I knew creamsicle coats were on the move when style-setter Kate Hudson and fashion newbie Miley Cyrus wore them. It's the dead of Winter folks, so this is the perfect antidote to post-holiday blues. The real beauty is that when gallivanting in a creamsicle coat, you can keep the rest simple and elegant. The only thing Geri Halliwell has to look out for here is dirt, and God made dirt and dirt don't hurt.
Miley Cyrus is growing up fast, and her ensemble on New Year's Eve in NYC reflects it. Billy Ray's daughter shielded herself from the cold in a chic winter white coat with oversized black buttons, a knit cap, black gloves, and black suede boots. My only complaint is that her hat and coat are slightly matchy matchy; to fix, I gave her a plaid one. Keep up the Fab work, Miley!
White coats are snowballing as the latest outerwear trend. They're bold, cozy, and the best foray into the season without actually having to freeze. That said, there's a right and wrong way to bundle up in them . . . the proof is in these examples of Kate Moss and Eva Longoria.
| Kate Moss: Kate knows how to rock every piece of clothing she owns and a bold white coat is no exception.
Coat: Staying true to her street-chic style, she dons a fancy fur-trim coat yet makes it look casual and effortless. Shoes: Though she's wearing a stark white coat, she knows better than to go matchy matchy with her footwear. Instead, her suede over-the-knee boots give her a rock 'n roll edge. Accessories: Because her outerwear is loud, Kate kept the accessories to a bare minimum: a simple clutch and no jewels. |
Eva Longoria: The actress opted for a long white coat to keep her fully covered.
Coat: Because she's petite, the long coat is overbearing. Still, the slight flare at the bottom and tie-waist belt lend a girly flair. Shoes: Pairing UGGs with a classy coat took the look from potentially chic to tacky and immature. They make her legs look unnecessarily stumpy. Accessories: Can you tell Eva loves to pile on the accessories? A white fedora, jumbo black patent bag, and a tassel — it's all too much. Less would have been way more. |
A stark white fur coat is quite a way to make a statement when it's nippy. Kate Hudson made a bold appearance in her furry outerwear at Dolce & Gabbana's Pre-Fall 2008 Collection event. I've always thought that Kate wears cold-weather clothing really well, but this is taking it to a highly sophisticated, and dramatic, level. I heart, do you?
