Slip into a short coat

Short coats don't necessarily have to be tricky to wear. Despite the arguments that they might not be wholly suitable for the depths of winter or still too thick for summer, we find that short coats are the perfect item to see you through the best and the worst of the seasons - all it takes is clever dressing, and finding the perfect fit on Stylight!

What are the alternatives to the short coat?

Of course, when looking for your new short coat, you may consider raincoats or a trench coat, but you'll soon find that short coats are the ideal combination of all the best that tailoring can throw at you. They will perfectly cover you in storms, yet won't leave you overheating during warmer spells.

What to wear with a short coat?

As they don't cover your entire outfit, short coats leave you plenty of scope to customise and personalise your outfit. As your bottom half will be open to the elements, add a pair of bootcut jeans to keep the wind at bay. When things start to heat up, change the denim up for a short skirt and play with the silhouette, and you'll have a playful, preppy touch to your outfit.

Where to buy short coats

Once you've found your way onto Stylight (of course!), you'll find that plenty of big names stock short coats. We love Darling's cute and girly styles, but don't underestimate the ability of Daniel Hechter to create some truly fashion forward and covetable cover ups.

No matter what your personal style leans toward, short coats are perfect for everyone due to their incredible versatility. Make sure you've got a short coat for both rain AND shine, and you'll be sure to have the best day, whatever the weather decides to throw at you

The Long and Short of It: Classic Short Coats

Even the most classic staples can use a refresher. Season after season, women walk the runways and sidewalks in the worn-out trends that have ruled fashion for decades. At the top of the list is our beloved outerwear.

Tasteful trenches and opulent overcoats can lose their traditional edge after years of wear. With a little cropped innovation, you can rejuvenate the trends that have dominate the wardrobes of fashionistas past and present.

Tasteful Trench

Raise the bar (and the hemline) of your tasteful trench and opt for cropped. The shorter look gives a more casual appearance to the coat, while maintaining its timeless elegance. Wear it well with jeans and a tee or a structured shift dress, perfect for the office.

Opulent Overcoat

Be a dapper dame in an opulent overcoat. Sophisticated by all means, this borrowed-from-the-boys silhouette brings a sportier take on the classic coat. Get down to the details and play up lapel sizes and lining patterns that can take the coat from demure to daring. Style it with cut-off shorts and a light, v-neck t-shirt for a relaxed look with polish.

Pretty Parka

Ditch the bulky parkas from the terrible trends of the past. It’s time to get familiar with the new and improved cropped parka. Falling at your upper thigh, the short parka gives you a wider range of motion without skimping on warmth.

We’re changing up the classic coat and giving you the modern take on your favorite outerwear. No longer long and boring, turn to these jackets for a fresh take.

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