October 17, 2009

Style Flavors' Picks For Fall Outerwear

Shopping for the best deals and picking out worthy products (both clothing and grooming) is what I do for Style Flavors and today I'll be doing that for you guys at Ebates.

Fall is one of my favorite seasons and with good sartorial reason: colder weather brings about a myriad of clothing option and creating a layered look with jackets and outwear is something I enjoy doing.

The important thing to note when buying outerwear is fit. A good coat should fit snug, not tight. It should look fitted with enough room for movement. A good rule of thumb to follow when buying outerwear is to keep going a size down until you can't no longer fit into it and then buy the next size up.

For top and trench coats, bring along and wear a blazer or jacket when you are trying the coats on so you can have an accurate feel of how it would move and look with layers underneath it.

Banana Republic Tri-Blend Military Full Button Jacket
This Banana Republic Tri-Blend Military Full Button Jacket ($198) has clean lines and an updated modern military-inspired look. The elastic loop at the neck and the button hole allows you to slip your music player into the interior pocket and loop your earphones for easy, organized use - making this perfect for running errands or for the commute to work. An 8% Cash Back makes this even more enticing.


Shades of Greige Trench Coat

Shades Of Greige is an up-and-coming label that makes stylish, quality clothing at affordable prices. This trench coat is a fine example. In a classic khaki shade, this will get you through wet days and then some. The attention to detail is commendable: from the buttoned cuffs to the buttoned back pleat to the partial plaid lining. Keep warm and dry while looking good. Best thing is, it's on sale ($249.99. Was $348)! Plus you get a 2.5% cash-back from Urban Outfitters.



Armani Collezioni Knit Jacket
If you are looking to splurge, this Armani Collezioni Knit Jacket ($575) has my vote. Its asymmetrical zip closure gives this a current, fresh feel that won't go unnoticed. The dark grey shade is classic and will serve you well for years to come. The velvet fabric on the collar, seam and elbow patch is luxurious and timeless. You can wear this in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s. That to me is the make of a coat worth every cent. And you get more than a few cents back with 2.5% Cash Back from Saks Fifth Avenue.


Richard Chai Wool Motorcycle Jacket
Another piece worth splurging on is this Richard Chai Wool Motorcycle Jacket ($695). The fusion of a classic double-breasted style with a modern motorcycle look gives this an instant kick-ass effect. The side zipper detail adds a hit of cool to this piece while the zippers on the cuffs give this a stylized rebel feel that only increases its desirability. Get 2.5% Cash Back from Saks Fifth Avenue.

As you can see you don't need many pieces to update your wardrobe or jazz up an outfit. Buying one key favorite piece and building your everyday outfits around that is a simple, easy way to get as much mileage out of your purchase as possible; giving you bang for your buck.

And getting a cash rebate for something you would already buy is just fantastic icing. So I do believe you can have your cake and eat it too. In this case, you can have your coat and cash back too.


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