8 ways to pep-up your coat and make it look different daily

We know how you feel. Winter is drawing on and, quite frankly, we’re sick of the sight of our winter coats. Those masses of navy, black and grey are doing nothing to boost our mood.

Good news, then, for this pool of nifty tricks to add colour, texture and a different silhouette to old cover-ups. We challenge you to try a new one for every day for a week...

Employ a mini bag

A miniature handbag is never going to be a practical accessory, but it does make for a chic ornament when worn high up on the torso. Choose a bright or patterned mini that will pop out against your coat, and pack a sensible shopper for your essentials.

Add a contrasting belt

Cinching your waist not only creates a feminine silhouette but draws attention to the slimmest part of your torso. Add a contrasting shade to plain coats to instantly liven up your outer layer, then experiment with SS16’s popular embellished and rope options. A bum bag is also a popular and functional choice.

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Wear a contrasting polo-neck underneath

Instead of shrouding your neck in a scarf, why not let a cheery polo neck jumper peep through. Experiment with bright and innovative colour combinations, like this show-goer’s red, pink and white pairing.

Add a detachable collar

Collars can be all-singing-and-all-dancing additions to round-neck coats, like Leaf Greener’s (below), or simple, starched white ones for a timeless aesthetic. The purse-friendly accessories also double up as a preppy addition to crew-neck jumpers.

Roll up your sleeves

Simple, but so effective. As Natasha Goldenberg shows, many coats have a contrasting lining that makes sleeves really sing when showed off. If your jacket does not boast a peppy inner, why not let bright jumper sleeves show instead?

Try a furry flourish

A recent influx of faux fur brands has meant that a furry stole is no longer just a classic addition to outfits. Make like Alexa Chung and employ loud faux fur accents to mark yourself out as a playful dresser.

Brooch the subject

Give plain lapels some character with a cluster of lapel pins or brooches. Gucci’s bouquets will make jackets blossom, while flecks of metallic add a subtle point of interest.

Learn to wrap

When it comes to woollen scarves, bigger is better. Let ribbed styles fold neatly around the neck area, or try draping blanket scarves around the shoulders. This styling trick can be used to beat the office air con when worn artfully over jumpers.

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