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Main picture: Jenni wears:
Cerise coat, Topshop, �75; floral
dress, Topshop, �45; leggings,
Topshop, �12. Helen wears:
Green and blue checked coat,
Topshop, �85; grey jumper
dress, Topshop, �40
Jenni wears: Grey coat, French Connection at House of Fraser, �150;
floral dress, Topshop, �45; leggings, Topshop, �12.
Helen wears: Mustard coat, French Connection, �160; houndstooth
checked dress, French Connection, �120; leggings, Topshop, �12
Y
ou're going to spend a whole lot
of time together, you and your
winter coat. From now through
to April you'll be joined at the
hip, shoulder and wrist so choose
wisely and reap the benefits as
the mercury plummets.
A winter coat can be one of your hardest
working investments if you pick the right
shape in a quality fabric. Classic styles that
work every year include the camel belted
wrap coat and the black or navy pea coat.
The time is now to hit the shops and make
your choice � early winter ranges often sell
out quickly, with a more limited selections
the longer you leave it in many stores.
But relax, the mission need not be a
major undertaking because winter 2009-2010
is seeing a return of the shapes that hit the
rails last year. With a fashion nod to
frugality with a return of yesterday's
threads, several key styles look here to stay.
Military styling is still working overtime, in
double-breasted greys, blues and red. Button
detailing is key, with gold still on the radar.
Ensure the fit is snug over your sweater and
pick a coat that falls to the mid-thigh for
versatility.
If every penny counts, make sure your
military coat sees you through next year too
by avoiding any extra high-fashion flounce
such as epaulette detail to the shoulders.
What you spend is up to you and your purse,
but make sure buttons, seams, lining and
hemming are all up to scratch.
To stand out from the crowd, try a coat
with a little volume like the black reversible
Set coat worn by Me model Helen. It's
snuggly enough to take you for weekend
rambles over Cumbria's fells, but can be
smartened up for work with the addition of
a belt at the waist. Leave last year's wide
waist cinchers at the back of the closet and
try an on-trend skinny belt instead.
Tweed and checks are everywhere this
winter. Take your pick from classic
neutrals, mossy colours or houndstooth.
Helen's Topshop green and blue checked
coat nails several trends in one � military
button detail, discreet bow detail to the back
and with a boucle tweedy twist. Punk up the
look a little with black leather riding boots
and a pair of sleek gloves.
If you need a pop of colour when the skies
turn grey, try a cerise, purple or fuschia
bright like Jenny's cropped sleeve Topshop
jacket with frill detail. If you go for a
shorter sleeve length, grab some wool arm
warmers or elbow length gloves when
colder months hit.
Mustard has become a regular splash of
colour amid the navy and black � it wears
just as well for weekends as it does for
smart work days. A colour best suited to
redheads, brunettes or those with raven
hair, it is a stylish choice when lines and
detail are kept simple.
Paddington Bear duffel coats are also a
hot tip, but for all round wearability and a
look that can take you from the nine-to-five
through to playtime, stick to more fitted
shapes.
Whichever look you roll with, get ready to
batten down the hatches with a sleek winter
coat and weather the winter in style.
Helen's back-combed french roll and Jenny's
spiral bun style were created by Marcus Noble
and Liz Kitching at Relax Hair and Beauty,
English Street, Carlisle.
Makeup was by Alex at YSL, House of Fraser,
Carlisle.

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