While we’re on the topic of amazing furs and faux furs, here’s a gem of a photo that inexplicably never made it onto the blog. See how a fantastic coat instantly lends a sense of style to any look? I always joke that dresses are the easiest thing to wear because that’s all there is to getting dressed. The dress is the outfit. During the winter, a coat is the same way. The coat is the outfit. That’s why you should think twice about reaching for the puffy coat unless arctic winds are fiercely blowing off of Lake Michigan. Fun coats, like Gabrielle’s here and Siera’s below, are easily thrifted and soon become your go-to outerwear. I bought one similar to Gabrielle’s from Dethrose Vintage last winter and I love it. I wish it had been colder this winter so I could wear it more!