
Drastic temperatures call for drastic measures, especially when it comes to bundling up in the dead of winter. With cozy teddy coats and wow-worthy puffer jackets leading the pack, you’ve got plenty of options. Keep scrolling for 17 crazy AF winter coats we wish we had the guts to wear. Beyond providing the utmost warmth on the first mulled cider days of the season, they’re sure to command attention from afar.
1. Mira Mikati Nowhere Rainbow Puffer Jacket ($650): Walking on sunshine, TYVM.
2. Kurt Lyle Veronique Double Breasted Coat in Winning Roses ($396): Rock this eclectic rose-embroidered coat with striped trousers, socks, and mermaid hair en route to your 8am. Be forewarned: A DGAF ‘tude will follow.
Glamorous Mustard Teddy Fur Coat
4. Missguided Animal Print Padded Jacket ($111): Do RiRi proud with this animal-printed jacket that would look pretty dope with a Supreme logo sweatshirt and Moon Boots.
Jakke Tammy Banana Floral ’70s Style Faux Fur Coat
6. Topshop Checked Colour Block Coat ($210): Your run-of-the-mill glen plaid overcoat gets a contemporary update thanks to chartreuse color-blocked sleeves and a super mod silo. Werk it with a pair of Chanel lookalike glitter boots (you know the ones) for around-the-clock domination.
7. Mother Intarsia Long Boxy Jacket ($375): Rah-rah-rah, we’ve got team spirit! Score big with this fuzzy wuzzy varsity-inspired jacket that’s guaranteed to look something fierce with a slinky slip dress.
8. Civil Clothing Division Bomber ($130): It’s your civic duty to bring your A+ game on the streets, starting with a patch-covered camouflage bomber and heavy-duty stompers.
9. Mango Faux Fur Coat ($130): File this textured violet coat under what to wear when meeting your S.O’s parents for the first time. JK.
10. Zara Sequinned Coat ($119): With this shimmery sequined coat in your arsenal, you’re just one sparkly headband away from being ready for a Gatsby-themed fête or masquerade ball.
Urban Renewal Recycled Faux Fur Trimmed Denim Jacket
12. Opening Ceremony Re-Editions OC x Pendleton Flare Coat ($695): Come the first polar vortex, this Pendleton flared coat with Native American influence will be in heavy rotation alongside a toboggan hat and shearling mittens.
13. ASOS Statement Metallic Sleeveless Puffer Jacket ($79): You toasty marshmallow, you. This metallic pink puffer vest will have you channeling Zenon upon first wear.
14. Unreal Fur Reflections Jacket in Vintage Jacquard ($359): Old Man Winter, look what you made us do! Couple this fab vintage topper with a star-printed wrap dress and a gingerbread martini in hand for a hint of glam.
15. STAUD Corrine Coat ($525): STAUD’s got you covered with a majestic blue velvet robe-style coat that will accompany you from the bedroom to the boardroom (just add backless mules and a pajama-esque blouse for the latter).
Manish Arora Space Sequined Bomber Jacket
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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