Latest fashion news & ideasYour Coats This Winter

It might be a bit early to feel cold, but it's never too early to speak of wintery trends. We are always eager to find out all about the cold season's popular items, and now we choose to shed the light on coats. The latest jacket trends for women are awesome, with updates on classic styles, and some newer looks as well.

What makes this season's coats really special is the fact that they are voluminous and bright, so you can just wear them over any regular outfit, and you'll be good to go, looking really cozy and chic. Here are seven designs for this winter's coats for women… just choose one of them and slip it on.

Velvet Coats: Velvet coats are distinguished by their luxurious fabrics that are soft enough to sleep in. You can choose a chunky topper that will last you through winter, especially when layered. You can also wear blazer styles that provide a flashy finish for evening wear.

Shaggy Coats: Shaggy coats are big and voluminous. They can be really fuzzy, and with that they add a whole lot of texture to any regular outfit, such as a t-shirt and jeans.

Trench Coats with Updates: Trench coats for women are always in style. They stay in your closet from winter to winter, and they can never go out of style. This season, choose a trench coat that is a bit different than the usual. The updated trench has super stylish details. It either comes in the classic camel shade with fancy buttons and an oversize silhouette, or it's in a flashy material like leather or PVC.

Mixed Material: What we mean with mixed material is a jackets with more than one fabric, one color and lots of designs in them. It can be a varsity jacket or a mid-length peacoat, experimenting with embellishments, graphics, and jewel finishes.

Patchwork: A patchwork coat is amazing! It is full of colors and prints, and adds more than enough vibrancy to any outfit. It's all about striking a color block effect with just one piece.

Puffer: Puffer coats are also jackets that are always in style. They are flexible and extremely comfortable. This season's puffer coats are not long and really big. They are worn off the shoulder in a cropped silhouette.

Military: Military coats have been in style for a couple of cold seasons now, yet they come with few updates this winter. They come with slick lining or smooth plated buttons and fine tailoring too.

Which of these winter jackets for women do you prefer?

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Boiled Wool Fashion Apparel – Tips for Cleaning Your Designer Coats and Jackets

Boiled wool fabric is becoming increasingly popular in designer coats, jackets, sweaters and vests. But what is the best way to clean and maintain this fine quality fabric?

First rule of thumb: It is always best to refer to the care instructions on the label of your specific garment.

If youre missing the specific care instructions for your particular garment or just looking for additional information, here are some helpful tips to keep this unique apparel in tip-top shape:

1. DON'T use extensive dry cleaning on your garment.

The wool contains natural oils that protect the fiber. The harsh dry cleaning chemicals can break down these oils and over time can diminish the elegant luster of this unique fabric.

2. Boiled wool fabric worn on the skin can be hand-washed, as needed, in lukewarm water.

A special wool detergent is highly recommended. Turn the garment inside out and Move the item gently through the water. Avoid any stretching, rubbing or wringing of the fabric. Gently press or squeeze the water out; then roll the garment up in a bath towel to remove excess water. Lay flat to dry.

If you wish, when almost dry, you may gently steam your boiled wool garment from the wrong side. Recommended iron temperature setting # 2. Place a damp dish towel between the fabric and iron to avoid scorching. Use a tapping motion, not an ironing motion.

3. Don't launder your apparel in a top-loading washing machine with an agitator.

This can cause excessive felting of the wool. However, a modern front loading washing machine that offers a special "wool cycle" will gently rock the garment back and forth. To dry after machine washing, follow the same instructions listed for hand washing. Take care not to over-launder your boiled wool clothing.

4. Drying your coat or jacket in a dryer is not recommended.

Exposure to motion and heat could cause excess felting of the fabric.

5. Hanging your garment in a steam-filled bathroom can eliminate musty odors and wrinkles.

Within only a few hours the garment will smell naturally fresh; and the exposure to humidity will greatly reduce the effect of wrinkles, thanks to the resilience and form recovery characteristics of the natural wool fabric.

With the right care, your fine boiled wool garments will stay fresh, bright and like new for years to come!