Chic coverings to combat chills

As we begin the descent into winter and the holiday season, chillier temperatures call for another layer of dressing. Cozy, chic jackets and coats are taking on unexpected silhouettes for the fall and winter seasons, providing the perfect amount of warmth and stylishness.

Whether it’s a coat for work, the weekend or running errands, these three trends are perfect for covering up in style.

Capes

A cape coat is the chicest option for warm dressing this season. These sleeveless garments fall loosely from the shoulders and fasten around the neck or down the bodice, providing a sophisticated yet warm silhouette.

Monochromatic styles in neutral colors like black, olive, or cream and navy are great options for work to weekend looks. If you dress more casually, opt for a cape with a large, colorful geometric or plaid design in red, maroon, and orange.

Dusters

Dust away the chill with these long, loose full length coats that fall to the ankle or mid-calf. Chic for work and everyday errands, a duster is best worn in a pale shade, like pink, or in a neutral shade like camel or ebony. Small check and plaid patterns in neutral color schemes are also popular with this style this season.

Vibrant Colors

Warm away the winter blues with a coat in a vibrant hue. Fuchsia, carrot, chartreuse, school bus yellow, and violet are a few of the bright colors appearing on a variety of coat styles from bomber jackets to pea coats, even dusters and capes.

This story was originally published November 2, 2015 at 10:14 AM with the headline "Chic coverings to combat chills."