Friday, June 3, 2011

styling tip: short sleeve floral coats


{via look | vintage coat}


{atlantic-pacific | coat by Missoni}


I love me a good floral jacket. (Well, let's be honest, I love me a good floral anything.)

What you'll find in my coat closet hanging next to a mustard leather Rag & Bone jacket, a grey wool Marc by Marc Jacobs hooded cape and my beloved Erin Fetherston for Target black heart coat: two floral trenches. Not one, but TWO. (For spring AND fall, obviously.)

What's so great about a floral coat of any kind is how it can add a load of personality to a basic outfit with little effort. Throw it over a simple shift dress or an ensemble of shorts and a silky blouse, add your favorite pair of flats and a statement necklace, et voilà: a super chic, easy and comfortable look!

Even cooler than a floral trench (a french?!) is a short sleeve floral coat. Peep exhibits A and B, above. With the breeze that's been blowing through New York the past couple days, a light short sleeve jacket is the perfect solution to beating summer's gentle chill.

Now imagine these beauts paired with contrasting elbow-length gloves in colder weather... Swoon! A perfect look for a neon tea party!

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa

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