Winter warmers can work womanly wonders . . .

    Romance is finally in the New Year air and the cold(ish) winter days are a perfect time to dress up in your finest coats and outer wears. Besides the usual "thick" and "heavy" styles, always remember that the layers between your coat are also very important. Underclothes can certainly push out with boldness this season. Breaking through the traditional styles, more unique concepts and combinations are waiting to be explored. So why not mix up your wardrobe with some extra special creativity? We have four essential styles of wearing your winter coat with panache and style.
    Coats are everywhere this season, from fresh newly-designed numbers to shorter lengths and exquisite cuttings on sleeves. The umbrella-like sweet cape and the refined belted-style are especially attractive. As for Tartan, well, that is forever trendy. Enormous soft tartan has been applied to the Fall & Winter shows in order to bring a slimmer and more graceful look this winter. But Neuter is also very hot this year. A fitted leather jacket with a sweet dress, a mini skirt or a white shirt can also enhance your chances of winning the "wow" factor on the city streets.

 Capes

The dress code: Converge a black cape with color-toned greys and purples and high-collar underclothes for a slimmer body shape. 
Note well : your "I" style underclothes or tight skirts can balance the shorter "A" coats. 
Brown handbags with flowers add a sweeter, more feminine  sensibility to your cape.

Black cape 1,890RMB/ Club Monaco
Underclothes 830RMB/Club Monaco
Skirt 1,190RMB/Club Monaco
Handbag 580RMB/KorMaw
Short boots 4,320RMB/Juicy Conture

Belted shortcut coats

The dress code:Contrast coordinated blacks and whites - it's hot and hip this season. Longer underclothes also give the layers greater style.
 Go for a belt-shaped body.
 70% skinny trousers will give you a much slender silhouette, like an upside-down triangle.
 Pointed shellac shoes give a large exposure of your foot shape, thereby heightening the lower half of your body.

Shortcut coat RMB 2390/ Club Monaco
White underclothes RMB 1890/Club Monaco
Black tight trousers RMB 1290/ Club Monaco
Shoes RMB1250/Episode
Hangbag RMB 699/Elegant Prosper

Long tartan coats

The dress code:  Long or midi coats may look slender, but a little bit heavy. The 70% sleeves will not only help avoid such shortcomings but will also add to the layers.
  Remember that stockings and ankle boots will fully complete thos look. 

Long tartan coat 4,599RMB/Moiselle
Underclothes 809RMB/ Moiselle
Handbag 2649RMB/ Moiselle
Shoes 800RMB/ Jessica

Fitted leather jackets

The dress code:  A black bra top with a black satin mini skirt makes a hot and airy presence. The small camel leather jacket only adds to the look.
The key elements of a red patent handbag or long boots will add to that fashionable touch.

Fitted camel leather jacket 3,990RMB/Club Monaco
Bra top 950RMB/ Club Monaco
Skirt 950RMB/ Club Monaco
Handbag 2,290RMB/Episode
Boots 1,499RMB/Elegant Prosper

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