Is your wardrobe ready for the cold season already? We don’t see any harm in ensuring you’re all stocked up on outfit ideas.
The winter months can drag on, and you would want to go out still looking your best while fending off the chill. We looked up to these celebrities for some layering ideas and found some great coats to consider.
1. Style a Belted Coat with Leather Pants for Effortless Elegance
As worn by Naomi Watts, a pair of leather pants can make a great alternative to jeans. A belted coat will help make the pants look less intimidating and effortless.
Naomi Watts in New York City wearing a large black hat, beige cashmere coat, leather pants, high heel shoes, and carrying two Givenchy bags in New York City on October 20, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
Switch the sandals to boots to make your outfit completely weatherproof. Get this:
Theory Belted Long Coat, $1,876.05
2. Layer a Statement Poncho with Jeans and a Fedora Hat
Olivia Palermo wears a Burberry color-block check blanket poncho with black pants, Alexander McQueen suede embroidered loafers, a Fendi leather Peek-a-Boo satchel bag, and a Janessa Leone Vera fedora (Credit: WENN)
The always-stylish Olivia Palermo shows an alternative to layering with a printed poncho.
Olivia Palermo shows a stylish layering outfit with a hat and a Burberry color block check blanket poncho while running errands in Brooklyn with her dog, Mr. Butler, in New York on October 21, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Opt for this instead of your usual coat and wear it over your basic jeans ensemble. A fedora hat will seal the look. Get this:
Missoni Knit Poncho, $430.00
3. Pair a Leather Jacket with a Mini Dress for a Grunge Chic Look
Katy Perry rocks a leather jacket with a mini dress and ankle boots (Credit: WENN)
Wear a cute mini dress to soften up the look of a leather jacket.
Katy Perry, sporting bright red-dyed hair under a black beanie hat, arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California on October 20, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Just like Katy Perry, you can turn up the grunge meter by wearing a pair of combat boots over a pair of tights. Get this:
VEDA Lazer Classic Leather Jacket, $895.00
4. Elevate Denim Overalls with a Bold Multi-Colored Coat
Rita Ora wears a colorful Prada Spring 2014 coat with denim overalls, Acne Studios sunglasses, a Chanel necklace, and a burgundy fedora (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)
Love your denim overalls too much to pack them away? Here’s a fresh styling idea.
Rita Ora wears 70s style dungarees and a burgundy fedora while making her way to the BBC Radio 1 Studios on October 20, 2014, in London, England (Credit: Will Alexander / WENN)
Try what Rita Ora did and breathe more life into it with a colorful coat. Get this:
MSGM Textured Panel Double Breasted Coat, $1981.78
5. Go Preppy with a Matching Blazer, Skirt, and Printed Top
Mildly chilly out? Kate Mara’s outfit is one you should try. The actress donned a gingham shirt, skirt, and matching long blazer.
Kate Mara wears a black coat with a mini skirt in the East Village in New York City on October 17, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
She capped off the look with a pair of monk flats and a beanie. Get this:
Saint Laurent Tuxedo Style Blazer, $3,300.00
6. Upgrade Your White Shirt and Jeans with a Mixed Leather Jacket
Kelly Rutherford wears a leather jacket with jeans in Soho, New York City, on October 17, 2014 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
Former Gossip Girl actress Kelly Rutherford looks chic in an updated pair of jeans. She made her simple errand day outfit look more striking with her leather jacket. Get this:
Rick Owens Contrasting Sleeves Coat, $3,987.00
7. Wear a Long Blazer Over a Shift Dress for Sophisticated Travel Style
Practically everyone’s favorite travel attire is some form of denim jeans. That’s not surprising since we all want to be comfortable when traveling. But look at Emmy Rossum’s airport outfit, where she skipped the usual jeans and opted for something different.
Emmy Rossum arrives at Los Angeles International Airport, looking chic in a navy dress with a contrasting white collar, oversized blazer, and patent oxfords on October 18, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
The Shameless actress stepped out in a stunning dress! This wasn’t your typical day dress; it was a navy frock featuring a contrasting white collar and a peek-a-boo detail that offered a subtle hint of Emmy’s cleavage.
Emmy Rossum’s Reese + Riley New York grey/black oversized blazer jacket
Famous for showcasing her vocal abilities in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, her preppy aesthetic was evident in how she styled her hair.
She wore her Reese + Riley New York oversized blazer to fend off the cold and provide ample coverage. The actress completed the look with a cute pair of AGL (Attilio Giusti Leombruni) patent oxfords.
Emmy Rossum’s navy dress features a contrasting white collar and a peek-a-boo detail
If you have a meeting right after your plane lands, this outfit is perfect for making a stylish and professional impression!
Emmy Rossum’s handbag and AGL (Attilio Giusti Leombruni) patent oxfords
So go outside the box and don a cute navy dress, preferably one similar to Emmy’s! So ladies, are you sticking with your jeans look, or would you like to try a dress the next time you travel?
A chic blazer can instantly update just about any outfit. Don’t you love how she styled her Reese + Riley New York jacket?
8. Style a Plaid Coat with Tattered Boyfriend Jeans for Casual Cool
Fearne Cotton arrives in tattered boyfriend jeans at the BBC Radio 1 Studio in London on October 17, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Plaid coats are classic, and they pretty much work with a lot of things. That includes your tattered boyfriend jeans. Just like Fearne Cotton, cap off this combination with a pair of slip-on loafers. Get this:
Vivienne Westwood Plaid Coat, $1,338.00
9. Add Vintage Charm with a Boxy Coat and Printed Midi Dress
LeAnn Rimes wears a boxy coat with a button-up plaid dress at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to catch a flight in California on October 13, 2014 (Credit: WENN)
Singer Leann Rimes looked ultra-cute in this outfit. The boxy coat with oversized collars will surely give you an unstudied appeal. Get this:
Salvatore Ferragamo Draped Loose Fit Coat, $3075.83
10. Channel Retro Vibes with a Classic Camel Coat and ‘70s Jeans
Annabelle Dexter-Jones shows how to lay with a camel coat in New York City on October 11, 2014
Annabelle Dexter-Jones looked every inch the model she is in that knitted top, retro jeans, and camel coat. Copy her look and finish your outfit with leather loafers for retro glam. Get this:
Valentino Single Breasted Coat, $2,787.15
You might want to commit these outfit inspirations to memory if you run out of layering ideas in the next few months!
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