Coat Check

October 2008

By Melissa Colgan

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Mediterranean blue day coat from J. Crew

Bold v. Cold

Classic style needn’t be black, gray, or camel. Add color with this refined and tailored silhouette in bold Mediterranean blue. Double-cloth lady day coat ($330), from J. Crew, five metro locations, including Southdale, 952-926-2739

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In the Trenches

We generally think of the trench as a spring essential, but in a heavier wool gabardine with a sheared beaver collar, the look is right for autumn. Trench coat ($1,595), by Bill Blass New York, available locally through Bella Sofie, 651-216-6798

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Gray and taupe down jacket from Nordstrom

Snow Bunny

Stylish down-filled jackets are hard to come by. We looked at many and this was spades above the rest. The slim tailoring keeps you from looking like an overstuffed sofa; the faux-fur trim and pompons add a playful effect. Gray and taupe down jacket ($650), by McGinn, from Nordstrom, Mall of America, 952-883-2121

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Short Story

Tread lightly into fall with a shorter jacket. Falling just to the hips, this black-and-white graphic selection is perfect over weekend jeans. Laniard short jacket ($498), by Tibi, from Stephanie’s, 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802; 5005 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-929-2087

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Pretty in Pale

Icy pastels are a big trend for fall and a great way to add modest color to a closet full of neutrals. Plus, three-quarter-length sleeves, oversized tortoise shell buttons, and a quirky bow give it a ‘60s pop feel. Diamondplate coat ($398), by Leifsdottir, from Anthropologie, 4999 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-285-9164; The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 763-416-1447

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