Herringbone Midi Coat

Dear Girlfriends,

We are finding that herringbone coats are a key option for coats this season.  Herringbone coats can be fashionable and affordable, framing your silhouette and keeps you warm.  Here are some options we found while on our search;

• A black herringbone pattern defines this Steve Madden women’s coat. The front features toggle closures for classic appeal.
• This midi-herringbone coat, double-breasted tweed jacket features a notched collar and a 6-button closure. Flap pockets at sides and vent at back. Cuffed long sleeves and lined.
• Elizabeth and James stamps its signature sartorial edge on the classic herringbone coat with ribbed-jersey sleeves and a cutout leather belt. Elizabeth and James double-breasted coat: gray herringbone wool-blend, notch collar, long ribbed-jersey sleeves, detachable buckled leather belt, front flap pockets, pleated seam detail, fully lined.
• Felted winter shawl coat from Funktional. Features over-sized shawl styling with piped edging, foldover collar, all over herringbone print, hidden waist pockets, and wide leather waist belt.
• Double breasted front closure. Oversized collar can be worn as hood or pulled over shoulders. Ties at waist. Two front slit pockets. Hits at thigh. Fully lined.

See didn’t we tell you, searching for the perfect herringbone coats can be fabulous.  We had a great time shopping and scouring for you all.

Until the next time,

Monica

Cascade Herring Coat

Belted Herringbone Coat with Hood

Elizabeth and James Belted Herringbone

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Are you ready, get set … go shop for your capelet today!

Until the next adventure,
Monica the Urbanista

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