There’s something to be said about a summer dress – one piece and your done! But Spring has its (sorta) equivalent: the dress coat! It’s that piece which can totally transform an otherwise simple or even boring outfit.
This one-of-a-kind example, designed by EMILY PAYNE, has been a godsend this season. (You may have seen it in THIS POST.) Here I’m wearing it with my favorite dressy pants by Eileen Fisher, a simple white tee, and a pair of Jimmy Choo peep-toe pumps.
It makes so many spring outfits fabulous. When I’m in Santa Cruz, California it might be warm during the day but then cools off considerably by evening. When I want to look extra elegant, chic, and/or dressy, it’s the perfect outer layer!
How I like to style this velvet dress coat
Hopefully, you got a glimpse of the beautiful red spring coat that Liliya beautifully styled with a play of patterns in THIS POST, In contrast, the velvet coat I’m wearing here features so much detail – of design, texture, and print – that I like to keep the rest simple. That means sticking with black and white or going monotone. I also wear it with jeans and a tee.
You probably aren’t accustomed to seeing me in pastel colors. Fortunately, the coat offers a buffer – with the black collar and sleeves – between the Easter hues and my face, which would otherwise look more pallid. I’m thinking that on very bright days, a lightweight dark-colored scarf might also be a nice addition.
I hope that you like this look with my outfit with a spring dress coat by Emily Payne. I must confess that I am planning on making it into my fall dress coat later on by bringing out the darker tones as I did HERE.
XO, Janea
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I love the look! I think it all works great together, and I just love the trousers!
Thanks, Nancy! The jacket and trousers are definitely favorite pieces of mine! xo
Janea, you totally look gorgeous in that dress coat. I have yet to try a dress coat but I have this feeling that it would make me look shorter? I don’t know. Any tips? 🙂
xoxo,
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I love a killer statement piece like this coat! Too fun!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Thanks, Ashley! xo
Hi, Gellie! I’m so glad you asked. Petite women can certainly rock a statement or dress coat. Check out this post by Liliya, for example: A Kate Spade dress coat (She is very Carrie Bradshaw in shape.) Bright colors look awesome, as well as a coat that hits the thigh. Another fabulous option is a fit and flare (preferable not below the knee) with a low V neck. If you want a dress coat, I would definitely suggest giving these tips a try! 🙂 xoxo
You look stunning in this outfit Janea! The dress coat is very beautiful and I can imagine many ways of styling it! What a beautiful location and lovely photos!
xo Yvonne
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Love the length of this coat, its perfect. Not to mention the beautiful print.
Meg | The Blog
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You are super stylish and I love your coat!
Kisses, Paola.
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You look amazing! The coat is fab, but I absolutely love those trousers!
Kate xx
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Such a wonderful dress coat my dear Janea! Perfect for spring and even for winter if you layer it under a winter coat! Such an amazing find! Love the way you wore it here, so cool and elegant at the same time! You always impress me with your styling!
Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
xo
Stella
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Thank you, Stella! I love your layering idea for winter! xo
Thanks, Kate! xx
Thank you, Paola! Kisses to you too! xx
Thanks, Meghan! xo
Thanks, Yvonne! It has been so rainy lately. I love the feeling of this arid-looking spot! xo
Beautiful!
Thanks, David!