I don't know about you, but in Missouri it's already jacket weather most days. Winter seems to last forever here in the Midwest, so Emma and I put together three fun ways to dress up a winter coat! With these tips you can add cute details and "spice up" your winter coat throughout the cold weather season. We used this yellow coat c/o Francesca's Collections. It's adorable and warm, while still lightweight. See the above photo for a look at the coat before any accessories are added.
Tip 1: Tie a silk scarf around the collar of your coat. You can keep a small stash of scarves that coordinate with your coat in your closet and wear different ones for different occasions!
Tip 2: Don't forget vintage brooches. I love collecting these enamel brooches! They are perfect for a winter coat because they can be heavy and a coat is durable enough to support them. They're so cute and add the perfect bit of vintage to a winter outfit!
Tip 3: Add a bow tie. You can add any clip on bow tie to a winter coat. I made this bow myself using this method! If you don't have one, try making one with velvet ribbon for a super cute nod to the 1960s!
Have a lovely day! elsie
cute coat! I love yellow!!!
Posted by: ana {bluebirdkisses} | November 03, 2011 at 12:34 PM
I love these ideas! I have pinned an antique brooch on my coat but the bowtie is just too cute. Thanks for the inspiration.:)
Posted by: Cynthia | November 03, 2011 at 12:36 PM
I love the brooches, and i actually make myself a few ones every winter. This year my winter coat is black, and i'll wear with an owl i just sewed a few weeks ago.:)
Posted by: Niki | November 03, 2011 at 12:50 PM
The colour of that jacket looks so great with your hair! Beautiful!
xo
ZK
www.glitter-and-ink.blogspot.com
Posted by: Zoe Kate | November 03, 2011 at 12:50 PM
I love the idea of wearing a scarf around a coat's collar! So simple, and yet, I'd never thought of it! Thanks! ;)
Hope you;re having a nice day!
Miki.
Posted by: Miki | November 03, 2011 at 12:53 PM
with that lovely yellow coat you must feel happy even on the coldest morning ~
Posted by: striped-bubble | November 03, 2011 at 02:01 PM
I have tons of silk scarves and vintage brooches that I used to use to dress up my old handbags! These are so cute applied to your coat!
Posted by: Victoria@Victory Paper | November 03, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Love the ideas:)
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Posted by: Vanesaa | November 03, 2011 at 02:22 PM
I have this coat in blue, thanks for the ideas on how to spice it up!
Posted by: Rachel | November 03, 2011 at 02:26 PM
I never even thought of the bow tie!
Really cute for fall!
Thanks
-Andrea Lynne Rose Of Madness and Musings
Posted by: Andrea L ynne Rose | November 03, 2011 at 02:34 PM
I love the bowtie, that would be so cute with a cream coloured button down shirt too
Posted by: Liz | November 03, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Love these tips I'm sure to use them!
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Posted by: Sarai | November 03, 2011 at 03:23 PM
lovely ideas
Posted by: Zane | November 03, 2011 at 03:32 PM
I'm usually not one for yellow-y colors, but this coat looks great!! works beautifully with your hair :)
Posted by: Paula | November 03, 2011 at 03:51 PM
ah I'm one of those people who are always cold so I surely enjoy wearing Winter coats! thank you so much for the tips, girls!!
Posted by: Ester | November 03, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Where do you find such cute clothes!? Love the yellow.
Posted by: Julie Keller | November 03, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Oooh those brooches are perfect!
Posted by: Charlotte | November 03, 2011 at 04:39 PM
very cool!
georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | November 03, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Cute ideas,and i love the color of your coat :)
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Posted by: Licorice | November 03, 2011 at 05:03 PM
I love the ideas that you have come up with to change up the look of a basic coat. Here in the UK, then weather is turning wintry so it is also time to investin a new coat. At the moment I am favouring a beautiful red pea coat, a little longer than your yellow coat. I look forward to making my purchase soon.
Posted by: Victoria @ Two Pretty Things | November 03, 2011 at 06:06 PM