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Building a wardrobe of coats to fit your lifestyle!

 Living in N.E. Ohio requires us to be prepared at a moment’s notice to have optional outerwear available. Just as we need different types of shoes or boots for wet, snowy and icy days, we need coats that perform for our unique weather conditions.  And we need the appropriate type of coat for different social situations.  Having access to coats in my catalog of coats in every size is important, from xs through 3x is included. I always like to share information that doesn’t discriminate against anyone, regardless of which end of the size spectrum you are on.

Would you wear a puffy ski coat over a suit or a cocktail dress?   

Now I love a coat that does MORE in your closet!  The magic is in the way you style it and whether you wear the faux fur collar or hood. Look for coats in yummy colors like eggplant, ivory, and navy. Below you will find: a STATEMENT COAT CATALOG that I have personally created for you to see strong examples of great statement coats you can add to your coat wardrobe this season.

https://hueandstripe.com/catalog/474H&SFhob This link will take you to my hand-selected coat catalog with direct links to make it easy for you to find details and pricing.

A classic blazer is always a useful item in your coat wardrobe. While it’s technically not a coat, it can serve as one in the right conditions. Today as I write this, it is sunny and mid-seventies in September. This grey metallic super stretch is much more elegant than a typical, boxy jean jacket and teamed up with a light sweater or knit scarf, it would take you almost anywhere. 

• Bust out of the safety of black. If you have one black coat, go for your POWER COLOR in your next coat. 

• Next, be mindful of getting the right cut for your BODY SHAPE I.D. 

• Big busted?  Avoid wide lapels and look for an open collar. You can always add a scarf for warmth at your neck.
   
• Petite? Shop in a petite department like Talbot’s.
   
• Are you a Plus Petite? Talbot’s is one of the few brick & mortar stores that you can try them on so you get a tailored look.
   
• Plus size and full-busted? Avoid double-breasted styles. A car coat length in a streamlined style is a good choice.

Accessorizing Your Statement Coat Be mindful of the type of materials you choose as they are communicating a message.  Cloth gloves will always be more casual than leather.  We need to build a wardrobe of gloves and scarves too. Again, focus on your POWER COLORS — the colors that make you appear fresh and ageless. We want FORM & FUNCTION in everything we invest in. If you like a trend, bring it in with an accessory rather than the whole look top to bottom. Invest in mostly classics that will be freshened each year with whatever you pair them with.  About TeeMcBee Wardrobe Styling & Image Management  www.TeeMcBee.com to schedule a Style Chat with Traci Is it your turn to invest in yourself? Ready for a fresh perspective with compassion and humor? There is nothing that can replace an educated eye working with your clothes on your body, understanding your lifestyle. General information is helpful, but only to a point. Let’s work together to create your joyful, flattering wardrobe that embraces your entire life in an authentic, meaningful way for your now body.