This winter has definitely thrown a major curve ball, and the typical winter look has changed. Although the warmth is much appreciated, sometimes it’s hard to adapt to what I call the “sunny days with a punch.” Meaning outside it may deceptively look like spring, but the wind continues to undoubtedly remind us what season it really is. Therefore, the question remains: how can I adjust my once so easily determined casual outfit of the season, to fit the new conditions?
Miu Mui recently launched a très chic pre-fall runway show that featured different styles of coats. Whether the were floor dusters, or synched at the waist, the theme seemed to be fairly straight-forward;  to rethink the usual purpose of a coat. Instead of it simply being used to cover an outfit, it actually can be the outfit in itself.  Â
The runway show really helped broaden my perspective and helped put my own spin on the idea of a coat being the outfit. Especially when it comes to this winter, I decided to adapt the runway look, and make it mine with a peacoat!
In this outfit, I’m wearing a peplum style peacoat as a shirt. And for all of my fellow infinity scarf lovers, never fret! The collar doubles as a scarf, so the dream won’t have to die. Since the top portion is so bundled, I decided to give myself some breathing room at the bottom. No need for boots here; the classic ballet flat works perfectly, and allows the iconic cuffed jean to make its appearance a bit prematurely this year.
Winter whites are becoming increasingly more prominent, so I brought a pop of color—or lack thereof—with my leather drawstring bag. I also decided to stay in the cool color family for the cool season with the tweed in the jacket, exposing dark blues and whites.
New Year, new me, right? I guess that also means a new casual style to own this season!
Get My Look: 1. A peacoat. 2. Ballet flats. 3. Leather drawstring bag.
