Playing detective - a coat to investigate

You know that feeling when you buy a new coat and it becomes a second skin? Worn pretty much everywhere, with everything? Yep, me too. I'm not quite sure why, but the feeling of having a new coat is kinda special. Probably because coats are, typically, an investment piece. Because of that, they are also something that you will wear most days.

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Last season it was all about the pink coat, this season the long, 'detective' style coat.

This style of coat was all over the 18 Winter/Autumn catwalk and for good reason. A touch masculine and boxy - and with a host of patterns available - they are quite the statement. Speaking back to the pretty and feminine pink coats of last year, this style is far more androgynous and, in my opinion, practical.

Firstly, the long length serves two purposes. 1) It protects your lower half from the cold (lament the number of coats that stop at the thighs, leaving your kegs cold! This one goes right down to mid-calf). 2) It allows a sweeping of fabric every time you walk - especially when when striding fast in windy weather. #thepavementisyourrunway

I also much prefer the colour palette of these coats. Typically coming in neutral shades of grey, brown or black, they are super versatile for your wardrobe. I like to pair mine with a bright scarf or a polo neck jumper.

Another winner is to pair the coat with long knee length boots, tights and a skirt, for winter chic that doesn't resort back to your favourite jeans.

All in all, I'm sold by this style of coat. Or maybe because it's now a second skin, I can't not be sold. Go grab yours and play detective.