Happy Thursday, everyone–we’re one day closer to the weekend! When we came to Milan in September for fashion week, I stopped by the Max Mara store on a whim and ended up trying on my dream camel coat, the ‘Manuela.’ I’ve always admired this coat for its timeless elegance–the design was born in the early 80’s and remains a classic today–and as soon as I wrapped it around me, I knew this investment piece would eventually end up in my closet, which happened within a few weeks after returning to Rome. I can’t praise this coat enough: the quality is unmistakable, the fit impeccable, and it is wonderfully warm thanks to the camelhair.
While Max Mara can be pricey, it’s worth considering the purchase if you happen to travel to Italy since they are made there, automatically making the prices much lower (and in the case of this coat, significantly so). During Saldi season, the twice-yearly sales events in January and July, you can also find incredible prices on luxury items (read more on this post). Also, please note that if you visit Italy as a tourist, you can receive a tax exemption of 14% on high-end purchases, which can be recouped at the airport when you depart–even more reason to shop here for lifetime pieces!
For this look, I chose to play with proportions by pairing my coat with a mini skirt and thigh high boots.
When I want to show a little more of what I’m wearing underneath, I’ll leave my coat open and loosely tie the belt behind me (or rather, my hubby does!); doing this also keeps the ends from getting caught in anything. Additionally, unlike most long coats, this one has a long back vent, making it easy to move in and sit down while wearing.
Many of the items I am wearing are on sale today, so don’t forget to check the offers below! Also, Ann Taylor is currently holding their biggest sale of the fall season, with 50% off the entire store (excluding cashmere) and below you can see what I bought, as well as my other top picks. Thank you so much for reading!
Outfit Details
- Coat (Max Mara; very similar budget-friendly option)
- Sweater (Ann Taylor–old; similar for 50% off using code FALL50)
- Beret (Bloomingdale’s)
- Skirt (H&M)
- Boots (Stuart Weitzman)
- Bag (Brahmin–receive 20% off through 10/26 with online code 84213947)
- Fur Keychain (Michael Kors)
- Lip (Estée Lauder ‘Irrepressible’)
Ann Taylor Sale: Receive 50% off entire purchase with code FALL50 through 10/25
What I purchased from the sale:
Plaid Blanket Scarf (another scarf I just couldn’t resist for the neutral black/gray pattern)
Faux Fur Vest (a lovely gray that will complement just about everything)
Suede Midi Skirt (I’ve had this one in ‘praline brown’ on my wish list for months–real suede in a classic silhouette makes it totally investment-worthy)
Classic Pieces for Fall/Winter:
Luxe Poncho (you may have seen this here on the blog yesterday; the perfect lightweight layer for indoor wear and travel)
Long-Sleeve Turtleneck (a basic layer that you’ll wear with everything–I own it in two colors)
Flare Dress (so many styling possibilities, such as topping with a fur vest)
Sleeveless Cardigan (LOVE this–my size sold out before I could grab it!)
Linking with Living in Color Style, Stylin’ in St. Louis, Happiness at Mid-Life & Rachel the Hat
