{"id":1498837,"date":"2026-01-01T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1498837"},"modified":"2026-01-01T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T09:15:00","slug":"8-ways-to-spruce-up-an-old-coat-and-make-it-feel-fresh-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1498837","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways To Spruce up an Old Coat and Make It Feel Fresh Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">8 Ways To Spruce up an Old Coat and Make It Feel Fresh Again<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Robyn is a fashion and beauty editor with nearly a decade of experience. She has served as style &amp; beauty editor at StyleCaster, senior beauty &amp; style editor at Us Weekly, and associate editor at People.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Robyn Merrett<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nRobyn Merrett\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nRobyn is a fashion and beauty editor with nearly a decade of experience. She has served as style &amp; beauty editor at StyleCaster, senior beauty &amp; style editor at Us Weekly, and associate editor at People.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 01, 2026 07:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross in a fur coat with a brown belt\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross in a fur coat with a brown belt\" title=\"coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@traceeellisross \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I\u2019m in my shop-my-closet era, which has proven to be quite a fun experiment. It\u2019s forced me to fall back in love with pieces I haven\u2019t thought about in years, giving them new life in ways that feel fresh and innovative. With winter finally upon us, I\u2019ve turned my attention to coats\u2014obviously because the weather outside is frightful and cool outerwear is the easiest way to feel dressed up without having to try too hard.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you have a good coat, it doesn\u2019t matter what you\u2019re wearing underneath\u2014and I mean that, seriously. You could be wearing leggings and a T-shirt, but throw on a faux fur coat, and you\u2019re suddenly in your Rihanna bag. The same could be said for a patterned or textured wool coat: no one cares if you have on a tank and baggy jeans\u2014the coat is the moment.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> But with so much newness on the market\u2014like cool leather trenches, pony hair floor-length designs, and funnel-neck silhouettes\u2014it can be tempting to add multiple things to your cart, especially when your rotation of jackets feels stale. So before you do, fret not: as a fashion editor with nearly 10 years of experience, I\u2019m going to walk you through a few ways to refresh your coats in ways that align with this season\u2019s hottest trends\u2014because <em>real<\/em> fashionistas know how to work with what they already have, doing the best with what they\u2019ve got, as Mariah Carey once perfectly put it.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Fur Collar <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since moving to New York, one of the best fashion discoveries I\u2019ve made has been vintage fur sales. These magical little events\u2014many of which I\u2019ve found through TikTok\u2014offer everything from sprawling floor-length coats to vests and scarves. On one trip with a friend, she picked up two fur collars, and when I asked what she planned to do with them, she revealed the most genius idea: attaching one to an old puffer and the other to a wool coat that had fallen victim to closet moths.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A few weeks later, we met up, and she was wearing her newly transformed wool coat\u2014now a one-of-a-kind, custom-feeling piece. It looked stunning, as if she\u2019d just bought it for well over $1,000. The fur collar created a chic contrast while also adding real functionality, keeping her neck extra warm. It\u2019s proof that a small add-on can completely change the feel of a coat you might\u2019ve otherwise written off.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Belt or Corset <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@traceeellisross \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Belts are back with a vengeance. While they\u2019ve always existed within the style zeitgeist, the accessory faded into the background for a while, with many of us only reaching for skinny styles to occasionally wear with jeans or trousers. Now, however, belts are exuding main character energy, thanks to fall\/winter 2026 runways from fashion houses like Chlo\u00e9, Schiaparelli, and Max Mara\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I was especially struck by Balmain\u2019s show, which featured a model strutting down the runway with a thick red croc-embossed belt layered over a plush, icy blue coat. Not only was the color combination elite, but the styling trick itself was everything. It\u2019s also one you can easily recreate at home, instantly creating the illusion of a completely different coat\u2014or even two very different coats\u2014without buying anything new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyond the obvious benefit of cinching the waist (which is always a good idea, in my opinion), belting a coat adds polish and intention. It\u2019s a great option for an elegant night out, whether it\u2019s a wedding, a birthday dinner, or a holiday soir\u00e9e.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tack on a Brooch <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A little sparkle fixes just about anything. Like belts, brooches are also having a moment. While we\u2019ve long seen them on members of the royal family, they\u2019ve recently shone their way into It Girl territory, especially in New York, after luxury labels like Miu Miu and Erdem styled them onto wrap coats and wool silhouettes on the fall\/winter 2024 runways.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since then, brooches have quietly maintained momentum, with some fashion insiders even layering multiple pins onto one coat at a time. The result feels artful, creative, and personal\u2014and the best part is you don\u2019t have to break the bank to try it. You can find playfully chic brooches at retailers like Amazon, H&amp;M, and Madewell.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To start accessorizing, try pinning a single brooch to the left lapel of your jacket. It naturally catches the eye and is one of the easiest placements if you\u2019re nervous about piercing the fabric.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wear off the Shoulder <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@rachelzoe \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s something undeniably chic about not fully putting on a coat. If the weather permits\u2014or you&#8217;re going from the car straight inside\u2014wearing your coat off the shoulders is an easy styling trick that instantly changes the vibe. It channels that runway coolness and nonchalant energy, and as we all know, the less it looks like you tried, the better.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This works best with an older wool coat that still has structure or sharp shoulders. To really sell the look, pair it with a statement top underneath\u2014something textured like sequins, feathers, or even a dramatic neckline. That way, the coat acts as a frame rather than a focal point, elevating what you&#8217;re already wearing while making the whole outfit feel intentional.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Create a Color Story <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stylememaeve \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whenever I\u2019m unsure what to wear, I opt for a monochromatic or tonal look. Styling one color\u2014or closely related shades\u2014from head to toe instantly creates a polished, uniform feel, even when the pieces themselves are simple. You can go all out with hot pink or bright green, or keep things subtle with navy or brown.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This trick is especially useful if you have a coat that feels a little dull, like a gray wool style collecting dust in the back of your closet. With the right supporting pieces, the coat becomes eye-catching instantly. Think an ultra-fitted turtleneck and a statuesque or interesting skirt in the same color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Statement Bracelets as Cuffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Piling on accessories is always a good idea when you\u2019re in a pinch. I realized this firsthand while getting dressed for a bridal shower and trying to stay warm. I pulled out an old sweater set and added two thick gold bangles to each wrist, and it completely changed the look of my outfit\u2014what felt simple at first read as styled.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The same approach works just as well with blazers\u2014and even coats\u2014so long as the sleeves are slim enough. Much like brooches, statement bracelets add sparkle, but when worn over sleeves, they create a cuff-like effect that feels deliberate, purposeful, and slightly edgy. It\u2019s unexpected in the best way. Think of it like wearing a chain over a turtleneck\u2014it breaks up the look and gives the eye somewhere interesting to land.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At its core, this styling trick is about dimension and contrast, two elements that are always crucial to a great outfit. With accessories you already own, an old coat can feel high fashion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Swap the Buttons <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@dzaslavsky \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> DIY is where it\u2019s at. Much like adding a fur collar, customizing what you already own is one of the easiest ways to revive your coats for winters ahead. \u201cSwapping buttons is incredibly impactful,\u201d celebrity wardrobe stylists Dina and Elana Solomon say, recommending distinct buttons like gold, vintage, or even mismatched designs. \u201cThat\u2019s what can make an old coat feel one of a kind. We\u2019re seeing this play out constantly in street style. Zoe Kravitz styling a neutral outerwear piece with vintage accessories gives it such a unique look.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Make Alterations <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jastookes \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you don\u2019t already have a tailor on speed dial, consider this your sign. The Solomon sisters emphasize that even subtle tweaks can make a big impact: \u201cA small alteration can completely change a coat,\u201d they say. \u201cTaking in the waist slightly to create a rounded, cocooned shape or adding light shoulder padding modernizes an older coat without losing its classic appeal.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> They point to recent Miu Miu and Jil Sander collections, where coats felt soft yet sculptural. Beyond fit, the sisters recommend focusing on personal details\u2014like updating the lining. Swapping in plaid, stripes, or even polka dots \u201cmakes the coat feel special every time you put it on\u201d\u2014a detail only you might notice, but one that makes getting dressed infinitely more fun.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Style<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to 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black cropped tee while taking mirror selfie\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/imgi_21_468980567_18473861884037468_631141962569715437_n-af9ff76c8afd4aab9922374ba1d1c8a1-9a00b6ceca5f41a8b07c14ff5b5d7a61-3.webp\" title=\"imgi_21_468980567_18473861884037468_631141962569715437_n-af9ff76c8afd4aab9922374ba1d1c8a1-9a00b6ceca5f41a8b07c14ff5b5d7a61-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/imgi_21_468980567_18473861884037468_631141962569715437_n-af9ff76c8afd4aab9922374ba1d1c8a1-9a00b6ceca5f41a8b07c14ff5b5d7a61-3.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Imaan Hammam wears a brown fluffy coat and black cropped tee while taking mirror selfie\" title=\"imgi_21_468980567_18473861884037468_631141962569715437_n-af9ff76c8afd4aab9922374ba1d1c8a1-9a00b6ceca5f41a8b07c14ff5b5d7a61-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">These 15 Winter Outfit Ideas Make It Really Chic To Bundle Up<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_13-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A model wearing a white fur trimmed dress in a frosty landscape.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/misscirclelede-a65dee8ef8334b9583249729b410f11b-4.webp\" title=\"misscirclelede-a65dee8ef8334b9583249729b410f11b-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Kathleen Kelly Is My Style Center <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Madison Bailey wears a flowy white top and skinny jeans while walking on city crosswalk\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/imgi_32_306874638_400742395539342_3889173972164119020_n-b43f10981df04d20bd17598cfc0b50f4-1.webp\" title=\"imgi_32_306874638_400742395539342_3889173972164119020_n-b43f10981df04d20bd17598cfc0b50f4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/imgi_32_306874638_400742395539342_3889173972164119020_n-b43f10981df04d20bd17598cfc0b50f4-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Madison Bailey wears a flowy white top and skinny jeans while walking on city crosswalk\" title=\"imgi_32_306874638_400742395539342_3889173972164119020_n-b43f10981df04d20bd17598cfc0b50f4-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">15 Skinny Jeans Outfits That Give the Nostalgic Silhouette a Modern Twist<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">8 Ways To Spruce up an Old Coat and Make It Feel Fresh Again<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Robyn is a fashion and beauty editor with nearly a decade of experience. She has served as style &amp; beauty editor at StyleCaster, senior beauty &amp; style editor at Us Weekly, and associate editor at People.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Robyn Merrett<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top mntl-author-tooltip__top--no-image\">\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nRobyn Merrett\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nRobyn is a fashion and beauty editor with nearly a decade of experience. She has served as style &amp; beauty editor at StyleCaster, senior beauty &amp; style editor at Us Weekly, and associate editor at People.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 01, 2026 07:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross in a fur coat with a brown belt\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross in a fur coat with a brown belt\" title=\"coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@traceeellisross \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I\u2019m in my shop-my-closet era, which has proven to be quite a fun experiment. It\u2019s forced me to fall back in love with pieces I haven\u2019t thought about in years, giving them new life in ways that feel fresh and innovative. With winter finally upon us, I\u2019ve turned my attention to coats\u2014obviously because the weather outside is frightful and cool outerwear is the easiest way to feel dressed up without having to try too hard.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you have a good coat, it doesn\u2019t matter what you\u2019re wearing underneath\u2014and I mean that, seriously. You could be wearing leggings and a T-shirt, but throw on a faux fur coat, and you\u2019re suddenly in your Rihanna bag. The same could be said for a patterned or textured wool coat: no one cares if you have on a tank and baggy jeans\u2014the coat is the moment.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> But with so much newness on the market\u2014like cool leather trenches, pony hair floor-length designs, and funnel-neck silhouettes\u2014it can be tempting to add multiple things to your cart, especially when your rotation of jackets feels stale. So before you do, fret not: as a fashion editor with nearly 10 years of experience, I\u2019m going to walk you through a few ways to refresh your coats in ways that align with this season\u2019s hottest trends\u2014because <em>real<\/em> fashionistas know how to work with what they already have, doing the best with what they\u2019ve got, as Mariah Carey once perfectly put it.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Fur Collar <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since moving to New York, one of the best fashion discoveries I\u2019ve made has been vintage fur sales. These magical little events\u2014many of which I\u2019ve found through TikTok\u2014offer everything from sprawling floor-length coats to vests and scarves. On one trip with a friend, she picked up two fur collars, and when I asked what she planned to do with them, she revealed the most genius idea: attaching one to an old puffer and the other to a wool coat that had fallen victim to closet moths.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A few weeks later, we met up, and she was wearing her newly transformed wool coat\u2014now a one-of-a-kind, custom-feeling piece. It looked stunning, as if she\u2019d just bought it for well over $1,000. The fur collar created a chic contrast while also adding real functionality, keeping her neck extra warm. It\u2019s proof that a small add-on can completely change the feel of a coat you might\u2019ve otherwise written off.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Belt or Corset <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@traceeellisross \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Belts are back with a vengeance. While they\u2019ve always existed within the style zeitgeist, the accessory faded into the background for a while, with many of us only reaching for skinny styles to occasionally wear with jeans or trousers. Now, however, belts are exuding main character energy, thanks to fall\/winter 2026 runways from fashion houses like Chlo\u00e9, Schiaparelli, and Max Mara\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I was especially struck by Balmain\u2019s show, which featured a model strutting down the runway with a thick red croc-embossed belt layered over a plush, icy blue coat. Not only was the color combination elite, but the styling trick itself was everything. It\u2019s also one you can easily recreate at home, instantly creating the illusion of a completely different coat\u2014or even two very different coats\u2014without buying anything new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyond the obvious benefit of cinching the waist (which is always a good idea, in my opinion), belting a coat adds polish and intention. It\u2019s a great option for an elegant night out, whether it\u2019s a wedding, a birthday dinner, or a holiday soir\u00e9e.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tack on a Brooch <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A little sparkle fixes just about anything. Like belts, brooches are also having a moment. While we\u2019ve long seen them on members of the royal family, they\u2019ve recently shone their way into It Girl territory, especially in New York, after luxury labels like Miu Miu and Erdem styled them onto wrap coats and wool silhouettes on the fall\/winter 2024 runways.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since then, brooches have quietly maintained momentum, with some fashion insiders even layering multiple pins onto one coat at a time. The result feels artful, creative, and personal\u2014and the best part is you don\u2019t have to break the bank to try it. You can find playfully chic brooches at retailers like Amazon, H&amp;M, and Madewell.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To start accessorizing, try pinning a single brooch to the left lapel of your jacket. It naturally catches the eye and is one of the easiest placements if you\u2019re nervous about piercing the fabric.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wear off the Shoulder <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@rachelzoe \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s something undeniably chic about not fully putting on a coat. If the weather permits\u2014or you&#8217;re going from the car straight inside\u2014wearing your coat off the shoulders is an easy styling trick that instantly changes the vibe. It channels that runway coolness and nonchalant energy, and as we all know, the less it looks like you tried, the better.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This works best with an older wool coat that still has structure or sharp shoulders. To really sell the look, pair it with a statement top underneath\u2014something textured like sequins, feathers, or even a dramatic neckline. That way, the coat acts as a frame rather than a focal point, elevating what you&#8217;re already wearing while making the whole outfit feel intentional.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Create a Color Story <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stylememaeve \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whenever I\u2019m unsure what to wear, I opt for a monochromatic or tonal look. Styling one color\u2014or closely related shades\u2014from head to toe instantly creates a polished, uniform feel, even when the pieces themselves are simple. You can go all out with hot pink or bright green, or keep things subtle with navy or brown.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This trick is especially useful if you have a coat that feels a little dull, like a gray wool style collecting dust in the back of your closet. With the right supporting pieces, the coat becomes eye-catching instantly. Think an ultra-fitted turtleneck and a statuesque or interesting skirt in the same color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Statement Bracelets as Cuffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Piling on accessories is always a good idea when you\u2019re in a pinch. I realized this firsthand while getting dressed for a bridal shower and trying to stay warm. I pulled out an old sweater set and added two thick gold bangles to each wrist, and it completely changed the look of my outfit\u2014what felt simple at first read as styled.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The same approach works just as well with blazers\u2014and even coats\u2014so long as the sleeves are slim enough. Much like brooches, statement bracelets add sparkle, but when worn over sleeves, they create a cuff-like effect that feels deliberate, purposeful, and slightly edgy. It\u2019s unexpected in the best way. Think of it like wearing a chain over a turtleneck\u2014it breaks up the look and gives the eye somewhere interesting to land.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At its core, this styling trick is about dimension and contrast, two elements that are always crucial to a great outfit. With accessories you already own, an old coat can feel high fashion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Swap the Buttons <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@dzaslavsky \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> DIY is where it\u2019s at. Much like adding a fur collar, customizing what you already own is one of the easiest ways to revive your coats for winters ahead. \u201cSwapping buttons is incredibly impactful,\u201d celebrity wardrobe stylists Dina and Elana Solomon say, recommending distinct buttons like gold, vintage, or even mismatched designs. \u201cThat\u2019s what can make an old coat feel one of a kind. We\u2019re seeing this play out constantly in street style. Zoe Kravitz styling a neutral outerwear piece with vintage accessories gives it such a unique look.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Make Alterations <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jastookes \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you don\u2019t already have a tailor on speed dial, consider this your sign. The Solomon sisters emphasize that even subtle tweaks can make a big impact: \u201cA small alteration can completely change a coat,\u201d they say. \u201cTaking in the waist slightly to create a rounded, cocooned shape or adding light shoulder padding modernizes an older coat without losing its classic appeal.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> They point to recent Miu Miu and Jil Sander collections, where coats felt soft yet sculptural. Beyond fit, the sisters recommend focusing on personal details\u2014like updating the lining. Swapping in plaid, stripes, or even polka dots \u201cmakes the coat feel special every time you put it on\u201d\u2014a detail only you might notice, but one that makes getting dressed infinitely more fun.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Style<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to Wear<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross in a fur coat with a brown belt\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross in a fur coat with a brown belt\" title=\"coat7-6ac2c120fa634d9e890765b001c16520-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@traceeellisross \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I\u2019m in my shop-my-closet era, which has proven to be quite a fun experiment. It\u2019s forced me to fall back in love with pieces I haven\u2019t thought about in years, giving them new life in ways that feel fresh and innovative. With winter finally upon us, I\u2019ve turned my attention to coats\u2014obviously because the weather outside is frightful and cool outerwear is the easiest way to feel dressed up without having to try too hard.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you have a good coat, it doesn\u2019t matter what you\u2019re wearing underneath\u2014and I mean that, seriously. You could be wearing leggings and a T-shirt, but throw on a faux fur coat, and you\u2019re suddenly in your Rihanna bag. The same could be said for a patterned or textured wool coat: no one cares if you have on a tank and baggy jeans\u2014the coat is the moment.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> But with so much newness on the market\u2014like cool leather trenches, pony hair floor-length designs, and funnel-neck silhouettes\u2014it can be tempting to add multiple things to your cart, especially when your rotation of jackets feels stale. So before you do, fret not: as a fashion editor with nearly 10 years of experience, I\u2019m going to walk you through a few ways to refresh your coats in ways that align with this season\u2019s hottest trends\u2014because <em>real<\/em> fashionistas know how to work with what they already have, doing the best with what they\u2019ve got, as Mariah Carey once perfectly put it.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Fur Collar <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since moving to New York, one of the best fashion discoveries I\u2019ve made has been vintage fur sales. These magical little events\u2014many of which I\u2019ve found through TikTok\u2014offer everything from sprawling floor-length coats to vests and scarves. On one trip with a friend, she picked up two fur collars, and when I asked what she planned to do with them, she revealed the most genius idea: attaching one to an old puffer and the other to a wool coat that had fallen victim to closet moths.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A few weeks later, we met up, and she was wearing her newly transformed wool coat\u2014now a one-of-a-kind, custom-feeling piece. It looked stunning, as if she\u2019d just bought it for well over $1,000. The fur collar created a chic contrast while also adding real functionality, keeping her neck extra warm. It\u2019s proof that a small add-on can completely change the feel of a coat you might\u2019ve otherwise written off.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Belt or Corset <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@traceeellisross \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Belts are back with a vengeance. While they\u2019ve always existed within the style zeitgeist, the accessory faded into the background for a while, with many of us only reaching for skinny styles to occasionally wear with jeans or trousers. Now, however, belts are exuding main character energy, thanks to fall\/winter 2026 runways from fashion houses like Chlo\u00e9, Schiaparelli, and Max Mara\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I was especially struck by Balmain\u2019s show, which featured a model strutting down the runway with a thick red croc-embossed belt layered over a plush, icy blue coat. Not only was the color combination elite, but the styling trick itself was everything. It\u2019s also one you can easily recreate at home, instantly creating the illusion of a completely different coat\u2014or even two very different coats\u2014without buying anything new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyond the obvious benefit of cinching the waist (which is always a good idea, in my opinion), belting a coat adds polish and intention. It\u2019s a great option for an elegant night out, whether it\u2019s a wedding, a birthday dinner, or a holiday soir\u00e9e.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tack on a Brooch <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A little sparkle fixes just about anything. Like belts, brooches are also having a moment. While we\u2019ve long seen them on members of the royal family, they\u2019ve recently shone their way into It Girl territory, especially in New York, after luxury labels like Miu Miu and Erdem styled them onto wrap coats and wool silhouettes on the fall\/winter 2024 runways.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since then, brooches have quietly maintained momentum, with some fashion insiders even layering multiple pins onto one coat at a time. The result feels artful, creative, and personal\u2014and the best part is you don\u2019t have to break the bank to try it. You can find playfully chic brooches at retailers like Amazon, H&amp;M, and Madewell.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To start accessorizing, try pinning a single brooch to the left lapel of your jacket. It naturally catches the eye and is one of the easiest placements if you\u2019re nervous about piercing the fabric.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wear off the Shoulder <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@rachelzoe \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s something undeniably chic about not fully putting on a coat. If the weather permits\u2014or you&#8217;re going from the car straight inside\u2014wearing your coat off the shoulders is an easy styling trick that instantly changes the vibe. It channels that runway coolness and nonchalant energy, and as we all know, the less it looks like you tried, the better.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This works best with an older wool coat that still has structure or sharp shoulders. To really sell the look, pair it with a statement top underneath\u2014something textured like sequins, feathers, or even a dramatic neckline. That way, the coat acts as a frame rather than a focal point, elevating what you&#8217;re already wearing while making the whole outfit feel intentional.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Create a Color Story <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stylememaeve \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whenever I\u2019m unsure what to wear, I opt for a monochromatic or tonal look. Styling one color\u2014or closely related shades\u2014from head to toe instantly creates a polished, uniform feel, even when the pieces themselves are simple. You can go all out with hot pink or bright green, or keep things subtle with navy or brown.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This trick is especially useful if you have a coat that feels a little dull, like a gray wool style collecting dust in the back of your closet. With the right supporting pieces, the coat becomes eye-catching instantly. Think an ultra-fitted turtleneck and a statuesque or interesting skirt in the same color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Statement Bracelets as Cuffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Piling on accessories is always a good idea when you\u2019re in a pinch. I realized this firsthand while getting dressed for a bridal shower and trying to stay warm. I pulled out an old sweater set and added two thick gold bangles to each wrist, and it completely changed the look of my outfit\u2014what felt simple at first read as styled.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The same approach works just as well with blazers\u2014and even coats\u2014so long as the sleeves are slim enough. Much like brooches, statement bracelets add sparkle, but when worn over sleeves, they create a cuff-like effect that feels deliberate, purposeful, and slightly edgy. It\u2019s unexpected in the best way. Think of it like wearing a chain over a turtleneck\u2014it breaks up the look and gives the eye somewhere interesting to land.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At its core, this styling trick is about dimension and contrast, two elements that are always crucial to a great outfit. With accessories you already own, an old coat can feel high fashion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Swap the Buttons <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@dzaslavsky \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> DIY is where it\u2019s at. Much like adding a fur collar, customizing what you already own is one of the easiest ways to revive your coats for winters ahead. \u201cSwapping buttons is incredibly impactful,\u201d celebrity wardrobe stylists Dina and Elana Solomon say, recommending distinct buttons like gold, vintage, or even mismatched designs. \u201cThat\u2019s what can make an old coat feel one of a kind. We\u2019re seeing this play out constantly in street style. Zoe Kravitz styling a neutral outerwear piece with vintage accessories gives it such a unique look.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Make Alterations <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jastookes \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you don\u2019t already have a tailor on speed dial, consider this your sign. The Solomon sisters emphasize that even subtle tweaks can make a big impact: \u201cA small alteration can completely change a coat,\u201d they say. \u201cTaking in the waist slightly to create a rounded, cocooned shape or adding light shoulder padding modernizes an older coat without losing its classic appeal.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> They point to recent Miu Miu and Jil Sander collections, where coats felt soft yet sculptural. Beyond fit, the sisters recommend focusing on personal details\u2014like updating the lining. Swapping in plaid, stripes, or even polka dots \u201cmakes the coat feel special every time you put it on\u201d\u2014a detail only you might notice, but one that makes getting dressed infinitely more fun.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Fur Collar <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person taking a mirror selfie wearing a denim coat with furtrimmed sleeves holding a white handbag\" title=\"coat5-7cc4689a16554a3e8fc93415f35bfe63\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordynwoods \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since moving to New York, one of the best fashion discoveries I\u2019ve made has been vintage fur sales. These magical little events\u2014many of which I\u2019ve found through TikTok\u2014offer everything from sprawling floor-length coats to vests and scarves. On one trip with a friend, she picked up two fur collars, and when I asked what she planned to do with them, she revealed the most genius idea: attaching one to an old puffer and the other to a wool coat that had fallen victim to closet moths.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A few weeks later, we met up, and she was wearing her newly transformed wool coat\u2014now a one-of-a-kind, custom-feeling piece. It looked stunning, as if she\u2019d just bought it for well over $1,000. The fur collar created a chic contrast while also adding real functionality, keeping her neck extra warm. It\u2019s proof that a small add-on can completely change the feel of a coat you might\u2019ve otherwise written off.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Add a Belt or Corset <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Tracee Ellis Ross posing in a fur coat and heels indoors\" title=\"coat-a3e4e318c9d84264abf2085d735cb08a\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@traceeellisross \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Belts are back with a vengeance. While they\u2019ve always existed within the style zeitgeist, the accessory faded into the background for a while, with many of us only reaching for skinny styles to occasionally wear with jeans or trousers. Now, however, belts are exuding main character energy, thanks to fall\/winter 2026 runways from fashion houses like Chlo\u00e9, Schiaparelli, and Max Mara\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I was especially struck by Balmain\u2019s show, which featured a model strutting down the runway with a thick red croc-embossed belt layered over a plush, icy blue coat. Not only was the color combination elite, but the styling trick itself was everything. It\u2019s also one you can easily recreate at home, instantly creating the illusion of a completely different coat\u2014or even two very different coats\u2014without buying anything new.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Beyond the obvious benefit of cinching the waist (which is always a good idea, in my opinion), belting a coat adds polish and intention. It\u2019s a great option for an elegant night out, whether it\u2019s a wedding, a birthday dinner, or a holiday soir\u00e9e.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tack on a Brooch <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 25: A guest wears brown straight hair parted in the middle and pulled back into a low bun with face-framing strands, large black oversized rectangular sunglasses, gold hoop earrings and a crystal-encrusted silver-tone 'M' brooch on the lapel, a black leather clutch bag, an olive green long wool coat with wide lapels over a cream button-up cotton shirt with visible black buttons and flap pockets, a wide black leather corset-style belt with multiple buckle straps, black leather ruched gloves, a tan midi skirt, green stretch boot shoes with black cap-toe, outside Max Mara, during Milan Fashion Week - Womenswear Spring\/Summer 2026, on September 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy (Photo by Edward Berthelot\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat2-10175fda988d487d9893e5b2bb153d57\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A little sparkle fixes just about anything. Like belts, brooches are also having a moment. While we\u2019ve long seen them on members of the royal family, they\u2019ve recently shone their way into It Girl territory, especially in New York, after luxury labels like Miu Miu and Erdem styled them onto wrap coats and wool silhouettes on the fall\/winter 2024 runways.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Since then, brooches have quietly maintained momentum, with some fashion insiders even layering multiple pins onto one coat at a time. The result feels artful, creative, and personal\u2014and the best part is you don\u2019t have to break the bank to try it. You can find playfully chic brooches at retailers like Amazon, H&amp;M, and Madewell.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To start accessorizing, try pinning a single brooch to the left lapel of your jacket. It naturally catches the eye and is one of the easiest placements if you\u2019re nervous about piercing the fabric.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wear off the Shoulder <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat and holding a handbag outside a decorated building entrance\" title=\"coat3-68c23db57b8041b8bab9bb4adfe073ba\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@rachelzoe \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> There&#8217;s something undeniably chic about not fully putting on a coat. If the weather permits\u2014or you&#8217;re going from the car straight inside\u2014wearing your coat off the shoulders is an easy styling trick that instantly changes the vibe. It channels that runway coolness and nonchalant energy, and as we all know, the less it looks like you tried, the better.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This works best with an older wool coat that still has structure or sharp shoulders. To really sell the look, pair it with a statement top underneath\u2014something textured like sequins, feathers, or even a dramatic neckline. That way, the coat acts as a frame rather than a focal point, elevating what you&#8217;re already wearing while making the whole outfit feel intentional.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Create a Color Story <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A woman in fashionable attire leaning against a stair railing\" title=\"coat4-e67e8b011d4e44709ffa6cf285e0633c\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stylememaeve \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whenever I\u2019m unsure what to wear, I opt for a monochromatic or tonal look. Styling one color\u2014or closely related shades\u2014from head to toe instantly creates a polished, uniform feel, even when the pieces themselves are simple. You can go all out with hot pink or bright green, or keep things subtle with navy or brown.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This trick is especially useful if you have a coat that feels a little dull, like a gray wool style collecting dust in the back of your closet. With the right supporting pieces, the coat becomes eye-catching instantly. Think an ultra-fitted turtleneck and a statuesque or interesting skirt in the same color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Use Statement Bracelets as Cuffs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 30: Bella Emar wears oversized grey double breasted sourceunknown coat, creme white turtleneck top Zara, white wide leg pants Frankie Shop, strathberry bag on November 30, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christian Vierig\/Getty Images)\" title=\"coat6-34b7976f51e147ac83fd10a14474e923\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Piling on accessories is always a good idea when you\u2019re in a pinch. I realized this firsthand while getting dressed for a bridal shower and trying to stay warm. I pulled out an old sweater set and added two thick gold bangles to each wrist, and it completely changed the look of my outfit\u2014what felt simple at first read as styled.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The same approach works just as well with blazers\u2014and even coats\u2014so long as the sleeves are slim enough. Much like brooches, statement bracelets add sparkle, but when worn over sleeves, they create a cuff-like effect that feels deliberate, purposeful, and slightly edgy. It\u2019s unexpected in the best way. Think of it like wearing a chain over a turtleneck\u2014it breaks up the look and gives the eye somewhere interesting to land.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> At its core, this styling trick is about dimension and contrast, two elements that are always crucial to a great outfit. With accessories you already own, an old coat can feel high fashion.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Swap the Buttons <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person wearing a long coat holding a purse\" title=\"coat10-bced408c9cf949ff89df27f5b76b5630\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@dzaslavsky \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> DIY is where it\u2019s at. Much like adding a fur collar, customizing what you already own is one of the easiest ways to revive your coats for winters ahead. \u201cSwapping buttons is incredibly impactful,\u201d celebrity wardrobe stylists Dina and Elana Solomon say, recommending distinct buttons like gold, vintage, or even mismatched designs. \u201cThat\u2019s what can make an old coat feel one of a kind. We\u2019re seeing this play out constantly in street style. Zoe Kravitz styling a neutral outerwear piece with vintage accessories gives it such a unique look.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Make Alterations <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Jasmine Tookes walking outdoors wearing a dark coat and sunglasses\" title=\"coat12-7a494de1581c42efa38d4bce1f327cb9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jastookes \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you don\u2019t already have a tailor on speed dial, consider this your sign. The Solomon sisters emphasize that even subtle tweaks can make a big impact: \u201cA small alteration can completely change a coat,\u201d they say. \u201cTaking in the waist slightly to create a rounded, cocooned shape or adding light shoulder padding modernizes an older coat without losing its classic appeal.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> They point to recent Miu Miu and Jil Sander collections, where coats felt soft yet sculptural. Beyond fit, the sisters recommend focusing on personal details\u2014like updating the lining. Swapping in plaid, stripes, or even polka dots \u201cmakes the coat feel special every time you put it on\u201d\u2014a detail only you might notice, but one that makes getting dressed infinitely more fun.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/ways-to-refresh-your-coat-11874758<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Ways To Spruce up an Old Coat and Make It Feel Fresh Again By Robyn Merrett Robyn Merrett Robyn is a fashion and beauty editor with nearly a decade of experience. She has served as style &amp; beauty editor at StyleCaster, senior beauty &amp; style editor at Us Weekly, and associate editor at People. 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