Tips #1: Keep enough extra room to wear layers underneath

The tragedy of a winter fashion is that it is simply inevitable to end up looking like a human onion, layered with warm clothes beneath the coat. I wanted to make a point of this though because a lot of coats I’ve ever seen all seem to have room in the torso, but the arms and sleeves are ridiculously tight and skinny. Having not enough room for layers under the arms of a coat is the most restricting, uncomfortable thing possibly imaginable, so… Watch out, as these layers will inevitably all twist in different directions leaving you feeling like your arms are sausage stuffing, violently smashed in amongst the carnage.

Tip #2: Assess your body

It helps to know what works for you and what simply does not. For instance, being 5’1″ tall (or low), I know that a lot of stylings and design patterns, colors overlapped can be overwhelming. In short, it will make me look like a walking pile of coats rather than a human. Knowing exactly all the issues which may end up problematic is a sure recipe for looking your best. Be wary of the calf-length, knee-length, hooded, collared, double-breasted, tie-waist, button-up etc.

This will tremendously ease the process by eliminating a swath of coats that simply will never suit your complexion. Beautiful bride woman portrait with bridal bouquet posing in her wedding day

Tip #3: Make sure it has pockets

A coat without pockets is even worse than Friday without fun… You might not buy this tip now, but no coat, no matter how perfect, without pockets isn’t going to make you rue the day you bought. Especially when you’re struggling your way across a snowy and icy road in the winter, with no pockets to tuck your cold hands into. Young sexy woman in white bikini enjoying the sunset on her private yacht