Alex, 2nd year, history student

Alex's fashion statement:"The coat was a Christmas present from my parents. It was a bit of an investment but it's going to be one of those things that you'll wear the rest of your life. I'm certainly appreciating it's warmth at the moment."

The cold weather has brought out coats in all shapes and forms, colours and prints and particularly materials. Primark's full emergence into High Street fashion just under 5 years ago meant that we could even follow fashions with our coats; from the pussy-cat bow to the trapeze fit, cheaper coats meant stylish outerwear. However the recent cold snap means quality over quantity, and coats from hard-wearing countrywear brands such as Barbour and Chrysalis England (see above), has seen a rise in popularity amongst the fashion conscious and weather-bracing. Whilst fashion always encourages you to embrace your own style and often colour, browns, greens, navy and black are key to getting the right countryside feel. Whilst it might be a bit of a chunk from the student loan, in the coming months (and years!), it'll certainly be worth it: just keep it classic.

Comments

Oliver Tomlins

14th January at 3.44am

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This coat is definitely an excellent coat but the price brings some guilt. My personal favourites of the spring collections are the classic burberry trench but to convey my real feelings I'd like to quote from a little known show called The Office. "You've seen how I react to people, make them feel good, make them think that anything's possible. If I make them laugh along the way, sue me."