With winter suddenly upon us and temperatures plummeting it's just too chilly for last season's leather jackets- the time has come for that essential fashion investment: the cosy winter coat. The duffle coat is top of the style stakes right now, with celebrity followers Alexa Chung and Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as the seal of approval from the autumn/winter catwalks of Burberry and Stella McCartney, but how do you steal their style without falling into the Paddington Bear trap? To have your own fashion moment, go for a fitted, structured duffle and avoid lots of fabric- this is not a voluminous look. Pair with stylishly undone hair, a statement scarf and leggings for dressed-down daywear, but don't get caught short: duffles are knee-length this season and updated with a splash of colour to banish those winter blues. To add edge team with sparkling embellishments and skyscraper heels, or show your style credentials with a bright ankle boot. Try accessorising with eye-catching jewellery or indulge in some cute woollen gloves to keep you toasty until spring.
Give your duffle some individuality with an oversized brooch or clashing scarf, and update three-quarter length sleeves with bright chunky bangles. Duffles are everywhere on the high street right now, so find your perfect match at Topshop, or go for one of eight cut-price duffles at Dorothy Perkins, with a colour for everyone. Alternatively, hit Brick Lane's Beyond Retro or Absolute Vintage in Spitalfields, perfect for one-off duffles with style attitude, or London's label-du-jour Alexander McQueen for a more expensive designer take on the duffle. If in doubt simply team with opaque tights, cosy boots and a bright scarf- the duffle coat is as fashion-forward as you can get this winter without getting chilly, so wrap up warm.
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