Dear Diary, can a coat keep you afloat?

It isn't easy looking good in every coat you wear, unless you're name rhymes with the Duchess of Cambridge. 

Christmas may be over but winter has hardly begun. It will be cold up in Oklahoma until spring break, and probably through April... unfortunately. So even though everyone seems to be putting their cold weather coats on sale and packing up their sweaters, I've still got at least three more long months of harsh, cold, windy weather. This means a small section of my closet must be dedicated to winter coats. There are a few things I hate about coats: 

1. They're expensive. You need your coat to keep you warm when its 30 degrees, feels like 20 with a -15 degree windchill. Warm coats are well made coats; well made coats are expensive. 
2.  You can't have just one if the weather where you live is bad more than one week a year. There is no catch-all coat for women. At bare minimum everyone has to have a nice formal coat and casual coat.  
3. They're bulky. No matter what kind of coat, they take up space in your closet, over your arm while shopping, and in your lap in class.  
4. The sleeves are never long enough for me. I'm not 6'2", but my wingspan is, do you know how many brands make Tall coats? Not many, and if they do, see #1. 

My favorite game to play is 'lets pretend money is no object' and so that's what we're doing with coats today. This is my ultimate, dream closet of coats.  

Free People, $548

This rich-hippie-badass-boho look is not something I strive for every day, but if the mood strikes this jacket would fit the bill perfectly. 

Burberry Brit, $595 {currently out of stock}

The Burberry quilted jacket is one of the most iconic coats of all time and this green color is stunning and different, yet still with the classic design. 

Burberry, $2495

Could this bomber jacket be any more perfect? 

Burberry, $1195

With the cinch at the waist this would be such a flattering coat, making it feminine but not too girly.

J. Crew, $365

This peacoat would make a stunning impression. Its just the right amount of obnoxious, plus it comes in Tall so thank you for that J. Crew.

Kate Spade, $678

For the warmer winter days, this lace coat is what having money looks like, on a casual day. Not sure how I feel about the 13 year old who's modeling it, but I'll overlook it.

The London Fur Company - Vintage, ≈$947.60

I agree that the idea of fur is a bit morbid, but if it's vintage then you're really helping out cause that fur is getting reused so the animal's life continues to serve the fashion and warmth world, right? The faux furs also promote fur being fashionable so in my opinion just getting the real thing is the way to go. And this little hooded mink coat is just too cute for words.  

T Tahari, $300

This is what down chic looks like. The belt is key.

RED Valentino, $1295

I'm drooling just looking at this masterpiece, and somewhere far away Effie Trinket just fainted.

Ralph Lauren Blue Label, $498

If I'm going to support the good ole' USA in the pregame for the summer Olympics, I'd like to do it through my wardrobe. Thank goodness Ralph Lauren has a hold on our attire, and if this is any kind of preview, my hopes are high for the opening ceremonies outfits.

J. Crew {sold out}

Its timeless and preppy in everyone's favorite color, plus its the perfect length. Want your own? Too bad, they're already sold out, and I'm not lending mine out.

Emilio Pucci, $6490

And finally, the creme of the crop, this Pucci cape. I have a weakness for capes, probably because they remind me of princesses and rich 1950's housewives. 

Sorry like half of them are Burberry but they make great coats and that's not my fault. If you're packing up your winter gear cause you know it won't be cold until next fall in the blissfully warm place you live in, I don't want to hear about it. 

XOXO