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Street Style Lessons on Upgrading Your Wardrobe With a Long Coat

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Street Style Lessons on Upgrading Your Wardrobe With a Long Coat

When a blazer’s too “office”, a biker too edgy, and a denim jacket too casual, the best cover-up option is simply one that’s tailored and goes beyond the knees.

by dev  /   February 4, 2015

If anyone says long outers are for cold climates only, #ignore them. First, there are ample lightweight options. Second, whether it’s a classic trench coat or a trendy patterned gilet, it’ll instantly lend polish to basics and street wear separates – minus the “office” association that usually comes with a blazer. Click ahead for a street style lesson on how to pull it off.

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Street Style Lessons on Upgrading Your Wardrobe With a Long Coat
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A relaxed trench lends cool to a corporate-looking all-black outfit

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No coat? An unbuttoned long dress works too.

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Note the pants length: Long coats work best with cropped cuts.

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How to make a mini slip event-appropriate: Layer over a tailored gilet.

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Why everyone should own a trench coat: It instantly upgrades tee and jeans.

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With a long gilet, even runner’s shorts could wing a cocktail party.

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Whimsical prints look arty, not child-like, under a dark coloured trench.

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Try a minimalist long coat with jogger pants and heels for a refined spin on sporty chic.

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The only thing that’s keeping her hip, not hipster, is that coat.

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Thanks to the length, even a bold colour looks sophisticated.

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Belt it up and you get a whole new look.

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