I saw it I knew I had to have it! I love the slouchy shape, light pattern, and neutral color of course. I think a grey coat can be a little more interesting than classic black, but still goes with absolutely everything in your closet. Don't get me wrong, a tailored black topcoat should definitely fit in your closet! But adding a subtle-patterned grey coat to your collection is a real sign of style with ease.

Since oversized pieces are so trendy in menswear right now, I paired this coat with my new favorite slightly oversized wool pants from Uniqlo (tip: go a size up for an extra-wide fitting leg), and balanced it out with a more fitted merino turtleneck sweater.

What do you guys think of the oversized trend at the moment? Let me know in the comments!

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how to: master the camel coat

coat Michael Kors // sweater Michael Kors // pants Uniqlo // shoes Prada (similar here) // scarf Givenchy

I’m going to let you guys in on a secret. The easiest way to look polished in Winter is to wear a fitted, classic topcoat. Ok, so this might not be the juiciest secret out there, but it does help for those mornings you wake up freezing and need to run out of the house. 

A camel coat is perhaps one of the most classic and dapper pieces a man can add to his wardrobe. At once comfortable and refined, a men’s camel camel coat adds a touch of class to any look without being fussy. Especially in wool and preferably with a tailored fit, a camel coat truly is the perfect item to purchase for winter. Now to the good stuff, how to wear a camel coat?

The good news is that adding a camel coat to your wardrobe is fairly simple. They’ve become pretty mainstream in the past few seasons, and you should be able to find one almost anywhere - from places like Zara (on sale!), all the way up to designer versions from Acne Studios or Prada. Whichever route you choose, I recommend choosing one in a wool or wool blend to keep warm while looking stylish; extra points if you go for a wool/cashmere mix!

Ok, so now that I’ve rambled on about camel, how do you wear your camel coat? Well, as always I prefer to go for a simple, neutral look when it comes to camel. In fact, complimentary dark grays and even warmer camels or light tans and browns look great with the color. The key to the camel coat outfit is not to let the coat overpower you. Even when I wear a more oversized camel coat (like the one above from Michael Kors), you have to balance the look with complimenting pieces. Here, I chose a bit of a wider, looser-fitting pant to work with the oversized nature of this coat. On top, I chose a fitted sweater to balance the look and create some shape; finding where you can add some definition-enhancing pieces will help you avoid looking like a lump! A sleek Chelsea boot is the perfect shoe to complete the outfit.

And that’s pretty much it! Keeping it simple is key, and something I stay pretty true to. But most importantly, whether or not you’re trying out this kind of coat for the first time, wear it with confidence.

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