In VOGUE: the {SHOULDER SHRUG}

Forget what your mother told you about putting your coat on one arm at a time - the new trend tries her motherly advice with a rebellious change up of how to don your favourite outer layer.

Slung, draped, cocooned - no longer are the days of classic coat wearing - think Hollywood starlet who has flung on her coat as she makes a quick exit; The girl that can't be bothered but understands how chic her carelessness is and of course, it's absolutely relevant to think "girl on a date outdoors who has suddenly struck a chill with no coat". Borrowing from the boys has just taken a new turn.... 

{Keeping Composure}// 

Avoiding the fatal fall...

::Arms down or gripping the lapels at almost all times

::No waving or quick movements {a smile or head nod is action enough}

::Don't even think of touching your hair with both hands - imperfection is perfection anyway, right?

::Sudden movements are out of the question, you're a lady not a bull in a china shop.

::Skip the hugs {be chic, kiss on the cheek}

Where to? // 

So you're not the girl on the street at Fashion Week - #NBD 

{no big deal} there are times you too can pull off the cape-like slung overcoat... 

::Brunching

::In transit - Hollywood starlet, remember?

::Club {coat check, COVERED}

::Date night {no need to borrow from him, you can handle your own}

::Seasonal transitioning {Dubai is currently cold in the shade, hot in the sun, an opportune time}

#OhEmGee What to wear? //

First the DON'Ts and then th DO's

::DON'T wear an oversized or cross-body bag

::DON'T try using an old jacket/blazer that doesn't fit anymore, the look won't work.

::DON'T forget to layer underneath if it's chilly outside - {cold is not cute}

::DO wear a clutch or small top handle bag

::DO 'borrow from the boys' #mannish

::DO plan your inner layers

::DO colourblock {Miroslava Duma has mastered this}

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Don't be shy... try something new, indulge
and translate the style that inspires you to work for your daily routine.
No need to be a fashion show attendee to look amazing daily.

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