Over the years, I’ve been slowly adding to my coat closet with certain “staples.” I mostly grew up in Florida where coats were a completely foreign concept. I still get excited– maybe a bit too excited– when it comes to new coats. It’s actually a problem.
I know I said I was going to go through my closet and switch over the seasons this weekend, but it didn’t happen. I was feeling kind of bummed out and moped around instead of being productive. Anyway… part of switching over my wardrobe is that I desperately need to go through my coat closet. I swear, I’m trying very very hard to keep things at a minimum. (This is extra hard when my job involves wearing clothes…)
As far as coats go, I have a great coat for freezing days, a puffer coat, a toggle coat, and my ever-favorite cocoon coat! I totally realize this is more than enough winter coats, but they all seem to have a certain and different purpose.
There’s one more that I’ve been searching for: a camel coat.
I think I found “the one.” (PS it’s available in petite and plus size!) It was out of stock in my size for a while and I randomly checked and saw that it was available again. I don’t have it yet, but I’m hoping it fits well! If not… here are some of my backup options:
Do you have a favorite? If my pick doesn’t work out is there somewhere else I should look?
Such a classic and I love all these looks!
Lauren,
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i have to go through all the links to find the one that fits my budget? :/
You can always do your own search… Start with your favorite website where you know you can afford the products, select coats, select camel/off white/tan as a color option, and then sort by your price range! It’s how I personally shop and find things for the website.
It would be so helpful to include the prices in the post or at least organized by price point… especially as the picture refers to budget. Waste of time for readers to have to click a million links.
I really like your pick though, good choice!
Mine is from Brooks brothers, and it is genuine camel hair. I love it!!!
I got the orange cocoon coat from J. Crew last year and I love it! I am the same way with coats and love your picks!
Lauren | prettyasapeonyblog.blogspot.com
I had wanted a camel coat last year because I thought they looked very chic but I find that camel coats don’t really look good on most people. You really have to be blonde and tan to pull it off. I tried one on last year and it just made me look sickly and washed out so I bought a red wool coat instead, which looked a million times better.
Oh god… I’m neither of those things, haha!!! We’ll see how it turns out…
I feel like Kate Middleton rocks the camel coat and she is neither tan nor blonde lol 🙂 Anyhow, thats the look I try to channel when I wear mine
Such great picks. Camel coats and other coats to me are staple pieces that are important to splurge on to get amazing quality plus you will ave them forever if you take care of them!
XO
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The color doesn’t look good on my petite, pale skin with dark brown hair. However if it did I would go with either the first one or Tuckernuck one!!
Best of luck!
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I get you, because I have a total coat obsession too! I want to get your Canada goose parka someday. I love the Ralph Lauren camel coat!
xoxo,
Catherine
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I’m surprised that some people are saying it doesn’t work with light skin and dark hair. I have a camel coat that belonged to my grandmother (the quality is amazing!) and I really enjoy the look with my coloring. I am sure you will look great in whatever option you decide on, Carly!
Llbean has my “one” if all else fails!! It’s a very classic cut and it looks so cozy!!
Loving the honey samia coat from Tuckernuck! Been looking for a coat in that style for ages! Unfortunately the price is a no go haha.
I think a camel coat is definetely a classic staple that everyone should have. Let us know how it goes with your pic.
P.S. Congrats on your tv feature
I love camel coats for the fall/winter! You definitely can never have too many…at least that’s what I tell myself.
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