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Coat Check
October 2008
By Melissa Colgan
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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
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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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
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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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
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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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
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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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
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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