Tulle Pea Coats Are Coming Soon
Pea coats have been receiving more recognition over the last few years and rightfully so. This classic silhouette looks chic and stylish and is suited to almost anyone, regardless of their fashion leanings.
The pea coat started life as standard issue for the navy. They are typically double-breasted, made from heavy worsted wool and usually have vertical slash pockets. They also normally have impossibly large lapels, although today's versions have slimmed down slightly in the transfer from the high seas.
They are also being seen on the runway, being flogged by many major designers like Marc Jacobs and labels such as Burberry. Besides being a snappy visual, pea coats are amazingly warm. It's no wonder that sailors have been wearing this design for hundreds of years!
This is a very versatile wardrobe option that anyone can pull off. Coats such as these can be either beautifully androgynous (think with an Englishman's hat and your best cigarette pants, with leather boots or patent shoes) or quite feminine (perhaps with a mid-thigh length skirt with embellishments and colored stockings); all depending on the cut of the coat and what pieces you pair it with.
And it's the best way to look fabulous without sacrificing comfort! I would rather show up to the club with an ultra chic pea coat over my outfit than stand in line looking rather sad, shivering to death. So ladies, it's time for you to find that perfect coat!
This most important thing to consider is fit. You want a pea coat that is not too small to move around in, but you do want one that emphasizes the waist line. Full-length sleeves should reach the bottom of your wrists. Height wise, longer pea coats tend to look better on taller women; however, there are some mid-length coats that can give that same feel to a shorter woman.
Once you get past the fit, there's room for endless fun. Countless styles are offered in every colour and shade imaginable on the market today, and it would be near impossible not to find something you adore. I am particularly partial to an up-and-comer brand: Sweden-based Tulle.
Tulle is a word no longer limited to that gauzy stuff that goes under prom dresses. This is a line of clothing that hits the perfect mid-range between falling apart after twelve months and ridiculously, rent priced expensive.
Though they offer a full line of clothing, it's Tulle's pea coats that really have me checking my closet to see if there's any room left. I know it is the middle of July and no one wants to think about the chilly months of fall and winter, but I am anticipating the first shipment of beautiful Tulle Pea Coats, due this August.
UrbanMinx carried these beauties last fall and winter and I simply couldn't get my order to them fast enough. This coming fall season's collection promises to be just as, if not more, unbelievably gorgeous.
Bright colors and classic shapes that include lots of 1950s peter pan collars, a-line cuts, and bracelet sleeves in rich autumn hues (think eggplant, tomato, crème, black, and evergreen) make for a truly wonderful look.
Even better, the prices are in the $80-$150.00 range that other brands no longer seem to think are their target market. The only drawback is you'll have to shop elsewhere if you're looking for tutus.
Sara
